Advice For Finger Foods
One type of food to be eaten is not done with silverware at all. As a blind person, you may not know how much gunk has gottten on your fingers from what you’ve consumed. When you eat things with lots of grease or sauce, there are a few ways to avoid making messes.
The most important part eating messy food is to use the napkin often. You do not have to use it after every bite but, if you wish to get your drink then wipe your hands of on the napkin first. This ensures that nothing is spread to the table and all is left clean.
Learning An Instrument Blind
Many blind people may want to learn music. However, we cannot do this via researching pictures nor see what to do from videos. If you search for the right things on the internet, you can learn your instrument well without sight.
The best place I have found for this is Youtube. Start by searching for how to do guitar chords. This will give you detailed videos on where you should place your fingers and how all this is done.
Trash Managment
One important routine that we all have is taking out the trash. As a blind person, it is important to have a set system for this. Knowing when your trash is full and where to go will make a chore like this easy to adapt to.
To know when your trash is full, there is a good way to check via feel without getting your hands messy. Every time you put something new in it, do not just drop it. Rather, push down on it a little. From this, you shall know the level of trash you have.
How To Write Faster With The Slate And Stylus
One of the key methods of writing braille is the slate and stylus. When you do this though, you cannot even do so in the same direction as pen and paper. With the right method, you will be able to learn this skill quickly.
The first thing to note is that you will hold the stylus with your pointer finger on top. You will then wrap your thumb around the side, creating a light ppinch. This is the grip for holding the stylus.
How To Shave Clean IF You Are Blind
One of the most important skills for a man to learn in life is how to shave his face. As a blind person, it can be very hard to find good tutorials for this that are well described. With the right method, you can have a good clean shave without pain or sight.
The best thing you can buy for this is called a shaving brush. You can go on Amazon or Ebay and have it delivered to your mailbox. This brush and soap will take away any pain that could come with shaveing.
The Napkin Is A great Tool
While eating as a blind person, you may not know if food is on your face or not. It can be very easy to smear food upon your upper and lower lips as you put the fork or spoon in your mouth. Both having and using a napkin during meals is the best way to show etiquette.
After every bite you’ve taken, chew and think about your face. Does it feel greasy? Does it feel like it has dry food upon? If so then you should wipe it quickly.
Two Touch
One way to swing the cane is known as two touch. This is done to move a little faster and not focus so much on fine details. After knowing how two touch works, it can be a great tool for blind travel.
To do two touch, you will not drag the cane from left to right. Rather, you will tap to your left and then only raise it an inch off of the ground before touching back down on the other side. This makes it so that you will tap anything that could trip you up but, you won’t get your cane caught on anything between taps.
Walking Stairs Blind
Once of the key skills to learn as a blind person is how to walk up and down stairs. It may seem like a dangerous thing to do but, with the right method it is safe. After keeping a few tricks in mind, you can walk up and down stairs with confidence.
First, you should know how to find steps going up. This may not always be clear because it may seem like it is a wall. To fix this, raise your cane a little higher than usual when you are searching for the first step up.
Dusting Blind
While knowing how to sweep as a blind person is important, the broom can not be used higher than the floor. To clean areas like shelves, tables, or windows, dusting is the way to do this. With the right pattern, any blind person can dust an entire room to make it clean.
The first place to start is by getting your rag and go to the tallest places. You should start with the top of windows, top shelves, or anything else that may be above head level. When you do this, it will move all the dust to the floor so it can be swept up later.
Scheduling Appointments Blind
As a blind person, there are a few things to keep in mind when scheduling an appointment. The visually impared can’t drive themselves so good timing and public transportation are vital. With the right method of planning, you can get to any location despite not having the ability to drive.
The first place to start is scheduling transportation. To do this, you need to know the address, the date, the time, and the time it could take to drive there. Some may come to your house and others may only pick you up on the street. For the ones that pick you up from your house, call them and keep the time of travel in mind. In other words, if your appointment is at 6AM you will want to search for the possible time it would take to drive to that location. This means that if it says it takes 45 minutes to get there, schedule to be picked up at 5:15.
Advice For Cleaning
Cleaning as a blind person is not hard but can take more strategy. Sometimes it can seem as if you’ve cleaned an entire room but, there is a lot of dust left over. With a good set of tasks, all dust and dirt can be gotten rid of.
The best place to start is to dust all things. This could include shelves, tables, and even door frames. This will make it so that all the dust in your room wiill end up on the floor.
exercising Blind
As a blind person, you may believe that it is hard to exercise. It is very hard to go running and going on long walks takes a lot of thought. When you adapt the way you exercise, you are capable of doing any kind.
To do things that require running, there is a simple way to fix it. Stand tall and hold onto a wall or perhaps a table. You may then run and give it all you’ve got in place. This method ensures that you will not stray to the left nor the right.
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How To Use Audiovault.net
Being blind, one of the best places for entertainment is the website Audiovault.net. This is a free place to go for movies that can be downloaded to your phone or computer. Every movie or TV show you download will befully described so that you know what’s happening.
After you have searched for the site, you need to click one of the following options. View all the TV shows or view all the movies. This will then bring up the next page and shows you a list of all that the site has to offer.
Creating Art Blind
One thing that may be believed about blindness is that it takes away the joy of art. While it is true that a blind person cannot see things like paintings, there is more that can be done with other senses. If you wish to create art and enjoy it as a blind person, the right style will be just right.
The first style I would like to talk about is sculpting. You can purchase clay from local stores or buy it from the internet. Using clay makes it to where you can feel it as you make it and get to touch what you’ve made later.
Braille Screen Input
Typing using the standard touch-screen keyboard on the Iphone can be a slow process for the blind. It either takes a lot of time to drag your finger to find the right letter or if you use voice input, it may not spell things correctly such as names. Using a great mode of typing known as Brille Screen Input makes it so you can type quickly and without making so many mistakes.
how to use seeing ai
One of the easiest apps for the blind to use is Seeing AI. This app makes it so that you can identify things that only those with sight can without assistance from people. After getting familiar with the controls, this app can be a great tool for daily life.
At the very bottom is a choice between two tabs. The first is read and the second is describe. Double tap on the read tab if you want it to read text to you. Double tap on the describe button if you want it to tell you things like colour.
How To Use The Braille Writer
Writing braille is a greate tool for the blind to take notes or copy information with. Using the slate and stylus can be a very slow process because you actually write only one dot at a time. Using a great tool called the braille writer can make writinga much faster and comfortable process.
To begin using the braille writer, find one of the levers located at the top left and right. You will then pull this towards you and slide a peice of paper within the thin slot located at the top back side. Proceed to push the lever back to it’s original position and you will hear it lock in place with a loud clank.
Planning Ahead
Before you set out to do anything as a blind person, it is advisable to plan ahead. With the right strategy, you can make things happen and not lose track of tasks. Setting up a plan for future events will make it so you don’t lose track of your end goal.
The first place to start with your plan is to know your end goal. Are you going shopping, traveling, or something else? This will give you a good understanding of how to create your plan for your needs.
Choosing The Length Of Your Cane
One of the most important parts about the long white cane is the length you choose. Different lengths can give the user more or less information. Knowing how the different measurments can effect your travel will help you figure out what length is best for you.
One thing to know about all canes, is that there is a standard advisory for your cane’s length. The shortest you would want it to be is at the middle of your chest. If it is any shorter than your chest, you will likely miss important information.
Reminders For Working
We all have routines that we need to perform for our daily lives. As a blind man, I need to stop what I am doing and check my talking watch. Using the right technology will make it so you know when to do what, without breaking your concentration.
The first thing to do in the morning is check your schedule or plans for the day. This will make it so you have a clear understanding of your needs for the day. After this, you can make it to where you don’t need to return to your plan.
Three Point Touch
Many times as a blind person, you might get confused about where you are. This often happens because there is so much information to keep track of, even through touch alone. If you lose track of where you have been, it can be hard to re-orient yourself without assistance of other people. There is a method to use the cane in order to take in much more information than the usual way of swinging it.
Creating A Braille Wallet
One of the core skills to learn if you are blind, is how to fold your cash. This is done so you can identify it later while paying for things. After years of doing this myself, I created an alternative that makes it so Folding is not needed to identify cash nor cards.
I have created what I call “The Braille Wallet.” This is created with a divider for every different kind of bill and card that I have. Further, every slot has a Braille label so I can identify it.
Using The Knife Blind
One of the key skills to learn in the kitchen for the blind is how to use a knife. While using a knife without vision may seem dangerous, the right technique with allow the user to have no problem at all. When you keep your fingers close but, clear of the edge, there will be zero rist of you cutting yourself.
Begin by gathering your cutting board, food, and knife. The size of the knife depends on what you’re working with. If it is large like steak, you will want a larger knife. If it is smaller like garlic or carrots, I advise using a smaller blade.
Using The Slate And Stylus
One of the most common methods for writing braille is known as the slate and stylus. This way of writing is slower than the braille writer but, is much quiter and portable wich may seem more difficult to do but, makes it so you can take notes any time. After getting more familiar with this method of writing braille, you will have the ability to write things down at any place or any time. This is important to be able to do so that you can do things like take notes in school or at work without haveing any concern for low battery power on your devices.
braille tracking techniques
When reading braille, there are different ways to actualy scan your fingers along the lines. Both methods have certain advantages that could make reading Braille easier to understand. Knowing the method that is best for you will make reading Braille a much more convenient activity for daily life.
The first method I would like to describe starts with you placing both pointer fingers at the top left line. You will then leave your left finger at the beginning, using your right to drag across the line and read. Once you have reached the end of the line, you will bring your right finger back to the left. After both fingers are together, drag them to the next line and repeat the steps above.
The Different Types Of Cane Tips
When you use the cane, there are multiple kinds of tips you can have. Each of these tips can be used certain ways and have different advantages. Putting thought into how you prefer to get information is how you can decide on what kind you desire.
One type of tip is known as the pencil tip. This tip is not sharp but comes to a point like that of a dull pencil. The way this tip is used is by touching it down on one side, lifting it slightly, and then swinging it to the other before touching down again. In using a tip like this, you can move much faster but, miss certain types of information.
Writing Your Signature
One important aspect to learn for life is writing your signature. This will often be needed for things like bisnuiss or appointments. As a blind person, there are a few strategies to do this well.
The first way of writing your signature is to use what is known as a signature guide. It is like a small credit card but has a rectangle cut out of the middle. You can ask someone with you to place the card over the line on the paper and begin writing your signature inside the slot.
The Two Methods Of Swinging The Cane
When learning to use the long white cane, there are two ways to swing it. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages to consider. After choosing the right way of swinging for the user, one will travel and get the most information.
#Constant Contact. The first method to consider is called constant contact. To use this method, swing the cane from one side to the other. When you do so, do not raise the cane off of the ground at all. The tip of the cane will drag, causing you to feel everything from left to right.
How To Use The Braille Label Maker
One useful tool for the blind is the Braille label maker. This tool makes it so that you can create labels for buttons or boxes to identify at a later time. This tool is a great way to adapt things in your space when you cannot see.
To use the braille label maker, you must first load it with label tape. Open the plastic tab on the handel and put the round part of the tape inside. You will then feed the tape into a slot closest to the dial with braille on it. After the tape is loaded, close the flap and you can begin creating your first label.
Asking Others For Assistance
Often times as a blind person, you are going to need to ask for help. When you do this, it is very important to give specific details of what you need. With the right way of asking for information, you will clearly communicate your desires.
There are many situations where you may need someone else to give you information. This could be when you ask for directions, are looking for objects, or if you need to know certain information. Using specific questions will make it so you can get any details you need from others.
Watching TV Blind
One of the most common forms of entertainment is watching television. However, if you are blind, it may seem that you will not know what is happening on the device. Using the right source of movies will make it so you can know what is happening on screen, even without vision.
There is an adapted form of television for the blind known as audio description. This makes it so that when the characters are not speaking, another voice will state what they are doing. An example of this would be “No I didn’t say that!” James says as he looks very nervous, shaking his head rapidly.
How To Read Visual Things
Despite the fact that the blind can not read things like text or identify colours, there are tools that are used to do this. One of these tools is an app called Seeing AI that can be downloaded for free. This app is very simple to learn and a great way to identify visual things without assistance from another person.
Once you have downloaded Seeing AI from the app store and open it, you will then swipe your finger to the right until it says channel. From here, you will already be in short text mode. If you desire to identify other visual characteristics, swipe up on the screen to change the channel.
The Importance of Braille
In the blind community, a factor that commonly distinguishes the employed from the unemployed is braille literacy. Braille is a valuable skill for the blind to learn because it allows them to retain the information presented more effectivly, and their access to the texts are not dependent on modern technology.
Reading sources like audio books are great in many ways but, this will always require you to have battery power and access to internet for downloading them. Using braille enables readers access to information without technology.
How To Identify Colours Blind
One characteristic everything you buy is what color it is. However, this is something the blind need to adapt to recognize. When a blind person desires to know what colour an object is, there are great methods to do so with technology.
One way to know what colorthe object you are holding is using an app called “Seeing AI.” After you’ve opened the app, swipe your finger to the right until you can change what it reads. When you have selected this, swipe up until it says colour. From here, you can hold your phone above the object you want to know the colour of and it will tell you.
Identifying Cash Blind
One important skill to learn as a blind person is how to identify cash. Once money has been identified, there is a technique used to know what it is later. With the right method, cash can be identified by the blind independantly.
When you recieve new cash, the first thing to do is set it aside. Never place it in your wallet because this will get mixed up with what you already have. Later, you will use an app to know what kind of dollar you have.
How To Cross The Road Blind
One of the most important parts of learning to use the cane is crossing the road. By using the sound from traffic, there will be a clear understanding of when you can cross the road. After finding an intersection with the sense of touch, you can then discern what direction to face exactly before crossingTo find an intersection, walk to the end of the sidewalk. The end can be recognized by listening to traffic that is going in front of you from left to right. Another good marker is using truncated domes that feel like bumps at the end of the sidewalk. When there are no domes, a great way to know is that the road to stop at will feel very rough compared to the sidewalk.
Using the Cane
One of the most important blind skills to learn is how to travel. There are many things to consider in navigation from the cane you use to your surroundings. Once you have the ability to figure out where you are and where to go, you can travel independently with little help.
The first element of travel is the cane you use. One cane does not fold however is much more durable and lasts longer. The other kind is folding so it makes it easier to store in a car or while sitting in general. However, there are instances where the elastic band breaks inside causing the cane to fall apart. What should be considered with both these kinds of canes is do you prefer one that is durable and hard to store or one that is more compact but may fall apart.
Cooking Blind
One of the foundational skills for the blind to learn is cooking. As with most things, adapting this skill to blind life is going to require certain adjustments. For instance, using knives safely is an important part of ingredient preparation, but developing this skill as a blind person requires the use of a slightly different technique. Likewise, while the identification of kitchen tools is an easy process, but what about the distinguishing between items that are more similiar, such as measuring spoons and cups? Another place where the inabilility to read effects us is the adjustment of the stove setting, while checking for doneness is more similiar to learning how to use the knife. Whatever the case, there is always a way to adapt our technique to get around the limitations presented by our lack of vision. By modifying the processes of ingredient preparation and measurement, as well as the use of appliances such as the stove, the blind individual can become a proficient cook.
Finding Dropped Items
Quite often, people drop things and need to pick them up. When you are blind, it can be difficult to locate the item you’re looking for. If you use the correct method, you will be able to find this item with no help.
The first part of finding your lost object is to think about where you heard it hit the floor. Once you have done this, go to where that sound came from. When you are in that area, use a method called flat hand scanning.
Cleaning Blind
One of the most important skills to learn as a blind person is how to clean, for it is all too easy to end up living in a dirty space due to our lack of vision. Being disciplined about cleaning removes the dependence that one may have on the sighted for knowing when an area is overly messy, and by learning certain techniques one can keep a clean enviroment without relying on sight.
Pouring Liquids Blind
One of the foundational skills for the blind to learn is pouring liquids. This skill is very important because it makes it so that you can fill containers without using your fingers to know the level of liquid within. There are technological devices that can be used for this task, but when you put time into learning how to pour by sound only, you will be self sufficient.
To fill your containers with water without using devices, you will listen to the sound of the liquid as you pour. It is so important to learn how to do it this way because it will remove dependace on things outside of yourself. As you start pouring, the noise coming from the water hitting the bottom of the glass will have a lower pitch. When the beverage sounds so shallow that it may soon overflow, stop pouring your beverage.
Shopping Blind
One of the key skills to learn as a blind person is how to go shopping. It is necessary to have a good plan for going to the store and for getting your items.
Begin by making a list of things you want to purchase. It is best to do so in print so that you can hand it to the person who is guiding you.
Now you need to get transportation to the store. Some methods are available on demand and others must be scheduled a day or two in advance. Something to remember is that those that are on demand are often more expensive but do not have time restrictions. Once you are on your way, the best thing to do is to call before arriving at the store. Let them know you will be there soon and that because you are blind, you need assistance with shopping.
Echolocation
The cane is the most important tool the blind use for staying safe. Although the cane keeps you from running into things, Relying on the cane alone is not always sufficient. Consequently, other skills should be acquired for blind travel.
Echolocation is a skill that you can learn at home. Start out by clicking your tongue and listen to the sound that has been produced. It is highly important to make your clicking sound short and sharp because when you create a less refined one, you will not be able to read your signal. To make a good clicking sound, you will begin with your tongue behind your two front teeth. Proceed to pull your tongue backwards and upwards in a very swift motion. The click produced should sound something like this:
Eating Blind: Utensil Etiquette
If you are new to being blind relearning how to use silverware can often be challenging. Many people who are blind may have tried to use utensils but found that they were ineffective. These individuals tend to use their fingers to find the food. Unfortunately, the use of eating utensils is necessary in order to maintain adequate cleanliness, punctilio, and efficiency while eating. Due to the limitations of the traditional styles of etiquette, a new eating method must be developed in order for the blind to be successful in these areas. But in order to develop that new method, we must first understand the ones which are already in place.
Traveling With Sound Around You
One of the most important parts of traveling with the cane is not only what you feel. Many important aspects of your enviroment are not close enough to touch. Using the sounds generated around you will assist in your goal to find your destination as a blind person.
When traveling as a blind person, you need to keep in mind what you are looking for. The best way to do this when things are not close by is to take a moment and listen for sounds. For example, if you are searching for the front door of a building, try to listen for people opening and closing it.
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Understanding Fast Speaking Rates
All technological devices for the blind are made to speak for usage. With so much information to review daily, this can take longer than being able to scan the screen with sight. If you speed up the voice and listen in the correct way, you will understand all that is said in under a second.
To speed up the voice on the iphone, open the settings app. You will then swipe right until you hear accessability and double tap. After the next screen, swipe right until it says Voiceover and double tap again. You will then swipe right until it reads off the current speaking rate and speed percent. From here, you can swipe up to increase the speed to 100%.