The Holiday Gift Guide for 2025: Blind and Low Vision Products from My Tools for Living℠

This holiday season, join us at the My Tools for Living℠ Retail Store by wrapping up and gifting something different this year that doesn’t just sparkle, but empowers, illuminates, and restores confidence. Whether you’re shopping for a loved one, a caregiver, or yourself (because yes, you deserve to treat yourself, too), this guide is your storybook of independence. Each product is more than an item; it’s a small miracle that helps someone live life on their own terms.

 

Important Sales and Delivery Dates

  • Free shipping on technology items over $700 until December 12th.
  • Final Order Date for Guaranteed Holiday Delivery is December 12th
  • Any purchase over $50 will receive a FREE Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Edition) with their order until December 1st.

 

Stuffed Stocking Surprises

2 Stage Liquid Level Indicator - $14.00

★★★★★

This item has been rated with 5 stars!

This little device hangs on your cup and emits a tone when liquid reaches the lip, so no more overflow surprises. Simple. Brilliant.

“I used to worry each time I poured my morning coffee. With the indicator I trust the pour and avoid spills.” - Maria, 65

Loud Boost Button Talking Clock - $20.95

A clear voice announces the time and date at the press of a large, easy button that is perfect bedside or on a desk.

The Loud Boost Extra Large Talking Clock is shown with a hand pressing it's large blue button with an index finger.

High‑Contrast Pens and Markers

Dark, thick, and they don’t bleed! These various pens provide greater contrast than most, giving you less trouble when you revisit your notes and writing.

Pilot G2 Gel Pen - $1.85

Pilot Bravo Bold Line Felt Tip Marker Pen - $2.25

Bravo Bold Line Pen uncapped

The Chicago Lighthouse 20/20 Marker Pen - $1.85

Chicago Lighthouse logo 2020 pen for people who are low vision

Bump Dots (Varieties)

Peel and stick any one of the varieties of bump dots to easily mark knobs and controls on flat surfaces, giving greater accessibility and confidence in action. These “bumps” come in varieties such as small, medium, and large, circular or square, flat or rounded, and in different colors or textures. A few options can be found below, or ordered over the phone or online!

Small Circular Flat-Top Orange Bump Dots (25/Pack) - $4.50

Orange CAN-DO Bumps 25 Small Flat Top

Small Circular Round Orange Bump Dots (25/Pack) - $4.00

Orange Bump Dots 25 Small

Medium Circular Round White Bump Dots (20/Pack) - $4.00

20 Med White Round Bump-Ons

Medium Square Black Bump Dots (20/Pack) - $4.00

Black Medium Square Bumps Ons

Large Circular Rounded Transparent Bump Dots (25/Pack) - $4.25

Large Transparent Bump Dots

Cork and Felt Circular Bump Dots

This diverse Variety Texture Stickers-Felt package includes 46 brown felt and 36 cork round flat stick-on. The considerable stick-on measure .50 inches; the small ones are .25 inches in diameter.

“Marking buttons and remotes with tactile dots gave me back control of everyday appliances.” — User “James, 43”

 

Kitchen Confidence

Spending time with your family in kitchen during the holiday season can be how meaningful moments are measured, literally! Where there may be meals and memories, we cannot forget about the independence of our loved ones and ourselves.

Talking Kitchen Scale

Weigh it. Hear it. Bake like a boss.

“When I bake now, I actually measure ingredients confidently instead of guessing. It changed how I approach cooking.” — Carly, 59

★★★★★

This item has been rated with 5 stars!

Vox-2 Talking Kitchen Scale with four buttons on front

Talking Cooking Thermometer

Get perfect temperatures without squinting at a display, and instead hear if you're meat's perfectly done loud and clear.

All Purpose Talking Thermometer features a small digital display timer and a yellow off/on button on the front of the device below the LED display.

Two Sided Black & White Low Vision High Contrast Cutting Board

Contrast where you need it — white for dark foods, black for light ones.

“The contrast means my knife shows clearly and I’m not second‑guessing where my hands are. It gives me confidence.” — Angela, 47

Both sides of a black and white low vision cutting board

Active Living & Reading with Joy

Since life doesn’t stop when vision changes, we evolve! Here's a few ways you can evolve, too.

Large Print Calendars

Giant Wall Calendar for Low Vision

Large 12 Month Calendar for the Year. Calendar has front conver in brown with words 12 month calendar. A full view of the calendar open to the month of January with Bold black writing and lines.

★★★★★

This item has been rated with 5 stars!

Notebook Calendar for Low Vision

12 Month Calendar Spiral with large numbers and wording in black bold letters with thick black lines.

Stay organized and visible, even from across the room.

Humanware Holiday Sales!

Humanware Victor Reader Stream 3 Handheld Media Player and Voice Recorder $70 SALE

Humanware Explore 5 Handheld Portable Electronic Magnifier $100 SALE 

Humanware Explore 5 electronic magnifier which features a high definition LCD screen with physical buttons that include a bright orange camera big button and big gray buttons to increase and decrease size. The device is magnifying an area of text on yellow paper to increase the size to make it easier to read. On the LCD screen is a large magnification. There is a handle coming off the device to the right.

★★★★★

This item has been rated with 5 stars!

Humanware Explore 8 Portable Electronic Magnifier $130 SALE 

Humanware Explore 8 electronic magnifier sitting securely on a newspaper on a white background. The device screen shows the weather for the next 3 days. Three easy to touch physical buttons are visible on the device, and the middle big button is orange. The device is angled so it is easier to read while looking forward.

Humanware Explore 8 Kit $200 SALE 

The explore 8 sitting in its stand, magnifying on text in yellow on black contrast.

★★★★★

This item has been rated with 5 stars!

Humanware Explore 12 Kit $200 SALE 

Humanware Explore 12 in it's stand showing a hand touching the touch screen while enlarging a newspaper underneath the device.

Games and Entertainment

Game nights are for everyone. Enjoy play without strain or guesswork.

Braille Playing Cards

Close-up of a woman's hand holding Braille playing cards with raised dots and standard print symbols against a white background

Large Print Playing Cards

Hoya Super Jumble Bicycle Playing Cards

★★★★★

This item has been rated with 5 stars!

Large Print Crosswords

Large Print Crosswords Book #1

Large Print Sudoku

The Super-sized Large Print Suduko Book equals super-sized fun! Each 8x10 page features just one puzzle, great for players who are low vision

Giant & Large Print Uno

Large Uno Playing Cards showing different cards. Get ready to super-size your UNO experience with the Mattel Games Giant UNO Card Game! It's not just a game; it's a colossal adventure for kids, adults, and the whole family, including gamers with low vision.

Brailled Uno

braille Uno cards showing a green skip card, a blue 1 card, a wildcard, and the back of a card with the Uno logo.

★★★★★

This item has been rated with 5 stars!

Giant & Large Print Monopoly

Giant Monopoly Board Game is great for people with low vision. Enlarged pieces and large cards make playing Monopoly fun for everyone.

Giant & Large Print Sorry

Giant Sorry Game in product box showing colorful game pieces.

Bop-It

Tactile Sudoku

Braille Sudoku set with colored pieces, a small pull string pouch, and a wooden board.

Tactile Chess

Tactile Chess Set with black and white chess pieces on the wooden playing bord.

Jumbo Tactile Dominoes

★★★★★

This item has been rated with 5 stars!

Tactile Dice

White tactile braille dice for board games.

Tactile Rubix Cube

The Tactile Rubix Cube is a classic puzzle with a tactile twist! This blind-accessible version of the best-selling ultimate brain-teasing puzzle has been enhanced with tactile markings on all sides. In traditional play, the Tactile Rubix Cube is scrambled and then solved by twisting and turning it to realign the six matching colors. Challenge yourself and your friends to solve the puzzle just by touch.

 

Mobility & Travel

Identification (ID) Folding Cane

The Advantage Revolution Identification Cane, a lightweight graphite 7-section folding cane, designed for individuals with low vision to signal their visual impairment. Available in lengths of 48" and 52", it offers portability and ease of use for daily activities. Users can choose their preferred length for a comfortable fit.

Ambutech Folding White Cane 

Ambutech Folding Graphite Cane - Hook on Roller Tip offer unique composite construction and Fingerguards that protect the elastic cord and ensure a snug joint fit, even after many miles of use. Strong and lightweight. Greater flexural strength than aluminum canes.

Travel Task Lamp 

Travel task lighting works great for me when I am reading, working on puzzles, or generally working with my hands all around my home. - Jenny, 37

Task lamp in all white with silver handle above. LED lights are visible on the open arm with the Ottlite logo visible. in the center

★★★★★

This item has been rated with 5 stars!

Brand New Items!

Feeldom Phone Bags

Navi Pal

Navi Badge

 NEW



Feeldom Backpacks and Variants Below!

NEW 


City Block Low Vision Backpack with 16 Pockets and Cane Pouch

Performance Block Tactile Low Vision Large Backpack and Cane Pouch

Performance Block Tactile Low Vision Medium Backpack and Cane Pouch

ViVA Ultralight Low Vision Backpack 

TREK Universal Adaptive Backpack

 

Every product in this guide represents something far more than a tool. It’s a key, unlocking choice, independence, and dignity in simple ways that mean so much. When you shop at My Tools for Living, you also support The Chicago Lighthouse, helping empower people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled, or Veterans through employment, education, and rehabilitation. If you are in need of personal guidance to find the right tools for yourself or someone you know, please do not hesitate to reach out by emailing us at store@chicagolighthouse.org or by calling our store at 1-800-919-3375.

Making Accessibility Affordable

Independence shouldn’t feel out of reach, so we offer multiple financing options to make assistive technology easier to afford:

Shop Pay Installments (Online)

Split your purchase into 4 interest-free payments — fast approval, no credit impact.

CareCredit (By Phone)

Use your Care Credit Health & Wellness Card for flexible monthly payments on larger tech. Call 1-800-919-3375 to place an order with us using CareCredit.

Layaway (By Phone)

Reserve your item now, pay over time, and ship when it’s fully yours. Call 1-800-919-3375 to set up a plan.

 

This season, don’t just buy a gift! Gift a moment. A first pour. A solo reading session. A confident walk down the block. Because independence is the most meaningful gift of all.

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