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Recently blind (self.Blind)
submitted 5.2942817644032925y ago by HRBP
I have a friend who was recently blinded/recovering from surgery and he may or may not recover. What are some good or essential things to get to make his life easier?
jogajaja 5 points 5y ago
An iphone and an understanding of its accessibility features would be a great start. If you’re thinking something in terms of a gift, I don’t know that there’s really anything to recommend; just be there for him and comtinue to be his friend.
KillerLag 3 points 5y ago
Additionally to this, learning how to turn on DVS for Netfilx and TV. While recovering, things may get really boring. Audio books are also good if they like that.
HRBP [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Thanks! I'm at a loss and always like to solve problems
KillerLag 3 points 5y ago
A liquid level indicator.
http://www.braillebookstore.com/Liquid-Level-Indicator.1
Really useful for pouring liquids, especially hot ones.
A talking watch
http://www.braillebookstore.com/Talking-Watches
When someone loses their vision, their sense of time is often thrown off, and having a watch helps to keep them on track.
Both aren't too expensive and should be easy to get.
If they can learn to use VoiceOver on a phone, then this wouldn't be as useful. But a voice recorder. Useful for recording notes, appointments and phone numbers.
http://www.braillebookstore.com/Liquid-Level-Indicator.1
Really useful for pouring liquids, especially hot ones.
A talking watch
http://www.braillebookstore.com/Talking-Watches
When someone loses their vision, their sense of time is often thrown off, and having a watch helps to keep them on track.
Both aren't too expensive and should be easy to get.
If they can learn to use VoiceOver on a phone, then this wouldn't be as useful. But a voice recorder. Useful for recording notes, appointments and phone numbers.
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EMLuz 2 points 5y ago
An iPhone or iPad for sure. Beyond that? Having a really good support system and friends who accept the changes no matter what happens.
Knomeski 1 points 5y ago
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