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Visually Impaired Hobbies?? (self.Blind)
submitted by remadin
For the past couple of years I've been gradually losing my sight. A few months ago I completely lost the sight in my right eye and my left is struggling as well. All my old hobbies involved sight. I loved reading (ebooks aren't the same), and my main hobby was gaming. My fiance is also an avid gamer and we really don't do much else. I am now at the point that I struggle to see most games and especially details and text. I have a Nintendo switch that I've been using more often for gaming due to the amount of casual games and the fact its handheld but there are so many games I buy, download, and then find I cannot see to actually play it. Everytime I feel dumb and like I'm wasting money as once you open a game you can't get the money back for it. I'm now stuck with no hobbies and getting increasingly annoyed at only being able to play things like Aninal Crossing or Pokemon....
Latest game I tried wasn't even an action game. It was Jurassic World Evolution. But first mission in and the text was too small for me to read. Any suggestions?
Latest game I tried wasn't even an action game. It was Jurassic World Evolution. But first mission in and the text was too small for me to read. Any suggestions?
K-R-Rose 3 points 2y ago
I’m an artist and a writer. You could always try something with music too. Maybe an instrument or singing. Rapping? You could learn languages or maybe coding. If you don’t know braille, you could learn that too. I hope to read Braille one day myself
Iamheno 3 points 2y ago
Personally I love fitness as a hobby. Lifting, calisthenics, hiking, running, ruckin, swimmin.
remadin [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Ahh I wish I could get into fitness but unfortunately j have other issues that make my body essentially hate exercise or even standing up anymore! I'm interested in trying chair based yoga but haven't been super successful in finding any useful guides.
SqornshellousZ 4 points 2y ago
I started yoga three years ago and it came down to the teacher. His attitude was always positive and instructions were clear. Also he would walk around the class and adjust me when mescessary. The first month was unseattling, often being the only male in a class of 20 to 30 women. but signing up for a three month unlimited package ultimately allowed me to tell myself I had to get my money's worth. I tried different classes and styles. I enjoy rocket vinyassa which is fast pased and challanging and yin wich is super slow and relaxing. Hatha is my least favorite but that's me.
I would recommend it as any competent teacher will be very accomodating. Those I've met would consider it their failing if they weren't.
DM me if you're in the Vancouver area.
I would recommend it as any competent teacher will be very accomodating. Those I've met would consider it their failing if they weren't.
DM me if you're in the Vancouver area.
YoYo31415 3 points 2y ago
If you have access to a tai chi class, they also do some chair based stuff. Unfortunately I don’t have a good resource, but if you can find a class locally the instructor should be able to adapt. Just a thought in case you can’t find a yoga class you like.
remadin [OP] 3 points 2y ago
I will have a look thank you! I live in Northern Ireland so not sure on my chances (only moved out last year) but when lockdown is eventually over with any luck I'll find something!
niamhweking 1 points 2y ago
Do the rnib or vision sports run anything that interests you
vwlsmssng 1 points 2y ago
> I live in Northern Ireland
The NHS are getting big on "social prescribing", i.e. getting people onto exercise, activities and therapy before they decline and need medical care.
You should ask you GP practice (or social worker if you have one) for more info.
> Social prescribing is a new health alternative that recognises community-centred ways of working can often be more effective than the traditional treatments being used to improve the health and well-being of marginalised groups and vulnerable individuals. Instead of prescribing medicine and referring to hospitals, people will have access to a range of activities including arts, group learning, counselling sessions, cookery, befriending schemes, healthy lifestyle support, sports and yoga.
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/new-health-project-could-transform-health-services-patients
Hopefully you are already in touch with RNIB NI and if not check here: https://www.rnib.org.uk/northern-ireland
The NHS are getting big on "social prescribing", i.e. getting people onto exercise, activities and therapy before they decline and need medical care.
You should ask you GP practice (or social worker if you have one) for more info.
> Social prescribing is a new health alternative that recognises community-centred ways of working can often be more effective than the traditional treatments being used to improve the health and well-being of marginalised groups and vulnerable individuals. Instead of prescribing medicine and referring to hospitals, people will have access to a range of activities including arts, group learning, counselling sessions, cookery, befriending schemes, healthy lifestyle support, sports and yoga.
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/new-health-project-could-transform-health-services-patients
Hopefully you are already in touch with RNIB NI and if not check here: https://www.rnib.org.uk/northern-ireland
poochbrah 2 points 2y ago
I've really been enjoying watching movies and TV shows with audio description during the pandemic. I got myself a sound system and have been watching a lot of highly rated movies I've always heard people talk about.
Disney plus, Netflix and amazon have a great selection of audio described content. I
I also enjoy listening to the radio and audiobooks whilst I go out for long walks - on familiar routes of course
Disney plus, Netflix and amazon have a great selection of audio described content. I
I also enjoy listening to the radio and audiobooks whilst I go out for long walks - on familiar routes of course
CosmicBunny97 2 points 2y ago
Aside from Sims, I was never a big gamer. However, I really like audiobooks and D&D. That could be something you and your partner can do together. Maybe try audio games, and audio described movies and TV. I also listen to podcasts and I find cooking pretty fun.
siriuslylupin6 1 points 2y ago
What about using voice over to read books and the web and the computer. Ebooks are fun especially if you learn braille. Also reading some books is good I suggest everyone who is blind learn self introspection systems and typology. I find that it helps a lot. I am a huge fan. I’ve been totally blind for many years. I read a whole bunch scanned about 70 books in last summer and do a lot of work in this department in these communities. It helps you realize your strengths and weaknesses and really helps you understand who you are and where you should go. Good stuff.
I also like exploring the city. It gives you more o&m practice, and pragmatically you know your city.
I do find playing with tech and walking or exercising is a good one too. So yeah.
I also like exploring the city. It gives you more o&m practice, and pragmatically you know your city.
I do find playing with tech and walking or exercising is a good one too. So yeah.
PaleontologistTrue74 1 points 2y ago
Music is a fantastic hobby. Just strumming the guitar helps me allot.
This is more nerdy but tabletop gaming. DnD, warhammer ect is a great way to make a few great memories. Have someone help you out tho. I often cant read the tiny numbers so I have someone basically full on assist me.
Hope this helps
This is more nerdy but tabletop gaming. DnD, warhammer ect is a great way to make a few great memories. Have someone help you out tho. I often cant read the tiny numbers so I have someone basically full on assist me.
Hope this helps
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