- There are plenty of traditional gifts a wheelchair-bound person can enjoy.mobilit?¡èt image by Ilan Amith from Fotolia.com
When a birthday or holiday rolls around, your mental list grows as you try to compile gift ideas for all your friends and loved ones. If you have a handicapped person on your list, you may feel that this brings an extra challenge in terms of inspiration. Never fear--gifts for handicapped people don't have to be more complicated or confusing than other presents. - A handicapped person may not be able to get to the library or bookstore as often as he likes. Give your friend a reading gift with a variety of options. A gift certificate to an online bookseller lets him choose his own reading list, with your money to fund the shopping trip, and best of all he can shop from home and get the books delivered. Another option is to purchase large-print books for people with visual handicaps; these books are easier to read but can be difficult to find, so the recipient of this gift will know you went the extra mile. Books in an audio format are also an option for people with visual disabilities; you can purchase books on CDs or mp3 files to download to a handheld player or a laptop computer. If your handicapped friend has an e-reader then you can also purchase books in e-reader formats that are ready to download and read; sites like Amazon.com offer a variety of books in e-reader format for its Kindle reader, for instance, and the prices are comparable to paperback books.
- Children with disabilities often benefit from music as part of therapy and as a stimulation for their senses. The same can be true for adults. Purchase an mp3 player and several musical files for a relative or good friend. For a lower-cost option simply get CDs, mp3 music files or a gift card to a music downloading site like iTunes. Slow, soothing music can be beneficial for relaxation and concentration, while more upbeat music can accompany your friend as she participates in motor skills therapy or exercise.
- Some people with disabilities can benefit from toys or other gifts that allow them to boost their fine motor skills, such as the ability to pick up objects with their fingers or write with a pen. Gifts such as jigsaw puzzles, journals, coloring books or board games improve these skills and provide enjoyment. Modeling clay and paints also stimulate motor skills and creativity, as well as building toys like blocks.
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