How long do you have and how old are you? If you're still relatively young you might consider attending a program like the one at the Louisiana or Colorado Centers for the Blind. The programs are typically a year long and will , in most cases, fully prepare you for what lies ahead. I know a year sounds like a big part of your life to commit to learning non visual skills... but it will save you time in the long run by getting it out of the way early on in your disability. The reality is that you'll be taught what typically takes blind children, who are receiving appropriate services, 15 years to master in one year. I'd compare it to a language immersion program. You'll be immersed in the world of the blind and come out the other side "fluent" in the skills you'll need to be independent and successful as a blind adult. In most cases your state's Vocational Rehabilitation services department will fully cover the cost of these programs.

Get in touch with blind people in your area, notice the difference between those who've embraced non visual skills and those that don't. Start practicing cane traveling, start using the accessibility features built into your iPhone or iPad, sign up with your state services for the blind. Don't listen if they tell you you don't qualify now, future need is a qualifier. Local advocacy groups like the NFB are a great resource.

Don't be afraid, blindness can not in and of it's self limit your potential. Your perception of it can. Don't let your fear cripple you. There are 1000's of functional blind people all over the world and there are millions of non functional blind people. I can honestly state that the thing that sepperates those two groups is ressistance to training and fear of blindness.

I am in Scotland and the braille is definitely different here from America. If you are in Europe we have a different set up but a lot of the non English agencies have English speaking staff.