Easy-to-see card deck: Is there such a thing as “easy-to-see” playing cards?
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Is there such a thing as “easy-to-see” playing cards?
Question
My grandfather really enjoys playing Bridge; however, as his vision is getting worse, he is having more and more trouble seeing the playing cards. Do you know if there are playing cards designed for people with low vision?
Our answer
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There are many easy-to-see playing cards for people with vision challenges available commercially. Here are direct links to a few products that may help your grandfather play Bridge:
Low Vision Playing Cards by Parsons ADL (at Seniors Store) have a large font, allowing for easier viewing. The price of this product is about $20 (CDN), plus a shipping fee.
Bicycle Lo Vision Playing Cards (at Amazon Canada) includes two decks of cards (one red and one blue) that have large font and that use a simple colour-coded system, allowing users to more easily keep track of their cards. The price of this product is about $15 to $20 (CDN), plus a shipping fee.- Braille Plastic Playing Cards (at The Braille Superstore) include 54 plastic playing cards. All cards have braille on two corners and are printed in full colour. The price of this product is about $10 (CDN).
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