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Seattle activity recommendations (self.Blind)
submitted by alaskanb3arcub
Minor edit: Just realized this is a massive run on sentence. Let's cut it up into smaller chunks, shall we?
I have a mild case of Nystagmus and amblyopia myself, but that's probably why I have become the preferred medical escort/travel companion for a local blind woman. She goes down there semi-regularly for specialists(yay living in the middle of nowhere!) and was wondering if you could recommend any activities that would be blind friendly, with Northgate as home base.
Thanks in advance!
I have a mild case of Nystagmus and amblyopia myself, but that's probably why I have become the preferred medical escort/travel companion for a local blind woman. She goes down there semi-regularly for specialists(yay living in the middle of nowhere!) and was wondering if you could recommend any activities that would be blind friendly, with Northgate as home base.
Thanks in advance!
jrs12 2 points 3y ago
What area do you live in? Certain locations have groups that do things throughout the year. Does she know braille? Can she read large print or use audio devices? There is a whole list of things people can do with just a few adaptations depending on what skills they have. For example, I teach people to use audio description so they can go to the movies, braille or large print playing cards, books on tape through library for the blind, games on cell phones, sports groups, bump dots on non tactile displays, adapting checkers and chess etc. The possibilities are endless.
alaskanb3arcub [OP] 1 points 3y ago
We live in Alaska. The next trip down will be first week of December, dunno dates yet.
I believe she can read braille, but reading anything written requires a LOT of light. We will be working on getting her setup with VoiceOver soon.
I wanted to ask the community that would have a better idea than I would, as my vision is quite functional.
I believe she can read braille, but reading anything written requires a LOT of light. We will be working on getting her setup with VoiceOver soon.
I wanted to ask the community that would have a better idea than I would, as my vision is quite functional.
jrs12 1 points 3y ago
I guess I'm a little confused. Are you looking for things to do in Seattle, things to do on the car ride down? Or things to do to keep her busy in general?
alaskanb3arcub [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Last trip, she was mostly in the hotel room if we weren't at a appointment. I thought it would be nice if I could find some things for her to do.
jrs12 1 points 3y ago
Got it. When you go some place public check with customer service to see if they have any audio described options. All major movie theaters now a days have audio description for their current movies. Museums and other public educational areas often are very good with knowing what their accommodations are as well. How good are you at sighted guide? If you are comfortable enough to travel together in crowded areas, check out Pike's market and the first Starbucks. We hiked Mount Hood while we were there, but in hindsight, we were lucky we didn't get killed because we weren't prepared.
alaskanb3arcub [OP] 1 points 3y ago
It's coming up on travel time again. This time she does want to get out, and has come up with a small shopping list. Among the list of things she wants to shop for are dishes(mugs that won't tip easy, plates and bowls with sides, etc). Any recommendations on where to shop so she can get some hands on? Any brands/lines you like? Again, North Gate is home base.
She wants to see if she can get a disabled metro pass as well, but we found contact info so she can research it. If she can get it, she will ask for any help from me if she needs it.
She wants to see if she can get a disabled metro pass as well, but we found contact info so she can research it. If she can get it, she will ask for any help from me if she needs it.
razzretina 1 points 3y ago
I quite enjoyed the Pike Street Market for what it’s worth. It’s pretty busy but fun to roam around in.
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