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I'm caring for a recently blind individual (self.Blind)
submitted by 2001_Chevy_Prizm
At my facility we aren't made to care for deaf blind people. What can she do to be entertained?
BlueRock956 2 points 3y ago
What are the activities that others are doing? More than likely we'll be able to suggest alternative ways for the individual to participate.
stephpilon86 1 points 3y ago
i’m completely blind and have also worked as a developmental services worker. The best thing in situations like this usually to ensure that people have access to the same activities as others while providing accommodations. Everyone has different preferences and interests, whether they are blind or not. Did you work with the person before they lost their site? If so, they would still have the same interests now and many things can probably be adapted
2001_Chevy_Prizm [OP] 1 points 3y ago
No. I work at a crisis center. I'm kinda just hanging out with her, she lacks interest in everything and is very depressed partially due to her blindness.
BlueRock956 1 points 3y ago
Something like a Google Home Mini may be helpful. It would give her access to information like time, news, music, audio books...
2001_Chevy_Prizm [OP] 2 points 3y ago
I'll talk to my facility about getting such a device. Good idea!
retrolental_morose 1 points 3y ago
can she read braille? The deafblind people I know have remarkably fulfilling lives with braille technology.
2001_Chevy_Prizm [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Unfortunately she's an old lady that just went blind
ABlindManPlays 1 points 3y ago
For me, one of the earliest and richest things I discovered as I went blind was audiobooks. See if she has any favorites, or favorite genres.
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