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Other than the radio, what do you have in your lives which you count as great sources of entertainment? (self.Blind)
submitted by turbotub
I have a newly blind bedbound relative, I'm trying to find ways to add variety to their life. What are some cool things in your lives, which maybe took a while to enter your life, or you took time to discover them. Thanks A Lot, it would really help improve this person's quality of life, to shortcut the learning process and just get some great hints. All best.
snow671 3 points 4y ago
A lot of Netflix series have good audio descriptions. Like Stranger Things. Podcasts, crochet or knitting, reddit.
mehgcap 2 points 4y ago
Audio books from Audible (paid membership) or NLS Bard (free for U.S. citizens who can prove they're blind). Podcasts are also a huge part of my entertainment/education. YouTube and described shows/movies round things out.
Stick81 2 points 4y ago
I enjoy television, but I've found that many shows aren't as accessible as others, but found out from another Reddit about audiovault.net, a great listing of files that provide audio descriptions of shows and movies. Big fun if you love TV shows.
turbotub [OP] 2 points 4y ago
great tip, thanks
oncenightvaler 1 points 4y ago
I like to watch describe captioned television when I can find it.
I find youtube fairly accessible usually and like watching music videos or movie discussions or book discussions.
I am subscribed to a large number of podcasts some of them audio drama.
But the largest thing for entertainment that I consume is literature reading either in Braille or through audio books or on my word processor.
I find youtube fairly accessible usually and like watching music videos or movie discussions or book discussions.
I am subscribed to a large number of podcasts some of them audio drama.
But the largest thing for entertainment that I consume is literature reading either in Braille or through audio books or on my word processor.
Superfreq2 1 points 4y ago
There is also Ray Star's movie list and the one at blindmicemart.
And a list of movies/tv shows with audio description on Netflicks, and guides on how to enable it.
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Check out graphic audio, the bbc audio dramas, big finish productions ETC for full cast audio books with sound effects and music.
Many audio drama podcasts now exist as well.
Podcasts and youtube in general though are a huge resource especially if you want to learn something while bed bound.
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the games section on $1 or $1 can hook you up with accessible games too.
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The NLS Bard service, Bookshare, and Overdrive are all good services to get audio or accessible ebooks too.
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Any tactile toys like hotwheels cars, those magnetic connector thingies, bopit/simon (though make sure it isn't one of those models that requires visual elements) molding clay or putty, action figures, legos as previously mentioned... I'm sure you can find more.
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If you can find youtube tutorials that go more by ear and describe things well rather than using visual finger placement and cord charts and such, or someone willing to come to their house and teach them, then they could pick up an instrument like the ukulele, guitar,, harmonica or accordion as well.
You could introduce them to a site like $1 where they can hear all sorts of interesting things from around the world too.
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And a list of movies/tv shows with audio description on Netflicks, and guides on how to enable it.
​
Check out graphic audio, the bbc audio dramas, big finish productions ETC for full cast audio books with sound effects and music.
Many audio drama podcasts now exist as well.
Podcasts and youtube in general though are a huge resource especially if you want to learn something while bed bound.
​
the games section on $1 or $1 can hook you up with accessible games too.
​
The NLS Bard service, Bookshare, and Overdrive are all good services to get audio or accessible ebooks too.
​
Any tactile toys like hotwheels cars, those magnetic connector thingies, bopit/simon (though make sure it isn't one of those models that requires visual elements) molding clay or putty, action figures, legos as previously mentioned... I'm sure you can find more.
​
If you can find youtube tutorials that go more by ear and describe things well rather than using visual finger placement and cord charts and such, or someone willing to come to their house and teach them, then they could pick up an instrument like the ukulele, guitar,, harmonica or accordion as well.
You could introduce them to a site like $1 where they can hear all sorts of interesting things from around the world too.
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matt_may 1 points 4y ago
Podcasts, audio books, concerts.
FantasticGlove 1 points 4y ago
There is always YouTube and if he knows about computers, he could play games and work on whatever he wants.
AllHarlowsEve 1 points 4y ago
I read reddit, play tabletop games, write, play with legos, etc. Lots of options.
tvshoes 1 points 4y ago
What tabletop games do you play?
AllHarlowsEve 1 points 4y ago
I tried Pathfinder but it was too complicated, I've played DnD fifth Edition, Monster of the Week, Masks: The Next Generation, Pokemon Tabletop United I think??,and Starfinder, as well as two one-shot type of games, Honey Heist and Crash Pandas.
I've been playing since last january/february, so I'm not super experienced but I really enjoy it.
I currently have two Monster of the Week games going that will end soon, one going into a custom system the GM is making and the other going into DnD5E, as well as two different starfinder games that I play very different characters in.
I exclusively play online, though, so finding groups hasn't been too bad.
I've been playing since last january/february, so I'm not super experienced but I really enjoy it.
I currently have two Monster of the Week games going that will end soon, one going into a custom system the GM is making and the other going into DnD5E, as well as two different starfinder games that I play very different characters in.
I exclusively play online, though, so finding groups hasn't been too bad.
devinprater 1 points 4y ago
Audio books, internet, banging my head against the wall trying to learn programming, sleeping, eating......
HDMILex 1 points 4y ago
Audio described movies, radio dramas, random stuff on YouTube etc.
Laser_Lens_4 1 points 4y ago
Audio books are a pretty good start. I get good enjoyment out of YouTube videos. depends on the quality of the narration but I can usually find a lot of good stuff, mostly from the education channels
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