Holiday gifts and Christmas presents for persons who are blind or visually impaired

Need Christmas presents or holiday gift ideas for someone who is blind or visually impaired?

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From time to time, people ask me (or visit my blog!) for recommendations on specific items or holiday gifts for persons who are blind or visually impaired. So, I thought it might be useful to offer some suggestions for favorite holiday gifts for persons who are blind or visually impaired.

And of course, these gifts are not limited to the holidays, but are also appropriate year round as gifts. I am providing direct links to the items at Amazon and/or Independent Living Aids, so you can do "one stop shopping" if you so desire. If you are unable to view the pictures, please click on the text links to get to the items. Enjoy!

Talking Microwave - a microwave that talks to you
ila Deluxe Cook Magic Talking Microwave

Talking Scales - these scales will read your weight out loud.

Reizen II Talking Bathroom Scale for Low Vision - Silver

Superior Bathroom Talking Scale

Talking Alarm Clock - this clock talks to you and also features very large numbers on the display.

Talking 4-Alarm Clock with EL-Backlight

Talking Watches - Ladies' & Mens'

Ladies Tel-Time Gold-Colored Talking Watch with Golden Expansion Band

Avalon XXL Series Low Vision 1- Button Talking Watch # 7425-1B

Large Button Remote Controls

Tek Pal Universal Large Button TV Remote Control

Giant Big Button Universal Remote

Low Vision Playing Cards

Marinoff Low Vision Playing Cards

Braille playing cards

Braille playing cards

Victor Reader Stream - this is one of the talking book players you can use with the NLS free digital download project to download free audio books

Victor Reader Stream

Please note it is not my intention to promote a specific item and/or product manufacturer. The opinions expressed are purely my own.

UPDATE 12/08: As a side note, I just learned that if you need to make sure you get a gift sent out ASAP, you can get FREE 2 day shipping from Amazon on many items if you sign up for Amazon Prime. (It's free to sign up, and if you cancel within 90 days, you will not be charged for Amazon Prime.) So if you're in a rush, you might give that a try! Happy shopping and happy holidays!