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Activities for Volunteering with Visually Impaired Woman (self.Blind)
submitted by Sullivanthehedgehog
Hi all, first time here, I currently volunteer with a woman in her 30's and she and I have been struggling to find things to do. We go grocery shopping, or clothes shopping for her kids, go for dinner, or to the library. Through our insitute we are somewhat restricted on how far we can go from her home, no further than 20-30 minutes driving is kind of the guideline. So just curious if anyone has any suggestions for some activities we could do as we have been trying to create a list. She loves horses and animals, and have a plan set to go see my moms horses, but as for physical limitations she can't walk for very long distances do to her health. Any recommendations would be great!!
awesomesaucesaywhat 3 points 5y ago
Maybe art? Clay is a good medium for beginners. If she knows how then crocheting or knitting .
Is there a local dog park where she can meet some dogs? Maybe an animal shelter?
Is there a local dog park where she can meet some dogs? Maybe an animal shelter?
estj136 2 points 5y ago
Very independent and somewhat adventurous blind person here. Blind people can do anything they put their mind to, if they want.
Ready articles and debate politics?
Go out to eat many cultural foods and explore cultures that way, have conversations with restaurant staff and do your own research on cultural items?
Investigate personality theory? Self-development type of stuff. MBTI Enneagram type of stuff, and do self-development readings?
Read the news debate about it? Same the first one, or similar.
Go to a discovery museum something hands on.
Maybe go on reddit together? Hahahaha!
Sit around in nature and soundscape or listen to noises. Describe surroundings, Is there a nature preserve?
Do a city clean up or an area clean up. There are always beach clean ups around here.
Ready articles and debate politics?
Go out to eat many cultural foods and explore cultures that way, have conversations with restaurant staff and do your own research on cultural items?
Investigate personality theory? Self-development type of stuff. MBTI Enneagram type of stuff, and do self-development readings?
Read the news debate about it? Same the first one, or similar.
Go to a discovery museum something hands on.
Maybe go on reddit together? Hahahaha!
Sit around in nature and soundscape or listen to noises. Describe surroundings, Is there a nature preserve?
Do a city clean up or an area clean up. There are always beach clean ups around here.
Sullivanthehedgehog [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Due to the organization we are part of we aren't really supposed to debate/ talk contraversial topics. But new cultural things could be fun! And definitely going to look into a discovery museum, I know that her and her kids go to the zoo quite regularly. And as for reddit I know that she won a pretty fancy computer so going online isn't super exciting.
estj136 1 points 5y ago
Aah that sounds fun for her. And I see. Yeah those things does good for you all to do.
Maybe attend different learning speeches and learning workshops? Self-improvement type of things? Maybe? Or learning skills?
Maybe attend different learning speeches and learning workshops? Self-improvement type of things? Maybe? Or learning skills?
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TheBlindBookLover 1 points 5y ago
Hi. I have some ideas.
•Volunteering at animal shelters and hospitals
•Learning to cook different foods using online recipes or by taking actual classes
•doing low intensity exercises like walking, pilates, and etc
•learning to play an instrument together like the ukulele by using online tutorials or attending a class
•Attending local low cost events such as school or community theatre productions
I hope that this helps.
•Volunteering at animal shelters and hospitals
•Learning to cook different foods using online recipes or by taking actual classes
•doing low intensity exercises like walking, pilates, and etc
•learning to play an instrument together like the ukulele by using online tutorials or attending a class
•Attending local low cost events such as school or community theatre productions
I hope that this helps.
KillerLag 1 points 5y ago
Knitting is a good one... depending on where you are, there may be a variety of sports she can participate in. In Toronto, we have blind sailing and blind curling, among other things.
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