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Gift idea’s for a blind 12 year old boy... (self.Blind)
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My girlfriend does post pals and there’s a kid (12M) on there who’s been going through a tough time, and she wants to send him something. He happens to be completely blind, with no light perception, but can read a little Braille. He loves Star Wars and science. We’re looking for gift ideas, I thought I’d ask for some advise to avoid insensitive/unwanted gifts. We’re in the UK btw. Thanks!
bjayernaeiy 8 points 3y ago
If he likes movies in general, you could try with setting him with an account in the audiovault to download other movies which are audio-described. I am not sure if he's watched audio-described Star Wars or not, but if he hasn't it would be a good opportunity for him.
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CloudyBeep 2 points 3y ago
Or help him to get a DisneyPlus account which has all of them audio described and isn't breaking the law.
bjayernaeiy 4 points 3y ago
True. Aditionally, if we're going by the legal side of things, you could also set him up with Netflix. Has tons of audio-described content.
paneulo 3 points 3y ago
> breaking the law.
Citation needed.
Citation needed.
CloudyBeep -1 points 3y ago
In some countries, including the US (to my knowledge; I don't live there), possessing pirated material is a criminal offence.
paneulo 2 points 3y ago
I think it's only the distribution of pirated content that's a crime here in the US. Regardless, I suspect one could make a very compelling argument under the doctrine of fair use in the unlikely event it ever became a problem.
FantasticGlove 0 points 3y ago
Its not illegal if there is no picture. Audio description is excempt from those copyright laws. Source: My Dad who is blind and a lawyer and actually checked.
andi1235 4 points 3y ago
He might like the Star Wars extended universe audiobooks. Or other sci-fi books if he wants to branch out. Maybe get him an Audible gift card?
CosmicBunny97 3 points 3y ago
I second the gift card!
Flyaway-Rainbow16 2 points 3y ago
Definitely this. I love this idea. He can still read whatever he wants, but it's audio, and good, and fantastic in all the ways. This suggestion makes me happy. I wish I was the 12y/o now.
morningafternooneven 4 points 3y ago
A little less exciting but check out the RNIB online shop. Has some cool handy gadgets that he might find useful!
I like the mugs that are hard to spill and the liquid level indicator (great for tea or coffee or hot chocolate drinkers).
I like the mugs that are hard to spill and the liquid level indicator (great for tea or coffee or hot chocolate drinkers).
danoxx1 3 points 3y ago
Braille Uno came out this year
oncenightvaler 1 points 3y ago
haha it did not come out this year it has been out since at least 2000.
danoxx1 1 points 3y ago
Maybe from specialty stores that open regular uno and braille it. NFB released one In 2020. I was on the wait list to get it. If it was available 20 years ago there’s no way CNIB employees would sit around brailling each card when you can buy them.
Sereniitty 3 points 3y ago
A Rubik's cube with the first letter of the color in braille on each Square. I saw a girl having that in a blind fencing event and it's really neat. Instead of pushing her eyes or playing with her fingers or rock themselves back and forth for stimulus, she plays with that. As a coach for blind fencing I find that this is really a good idea and helps them on many levels.
Dom-2019 1 points 3y ago
There's special glasses that can help the blind see color get those
oncenightvaler 1 points 3y ago
You could always get him gift certificates and then figure out writing in Braille on the outside how much its worth.
If your girlfriend likes she should look up www.audiovault.net and get all the Star Wars movies in a folder in described video if he does not already have those, or some other science fiction you two think he will like.
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I loved Bopp-It and Torx games where you manipulate the contraption controls.
If your girlfriend likes she should look up www.audiovault.net and get all the Star Wars movies in a folder in described video if he does not already have those, or some other science fiction you two think he will like.
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I loved Bopp-It and Torx games where you manipulate the contraption controls.
FantasticGlove 1 points 3y ago
What would any kid like? That's the first question. Kids don't necessarily like books but they love toys. The toy light Sabers are kind of cool.
OneFishTwoFish 1 points 3y ago
Lego has a line of Braille bricks for the visually impaired.
Also, check out https://legofortheblind.com/. It was created by a blind person who loves Legos and has instructions for many traditional Lego kits.
Also, check out https://legofortheblind.com/. It was created by a blind person who loves Legos and has instructions for many traditional Lego kits.
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