It will depend on what country you're in, but in the UK as long as you're old enough, don't have a criminal record and live in the UK then you can adopt. The adoption agency will also make sure that you are a suitable match for the child, of course. But there are so many kids out there looking for parents, I'm sure your blindness will not be the hindrance you're worried it will be.

Edited to add this link to an experience by a blind adoptive parent in the UK: $1

I just want to help kids

I emailed children's aid here in Canada because I'd been unable to find the answer on the website, and the answer was, quote "People with physical disabilities can definitely adopt! It would all depend on the type of adoption you are looking at (if you are looking at international adoption, some countries may have certain rules and regulations) and the type of child you are looking to adopt. When you complete your adoption homestudy, your adoption worker or private adoption practitioner will speak with you about the type of child that might suit your family."

Based on your comments, I don't think you would be approved any time soon - since you are, by your own admission, severely lacking some essential skills and experience, and seemingly want to adopt out of pity for these kids. It's excellent that you are wanting to adopt at your age, I was the same, but you should definitely wait until you're older - and I mean older than 21 like you had mentioned to someone else. Very few people are emotionally mature enough at 21 to handle an adoption, especially as a single parent. My husband and I have been planning to adopt since we got married 6 years ago, and are finally almost ready to submit the application - we own a house, are in our 30s, financially stable, and emotionally ready because the kids can come with MAJOR trauma and baggage that you will need to help them work through. They will likely reject you at some point (*you're not my real mom, go to hell!* Etc) and you need to be prepared to handle that. Your own brain is still growing and maturing until you're 25, so 2 times the heightened emotions is not great.

I'm not trying to dump in your dreams here, but you need to establish a good life to bring a kid home to. There will always been kids in foster care who need loving parents like I'm sure you will be... one day.

I want to adopt as a single father. I fear because im blind and single itll be used against me. I have no interest in dating no more and got room, financial freedom and time to put into a one or two kids above 5. Any younger its more challenging. I hope it'll be OK.

Blind people can be parents. You need to know how to take care of yourself and others of course. Show that a disability doesn't impeed your ability to function it help children

You might want to start a little outside of the box. I noticed you said you have not done any babysitting before and don't know anyone who needs it. I would check to see if your area has a Big Brothers Big Sisters program, where you can start by mentoring a child. Even lower key, you could look into volunteer tutoring and after-school programs for kids where you can get experience talking to and helping kids. You could also look into volunteering at a children's home. There are a lot of great opportunities to volunteer with children, and getting involved would really help your case when you are ready to take on foster kids or adopt.

Another thing you can do, though I don't know if they have any age requirements, is become a court-appointed special advocate. This will give you a way to help children in foster care without being a caregiver. You make sure the foster kids don't get lost in the system and that they have someone on their side to speak up for their needs.

Blind people can adopt if they meet the criteria set out by the adoption agency. There are plenty of brilliant blind parents in the world.

You should contact the adoption agencies in your area to find out what specific things they will require of you. A lot of them have rough guidelines on their websites to help you prepare. Financial security, emotional maturity and independent living (including cooking, cleaning, etc) will likely be the bare minimum.

You could always look at adopting a blind child. I don't want to limit you to your blindness as that's only a trait you have, not who you are, but depending on the agency they may be more "comfortable" (I don't know exactly how to put it, I'm very unfamiliar with adoption and fostering.) With you taking in a child who is, so to speak, "like you." Children with disabilities are often overlooked. People want the healthy infants. It definitely is an option, and it could make the child feel more comfortable knowing that their parent is like them.

That being said, you stated that you're 19. I don't recommend adopting or fostering so young. I think that 21 or 22 should be a good age. I don't doubt your ability but you're still developing and if you want a degree it would be better to complete that first so you can dedicate your time to the child. Hopefully this makes sense. I'm not blind so I can't give as much feedback as if I were. Best of luck to your parenting adventure if you decide to go through with it!

Idk

I’ve always considered babysitting but I mean I don’t know anyone that wants people to watch their kids plus I’ve never use the stove so it’s kind of hard to do I mean I can have my mom show me a Thursday when she comes over she can help me learn how to use the stove or whatever and to ask for changing diapers and doing laundry like I can do laundry because I’m in an apartment and stuff and that requires a lot of time you have to like set timers and everything, And not only that but you have to like wait a specific amount of time and all that stuff which I don’t mind doing but it’s just I haven’t use the stove that’s what I was saying earlier I haven’t used a stove I’m gonna use the microwave literally all my life so it’s just lack of experience using a stove you know it’s just weird for me

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I've actually read a little about it in the US. Look into being a foster parent. It's like a stepping stone. And if it goes well, will add a lot of credibility if you want to adopt

Yeah but I’d have to help my mom like help me how to use the stove and stuff because I’ve never used a stove in my life I’m gonna use the microwave and stuff but stove that’s a big nope and like I said I could use Uber or lift to take rides or another way it is it’s just it’s just weird like I don’t see why I can’t have a happy ending like I’d like to have my own kids but I don’t even know if like I know I can but it’s just you know I just wish that I could help other people help other kids, so they didn’t have to go through that

I would also like to point out that I am from the US

I sure hope so. I'm gay and I want children.

This is a good question, I can use this on my talk show, I definitely believe that they can make a good parent, foster parent, ET see especially if they have the skills to do so so yes

Well I tried it going through the NFB but they refused to help me so I don’t know and ask for learning how to use the stove I’m having my mom help me when she comes over two days from now and I’ll see where things go from there