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My Grandfather is slowly getting blind, how can I help him? (self.Blind)
submitted by gary-throwaway12
Hi all. My Granddad is 76 and has always had a terrible vision. He's had some operations done. And now it is only getting worse.
I thought it would make sense for him to start learning Braille language soon once he can be his own teacher. I have ordered a book for learning it (as for a teacher AND learning materials), or to get him a pack of cards that we often play with - one with Braille on them. I found some special keyboards too but they seem pricey...
Is there anything I should think of, something that would make his life easier, something he can do now, so he struggles less once his vision gets worse...
Thank you great people.
I thought it would make sense for him to start learning Braille language soon once he can be his own teacher. I have ordered a book for learning it (as for a teacher AND learning materials), or to get him a pack of cards that we often play with - one with Braille on them. I found some special keyboards too but they seem pricey...
Is there anything I should think of, something that would make his life easier, something he can do now, so he struggles less once his vision gets worse...
Thank you great people.
etalasi 4 points 2y ago
Are there any voice assistant devices around him that he is comfortable using?
Does he already have a smartphone that he is comfortable using?
Does your grandfather's country have a national association for the blind? $1.
Does he already have a smartphone that he is comfortable using?
Does your grandfather's country have a national association for the blind? $1.
anarcap 2 points 2y ago
The first thing I would ask is how he deals with technology. A smart phone can do wonders. Braille might not even be that useful.
niamhweking 1 points 2y ago
How is his orientation and mobility (o&m) ? Has he reached out to local blind charities? They can provide training, tech, audio books, large print books.
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