RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) shares a free guide called Parties and Playdates, which is full of ideas for including a child with vision impairment in social activities. This 19-page guide provides suggestions for fun activities that are accessible to children who are blind or visually impaired, as well as to their sighted peers.
The development of play and social skills is important for all children. Learning to listen and communicate, negotiate, share and collaborate are the foundation for building relationships and being part of a community throughout one’s life. The guide includes the following sections:
Parties and Playdates at Home
Crafts
Messy Fun
Spaghetti String Activity
Jewellry Making and Collaging
Dough Modelling
No Cook Play Dough
Party Games
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
Pass the Parcel
Feely/Comparing Bag
Taking the Party Outside
Garden Games
Art Attackers
Music Makers
Bubble Bursters
Themes
Harry Potter Themed Party
Hunt the Golden Snitch
Food and Drink
Party Bags
Parties and Playdates Away from Home
Cinema
Audio Description
Lighting
When it’s all a bit loud
Parent/Carer Discounts
Bowling
Lighting
Steps, level changes, and obstacles
Trapped fingers
Noise
Other Play/Party Venues
Getting the Right Information
Starting from Scratch: When your sighted child wants to invite their friend with vision impairment to play
Asking the right questions
Top Tips
Invitations and thank you cards
Adapting the home environment
Before the guests arrive
Location and position of larger objects
Steps, level changes and access to different rooms