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Mom is pretty much blind and fading fast. Need advise. (self.Blind)
submitted by endlessbull
So I just returned from a trip to the states for my fathers funeral. Well my mom is mostly blind. Its shocking how poorly she sees, macular degeneration. So now she lives alone, but has a good group of friends.
I am trying to get some type of elder transportation figured out for her. She's in an unincorporated area on the north side of St. Louis.
The problem is she will need to place calls to get rides. I tried Google assistant, but it doesn't have the ability to place calls on the phone app (maybe because I'm currently in turkey). She doesn't have a data plan on her phone, but I figure I'll buy her a plan and arrange payments for transportation.
So what do blind people do to place calls when they can't see their contacts?
What are some important apps for someone going blind?
Truth is I'm just beginning to investigate, whatelse should I worry about.
I am trying to get some type of elder transportation figured out for her. She's in an unincorporated area on the north side of St. Louis.
The problem is she will need to place calls to get rides. I tried Google assistant, but it doesn't have the ability to place calls on the phone app (maybe because I'm currently in turkey). She doesn't have a data plan on her phone, but I figure I'll buy her a plan and arrange payments for transportation.
So what do blind people do to place calls when they can't see their contacts?
What are some important apps for someone going blind?
Truth is I'm just beginning to investigate, whatelse should I worry about.
SpikeTheCookie 12 points 3y ago
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom, /u/endlessbull
St. Louis has a fabulous organization called Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Not only does it personally help people, they'll be able to help her connect with local and state resources, which she'll need as she ages and loses more vision. Also, state resources are usually how you get all the transportation options, mobility training, funding to alter anything in her house that would improve mobility, etc.
Here is all the Society's contact information:
$1
**314-968-9000**
And $1 to them, but I'd definitely talk to them by phone and not just this form.
St. Louis has a fabulous organization called Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Not only does it personally help people, they'll be able to help her connect with local and state resources, which she'll need as she ages and loses more vision. Also, state resources are usually how you get all the transportation options, mobility training, funding to alter anything in her house that would improve mobility, etc.
Here is all the Society's contact information:
$1
**314-968-9000**
And $1 to them, but I'd definitely talk to them by phone and not just this form.
endlessbull [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Wow. Thanks a bunch. This is definitely the type help of help needed.
JMinNC 3 points 3y ago
Check out the service gogograndparent for an option to access rideshare apps without a smartphone.
lhamil64 3 points 3y ago
Does she have a smartphone? Both Android and iOS have built in screen readers.
MyNutsSmellAmazing 2 points 3y ago
Buy her an iPhone with a data plan. Androids have become easier to use of late, but they’re still not on par with Apple in terms of accessibility. Working with iOS has a much less radical learning curve, then working with android, plus The jesture set used to control the phone is easier for an old person to master. With an iPhone that has Siri enabled, she can just say Siri call 416-555-5555, and Siri call the phone number. Alternatively, she could say Siri call my son, with the same result.
BlueRock956 2 points 3y ago
Hi, Aira is an app in which a live agent describes what they see on the camera’s view. The agents can read text, identify objects, locate stuff, and even more; this service is now offering free 5 minute calls at any time to users. (There are payed plans)
Want visual information anytime, anywhere? Get your first month free when you sign up for Aira with the link below, or use my code CD99A at checkout.
https://aira.io/plans?referral=CD99A
Want visual information anytime, anywhere? Get your first month free when you sign up for Aira with the link below, or use my code CD99A at checkout.
https://aira.io/plans?referral=CD99A
theetaxmancometh 2 points 3y ago
My father uses voice over on his iPhone. He loves it.
Fatlazyceliac 1 points 3y ago
Lighthouse for the Blind also has resources in STL. She can use call-a-ride but it is very unpredictable if you’re on a schedule.
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