ONCE WE ACCEPT OUR LIMITATS, WE CAN SURPASS THEM.

- ALBERT EINSTEIN

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

  • Two kids on skis with bright outfits, helmets and glggles.

    Winter Activities

    There are many adaptive ways to enjoy the cold brisk air, especially if you live near a mountain.

  • Cartoon of three seed bags on sticks marking carrot, tomato, and radish.

    Grow it!

    Beginner or green thumb, small apartment or large backdoor, gardening provides a relaxing activity with the positive reward of nurturing something into something beautiful. Many options are only a click away.

  • Walk Iit!

    Just getting outside can be healing for the soul. Many areas have rail trails that provide a safe place to walk. Find information to have a safe, engaging walk to enrich your life.

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

  • An artist paints a geometrical, multi-colored painting.

    Create it!

    Draw, pant, color, scribble, write, journal, all of these activities have been proven to lift our spirits, and you don’t have to have expensive supplies or any experience. Find out simple and inexpensive way to bring out your creativity.

  • A wooden backgammon board with tan and white pieces.

    Play it!

    There are man options for modified table top games that are adapted for the blind and visually impaired.

  • Two hands knitting purple yarn.

    Make It!

    Knit, crochet, clay, Play.-Doh, collage, beads, use your imagination. They all keep your hands nimble and you feel the satisfaction and happiness of creating something.

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

  • Orange and white cat laying on books.

    Read It!

    There are many options if you love to hold an actual book in your hands. They, along with newspapers and magazines, can be accessible through many different programs and formats, such as Braille and large print, many free. Along with e-books or audio material on a tablet or device formats are available.

  • Dinosaur skeleton in a museum.

    Visit it!

    Believe it or not ,museums, landmarks, and aquariums can be great place to visit if you are blind or visually impaired. Many provide audio tours, special hands-on tours, and even discounted tickers.

  • Young girl listening to a hand-held device with headphones.

    Hear It!

    The magic of portable devices means not only can we make calls, text, and surf the Net, there are many apps that allow us to tap into t he ever-growing world of podcasts, music, audible books, and more.