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Gifts for People with Physical Disabilities SEE ALSO relevant interest categories under Gifts by Passion When giving gifts, the rules are the same for every recipient: give something that makes the person feel valued and unique. Choose items that relate to the person's interests, hobbies, and abilities rather than those that call attention to his or her disabilities. To the game lover, give jumbo or magnetic playing cards, card holders and shufflers, a checkers game redesigned for persons with visual impairments, or a Scrabble board with a gridded and recessed surface on a turntable for greater accessibility for all players. To the cook, give pepper mills, can openers, peelers, and cutlery designed for persons with limited grip, strength, or mobility. To the gardener, give easy-grip gardening tools, knee rests, and rolling seats. To the person who enjoys crafts, give a floor-lamp magnifier for detailed handiwork. The American Toy Institute, www.toy-tma.com, has published a guide to help you find toys for children with visual impairments. Plan an evening at the theater, the ballet, a sports event, or other entertainment. Don't forget to make arrangements in advance for special seating or other accommodations. Is your friend who has a hearing impairment also a movie buff or couch potato? If so, give a personal television amplifier. Make a contribution in the recipient's name to Assistance Dogs International, www.assistance-dogs-intl.org. ADI's purpose is to improve the areas of training, placement, and use of assistance dogs. Blindskills, Inc., www.blindskills.com, a nonprofit corporation publishes Dialogue magazine for people that are blind or have difficulty seeing. Hundreds of gift possibilities for people with physical disabilities can be found at www.snswwide.com. The SHHH Journal is a bimonthly magazine for people that are hearing impaired. Available through the Hearing Loss Association of America, www.shhh.org. SEE ALSO relevant interest categories under Gifts by Passion
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