How to Interact With a Blind Person
- 1). Relax and smile. There's no reason to be nervous.
- 2). Address a blind person directly.
- 3). Remember there's no need to raise your voice.
- 4). Identify yourself.
- 5). Include a blind person in any ongoing conversation.
- 6). Allow a blind person to handle a child's natural curiosity in his or her own way.
- 7). Ask before assuming a blind person needs help.
- 8). Ask if a blind person would like a description of surroundings if you're together in a space unfamiliar to the blind person.
- 9). Remember that a blind person is not visually distracted. Pay attention to your conversation and inform him or her directly if something occurs to distract you.
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Watch a blind person's reactions. If you sense confusion, a discreet offer to help might be welcome. - 11
Respect a blind person's cane. Leave it alone and within the person's reach; it is vital to security and the ability to move. - 12
Remember a guide dog is not a pet. While the guide dog accompanies the blind person, you should allow it to devote its attention to that person. - 13
Tell a blind person you are departing when you leave his or her presence.
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