How Do You Interact With Blind People?
• Always treat blind people as just another person as they simply do things differently. • Blind does not mean can’t nor does it mean stupid. It is only a physical challenge. • Bear in mind that blind people treat their guide dogs and white canes as extensions of their bodies. Never distract guide dogs from their job or touch, move or grab a cane without the owner’s permission. • Imagine if someone moved your keys once you’ve established a location in which you can readily and quickly retrieve them. That’d slow you down. Plus, it’s personal property. The keys allow the sighted person to drive a car which is a mobility tool and the white cane allows the blind individual to travel effectively, independently and safely which also acts as a mobility tool. • Identify yourself and others who may be with you when meeting someone who is blind. Ideally, instead of saying “This is John” (or whoever), have those who are with you introduce themselves – one at a time – to the blind person. When con
