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100% blind hobbies (self.Blind)
submitted by revymarie
I wanted to ask what hobbies COMPLETELY blind people can do. This is for a 30 year old who suddenly lost all vision. Constant TV causes depression and audiobooks only go so far.. we're hoping to find things that they can do without assistance to encourage independence and fight the depression.
ItsMeMurphYSlaw 14 points 1y ago
My boss is 100% blind and has been for 20 years or so. I'm not sure how long it took him to get into his current hobbies, but he is a very avid gardener (seriously, it's insane how much produce he grows!), brews his own cider and beer, does quite a bit of wood carving, and has recently gotten into doing genealogy.
LilacRose32 12 points 1y ago
Knitting can be done by touch etc and the basics are quite cheap
pictouguy 6 points 1y ago
Ham Radio. Getting your Basic/General license is easy. There are several handheld radios that (among other things) speak the frequency. You can even talk to the ISS. If you live in the USA or Canada there are plenty of resources, including but not limited to apps online videos specific to your situation, but much more. I've held my ticket for a long time and I have made contacts worldwide using a 100 W radio with a dipole. It's fun and even works if the internet winks out.
Tarnagona 3 points 1y ago
Fun ham radio story. I worked for a couple years at a summer camp for the blind. One day, after I’d come home, the bus driver who always drove my route to college asked if I knew someone (I don’t remember his name now, as this was 15+ years ago), whom I’d met at camp. Turns out this city bus driver, and the guest at camp were ham radio buddies.
Altie-McAltface 1 points 1y ago
Second this. I like working satellites and doing CW.
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masthews 6 points 1y ago
Yoga, cooking/baking, playing an instrument. Definitely connect with your local commission for the blind too. I know mine can connect folks with resources and classes where they can get more hands-on assistance learning different things. In many cases, I think it's less a matter of "blind person can't do X" and more a matter of "blind person needs some special instruction in order to be able to do X". Commission for the blind can help bridge that gap.
Drop9Reddit 6 points 1y ago
There are accessible video games out there. Audiogames.net could be a good starting point
Msbunny-r 6 points 1y ago
I have a friend with no remaining sight who really likes board games. If you'd like some suggestions on games we play that are easy to learn let me know. Other suggestions would be learning an instrument, exercising (specially outdoors check what options are available in your area), and cooking and crafts are also great. None of these are replacements for therapy and medication, but they can help increase the quality of life. I hope you find this useful.
thechristmasbear 1 points 1y ago
Hey, I'm recently legally blind. Board Games are my husband's favourite hobby. Could you recommend a few games him, i and our friends could play?
stickman0505 3 points 1y ago
I am blind and I love locksport.
It's lock picking. No sight needed, a lot of feel! Start out with easy locks and progress to more difficult locks. Obviously these are my locks! I mostly pick padlocks. Lots of fun!
It's lock picking. No sight needed, a lot of feel! Start out with easy locks and progress to more difficult locks. Obviously these are my locks! I mostly pick padlocks. Lots of fun!
thatawkwardcosplayer 3 points 1y ago
Itchio has a whole section JUST for blind games! Absolutely recc especially with the blind gamejam!
LogansCrypticMovies 3 points 1y ago
podcasts are really fun to listen to when you have something to do in your hands
lardparty 3 points 1y ago
Podcasts, exercise, cooking, pets, gardening.
Trick-Regret-493 2 points 1y ago
Stand up comedy got me in a better mood tv wise when I lost my vision suddenly.
AllHarlowsEve 2 points 1y ago
Asking this is like asking what hobbies girls can do. There's a million and one things out there, just depends on their interests.
I play tabletop games online, write, make hemp jewelry, sew, chat on Discord, read fanfiction, play video games, smoke weed, and that's just me. Lots of blind people get into cooking, baking, grilling, making music, coding, doing puzzles by feel, sculpting, woodworking, etc.
I play tabletop games online, write, make hemp jewelry, sew, chat on Discord, read fanfiction, play video games, smoke weed, and that's just me. Lots of blind people get into cooking, baking, grilling, making music, coding, doing puzzles by feel, sculpting, woodworking, etc.
thechristmasbear 1 points 1y ago
Can you recommend some table top games?
AllHarlowsEve 1 points 1y ago
Honestly, it depends what you're into. I'm talking about stuff like Dungeons & Dragons, as opposed to like, dominoes, if that's not clear.
My favorite is Starfinder, which is like Dungeons & Dragons in space. Everything from every book that comes out is put up online legally, in plain text or in a table, and it makes what is a fairly complex game completely accessible to me.
My second favorite is Monster of the Week, especially with Roll20's sheets for it. A few dropdowns, some checkboxes, and I can get through all the sheet without many problems.
I also like Masks and other Powered by the Apocalypse games, but those are more difficult because a lot of them are published only as a PDF and there's not websites hosting their text in an easy to read way.
I've also had a lot of fun with Crash Pandas and Honey Heist. Both are free one-page PDF's, and they can be played with basically zero prep and just a pair of normal dice. Crash pandas a little less so, since there's racing and everything, but some of those wax sticks and a toy car, and you could play it pretty easy irl.
My favorite is Starfinder, which is like Dungeons & Dragons in space. Everything from every book that comes out is put up online legally, in plain text or in a table, and it makes what is a fairly complex game completely accessible to me.
My second favorite is Monster of the Week, especially with Roll20's sheets for it. A few dropdowns, some checkboxes, and I can get through all the sheet without many problems.
I also like Masks and other Powered by the Apocalypse games, but those are more difficult because a lot of them are published only as a PDF and there's not websites hosting their text in an easy to read way.
I've also had a lot of fun with Crash Pandas and Honey Heist. Both are free one-page PDF's, and they can be played with basically zero prep and just a pair of normal dice. Crash pandas a little less so, since there's racing and everything, but some of those wax sticks and a toy car, and you could play it pretty easy irl.
East_Neighborhood179 2 points 1y ago
Playing an instrument? I am learning to play a native Indian flute called Quena and a tin whistle. For that you only need your fingers and mouth and let you sense of hearing guide you.
TechnicalPragmatist 1 points 1y ago
What about self work and self introspection?
I got in to and do enjoy typology and studying theoretical personality and personality types.
I say it’s fun and healthy for blind people to find out their strengths and weaknesses and to learn about themselves in and out. I have done this for a few years.
I also like tinkering with technology, and studio equipment. I am generally pretty hands on.
I enjoy trying out different restaurants and food hunting and can be a foody.
I enjoy traveling and going to see historical places.
I enjoy listening to sermons and biblical stuff.
I enjoy helping out volunteering, advocating and teaching.
I got in to and do enjoy typology and studying theoretical personality and personality types.
I say it’s fun and healthy for blind people to find out their strengths and weaknesses and to learn about themselves in and out. I have done this for a few years.
I also like tinkering with technology, and studio equipment. I am generally pretty hands on.
I enjoy trying out different restaurants and food hunting and can be a foody.
I enjoy traveling and going to see historical places.
I enjoy listening to sermons and biblical stuff.
I enjoy helping out volunteering, advocating and teaching.
BeforeSides 1 points 1y ago
If they’re 30, get into a jiujitsu or Judo gym. The community and group atmosphere, the physical exertion, close human contact,, something to focus on… it’s all cumulatively a huge antidepressant and gives back a lot of confidence. Started training 2 years ago and I don’t see myself quitting jiujitsu any time soon. At 30 you can still learn these things without going to Level 9 intensity to be the next world champ. Plenty of casual desk job working folk show up 3 times a week to try in shape and see friends. Obviously finding a gym that’s welcoming is good. But in all my experience which includes competing at a few tournaments, the community as a whole is very welcoming.
Source: A 28 year old dude who works a desk job and shows up 3-5 times a week to see friends and get the demons beat out of him 😂
Source: A 28 year old dude who works a desk job and shows up 3-5 times a week to see friends and get the demons beat out of him 😂
the_snow_in_my_eyes 1 points 1y ago
If you’re interested in something physical you can look into Brazilian Jiu jitsu. It’s a martial art that doesn’t involve any punching or kicking, just grappling. I’m sighted but wrestled a completely blind guy and he wiped the floor with me. It can be totally based on feel. After personally witnessing how good a blind guy could get at it I tried wrestling with my eyes closed and it was great.
There is blind judo too, but if you have no interest in being thrown like me Jiu jitsu is great!
There is blind judo too, but if you have no interest in being thrown like me Jiu jitsu is great!
BooksDogsMaps 1 points 1y ago
A lot of things have already been mentioned, but there are a lot more… What did the person like before going blind? A LOT of things can be adapted, so chances are they don‘t have to give up on what they liked to do.
Personally, I love travelling, skiing (although haven‘t done it in a while because special instructors aren‘t exactly cheap), reading all sorts of stuff.
Personally, I love travelling, skiing (although haven‘t done it in a while because special instructors aren‘t exactly cheap), reading all sorts of stuff.
BIIANSU 1 points 1y ago
Learning an instrument can be a great way to direct ones focus.
Granted, learning an instrument is hard. Let alone without the luxury of eyesight. But, persistence is key.
It sounds like a bit of a cliché, but playing music can be such a cathartic experience. A genuinely powerful and effective way to channel emotions and turn them into something amazing.
Any tips about tye guitar, I'm happy to help :)
Granted, learning an instrument is hard. Let alone without the luxury of eyesight. But, persistence is key.
It sounds like a bit of a cliché, but playing music can be such a cathartic experience. A genuinely powerful and effective way to channel emotions and turn them into something amazing.
Any tips about tye guitar, I'm happy to help :)
WorldlyLingonberry40 1 points 1y ago
Hobby, get into clay modeling.
Recommendation, research rehab training centers, the Louisiana Center for the Blind seems to be a good one.
Recommendation, research rehab training centers, the Louisiana Center for the Blind seems to be a good one.
AraNeaLux 1 points 1y ago
Don't think anyone mentioned origami yet, there are some sites which have accessible instructions
6-20PM 1 points 1y ago
There are adaptive ski programs and many mountains that cater to the blind.
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joelanman 1 points 1y ago
I'm not blind, but maybe learning code development? Or making a website?
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