I think you are on the right track. Meeting a public place is definitely the best choice for both of your safety and comfort when meeting someone from the Internet. This applies for dating both sighted and visually impaired.

Whatever you do, don't walk her in to a sandwich board street sign. I did that on my first date with my wife and she still hasn't forgiven me after 30 years. 😜

Really depends on the gal, I am extreme low vision (guide dog user) my fiancee actually was so curios on how I got around and asked if I was willing to give her a mobility/cane lesson. Then we went for a bite. A good place to start is asking, try to keep the lack of vision as a non issue until she brings it up. a nice pub with music or a comedy show would be a great time for all!

Skip the movie and jump straight to a walk at the park and a bite to eat. There you can have a date like any other as you walk around and smell the flowering plants. In conversation you'll be able to find out the limits of her sight so you can plan the next date accordingly.

If you have anxiety about bringing up the topic of what the limits of her sight are, start with "So, elephant in the room, what are the limits of your sight?" A candid, blunt but nonjudgmental approach is best. As soon as you learn what's pertinent to you just move right past the topic and back to normal conversation. Hesitancy and kid gloves about the subject of her sight will not be appreciated. Answer her honestly if she asks why you want to know, "Multiple reasons: Knowing will help me determine when to describe what I see. Knowing will help me look out for you like I would for anyone I'm with. And I'll know better how to plan more interesting dates."

You could ask her where she would like to eat, or find a restaurant that has their menu online. That way she can see it before hand and not have to ask you or the server to read it.

Hi.

I'd recommend asking her where she'd like to go.

Isn't that what people do when dating?

As for going to the movies with her, why not? She might not be able to see the movie, but as far as I know, she can hear it can't she? Perhaps you could try describing what's going on in the movie to her and both of you could have a good time that way.

Or you could see if the movie theatre has headphones with audio description.

Audio description or AD is a track that plays along side the movie and describes what's going on.


As for feeding the ducks, you can do that too. If she cannot see, i'd recommend asking her if she wants to throw the bred in the water with you or if she wants you to do it, then just start throwing the bred. If she doesn't know where the water is, you could try directing her by guiding her near the edge of the water and telling her to throw.


Personally I'd not really enjoy doing that as I have bad circulation and can't throw straight to save my life.

I'd recommend treeting her like anyone else you'd go on a date with, if you feel like you want to go to the movies that day, ask her and go for it. If not, go to a restaurant or where ever it is you both would like to go.