Love is Blind: Virtual Dating for the Blind

You’ve probably heard about the new Netflix reality series Love is Blind, a unique social experiment in which unmarried men and women search for love and get engaged without ever meeting in person. However, emotional ties are stronger from the outset for blind and visually impaired people. It might be difficult to date while blind or visually challenged. So, how do blind individuals go about finding love? Virtual dating is the answer, as it is for everyone else.

Finding A Date: Apps & Online Dating

We’re all aware that swiping is only a gimmick. Many popular dating applications (like Tinder and Bumble) aren’t compatible with the Voiceover app, which can be frustrating for folks with limited vision. However, there are programs like Facebook Dating that make dating accessible to the visually impaired. Molly Burke, a blind YouTube sensation, uses and promotes this app in her video “The Truth About Dating As A Woman With A Disability.” Because the majority of people are already on Facebook, and because Facebook is committed to accessibility as a platform, this is an excellent dating choice for visually impaired people right now.

Websites are another possibility. Match.com and eHarmony.com are excellent choices because they need detailed responses to several questions that take a long time to complete. This helps to sort out persons who aren’t serious about finding a long-term partner and provides legible information that a blind person can read to learn more about someone’s personality.

Dating For The Blind: Meeting Through Virtual Calls

Virtual dating is a fun way to meet new people and keep your dating life active. Here are some date ideas to keep your virtual dates exciting and fun:

• Watch a funny video together at the same time.
• Buy a new flavor of ice cream and taste it “together” during the date.
• Visit a virtual museum.
• Choose a TED talk to watch and discuss.
• Play a game of online Battleship in which each person tries to guess the other’s board.
• Follow a recipe together.

After The Date

If your first date went well and you want to go on another, you’ll want to keep this person’s face in mind. If you have an OrCam MyEye, you can use the facial recognition feature to set it to remember their face the next time you encounter them. Your OrCam MyEye will proclaim their presence with real-time identification in this manner.

It can also distinguish colors, allowing you to compliment your date on their outfit. Furthermore, the OrCam MyEye can be highly useful on a date. In restaurants and cafes, the device will read menus out loud to you and your date using simple and intuitive hand movements. By reading street signs, the text reading feature can also assist you in navigating around any city.

The barcode recognition feature can be used to shop for any item in a store during the date. The device will also assist you in paying with cash wherever you go because it can recognize money bills instantaneously, allowing you to always know how much you’re paying and how much change you’re getting. All of these functions, and more, are available without the use of an internet connection with the OrCam MyEye.