Everyday Tools:
Tactile bumps: These guys are amazing. You can use them to mark keys on your keyboard, microwave buttons, mark places on your stove or washing machine. These come in various sizes and shapes. We have some of these on the washer and dryer.
https://www.maxiaids.com/braille-tactile-voice-markers
Tactile 60 Minute Timer: This time is magnetic and has a knob to set the timer. This would be perfect for the fridge in your kitchen or any surface that is metal.
https://www.maxiaids.com/maxi-tactile-medium-ring-timer-with-magnetic-strips
Keychain Talking Clock: Talking alarm clock announces the time and date in a clear English voice at the press of a button. Convenient to keep with you- carry on your keyring, in a pocket, bag, neck chain, or lanyard.
https://www.maxiaids.com/reizen-talking-keychain-alarm-clock-white
Games:
I always like to mention that if you have a braillewriter you can easily make any card game into braille yourself. But if you are looking for already made braille games here are some below.
Braille Uno: This wonderful game from preschoolers to adults matches numbers and colors. There are a few different places to buy them from but here is the link from Independent Living aids.
https://independentliving.com/braille-uno-cards/
Dominoes: another favorite to play and easy to learn.
https://independentliving.com/dominoes-indented-dots/
Tactile Rubik’s Cube: Have you ever wanted to try a Rubik’s Cube but you can’t see enough to make sure the colors match? Well this cube has tactile on each space so just realign the shapes!
https://independentliving.com/tactile-rubiks-cube/
Braille Sudoko Board: If you love numbers and puzzles this is the best of both worlds. The board looks like a tic tac toe board with nine squares. But inside eahc square you have to figure out where the numbers should go. You must only have one of each number 1-9 in each row and column. This would be fun to do with a sighted partner who can read the current puzzle in print in their book for you to solve on your board!
https://independentliving.com/complete-braille-sudoku-set/
Braille Pop It: Our family just bought this! It is a special way to learn braille and have fun together. Exclusively at Target and its 50% off From now until December 3rd.
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APPS
Aira: Always a favorite for their 24/7 access to a live person to help you navigate whether at home, work, or on the go. Aira is a subscription model.
Be My Eyes: This app connects you to a live person and they are really good. They are free.
Seeing AI: This app has both free and paid portions. It can help read labels on food or scan a page and read it to you.
SoundScape: This app is great for setting up frequently used navigation directions. There is an easy way to add a beacon for your destination and to leave markers along the way for further directions like left or right or crossing of a street.
I hope this gives you a few great ideas.
Here are some shops to check out that benefit blindness:
https://thelowvisionshop.com/?ref=24TrsHMwriyb
https://www.fightingblindness.org/shop-to-support
https://thelowvisionstore.com/
https://shopfightingblindness.org/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/eyeswearapparel
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