Recreation & Leisure Activities Adapted for Vision Impairment

There are many recreation and leisure activities that can be adapted for people who are blind or have low vision. You may want to return to an activity you've always enjoyed, or you may want to try something new, challenging, and different.

To learn how a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist can help you continue your favorite activities or learn new ones, read A Day On the Road with Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Stephanie Stephens Van on this web site. Here's a list of the wide range of recreational, social, and arts and craft activities for you to consider:

Arts and Crafts: General crafts, refinishing/repairing furniture (also see Home Mechanics), painting, pottery, and weaving
Cards and Games: Bingo, Bridge, Poker, and other card and board games; computer audio games
Cultural Activities: Theaters and concert halls, art museums, videos and movies, reading music
Dining Out: Going out to restaurants or having meals in your or your friends' homes
Gardening: Gardening tips for people who are blind or have low vision
Needlework: Beading, crochet/knitting, needlework, quilting, sewing and threading a needle
Sports and Exercise: Bowling, exercising, martial arts, biking, walking/hiking, sailing/boating, skiing, and swimming
TV, Radio, Tapes, and CDs/DVDs

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You may want to return to an activity you've always enjoyed, or you may want to try something new, challenging, and different. To learn how a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist can help you continue your favorite activities or learn new ones, read A Day On the Road with Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Stephanie Stephens Van on this web site. 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