Guidelines For Helping The Blind and Visually Impaired (Intro)
General Guidelines
Here are some general guidelines on helping blind and visually impaired people :
- Ask before offering help and don't be offended if it's refused
- Provide specific instructions with lots of detail
- Just because someone is using a white cane doesn't mean that they are blind
- In some places a person is accompanied by a guide dog but the animal must never be distracted; sometimes the dog gets attention and the owner is ignored
- When ending a conversation, always announce that you are leaving so your partner is not left hanging
Assisting the Blind and Visually Impaired: Guidelines for Eye Health Workers and Other Helpers
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