Arts & Crafts

Your vision may have changed, but it's unlikely your imagination has! Simple everyday arts and crafts can be inspired by any product, any experience — at any time. Here are some ideas to try if you are blind or have low vision:

• Continue to seek creative ideas from magazines or newsletters, but use large print or audio media. Seek inspiration at art and craft shows with friends who have similar interests.
• Join a craft group to gain new ideas in familiar areas, or take a new class at an adult education program to learn a different type of craft.
• Visit a preschool or elementary art class and have fun with young creative minds that know no boundaries! Teachers are always looking for volunteers and young children enjoy creating — and their enthusiasm may inspire you.
• Talk about your interests with others. In this way you're giving others an opportunity to exchange ideas with you, and keep up-to-date with current trends.
• If you are looking for products that you can use in craft projects, see our Craft [1] and Products for Independent Living [2] areas.