We asked him what steps people can take to ensure blind people feel safe.
Helping a blind person walk.
So if i am walking outside and know there is a school nearby then i can assume that it is near when i hear children playing and laughing.
You don t need to go and help every.
First and most importantly never assume the person wants or needs your help.
Always ask first and never force the person to accept your help.
Here are few pointers to help a blind or visually impaired person with mobility so you can be supportive and considerate.
Above all your behavior should communicate respect and an awareness that the person you re helping is more than just blind.
Let the blind person know which part of the chair you are touching.
Relax and walk at a comfortable consistent pace about a half step ahead.
In addition to walking you may need to help a blind person sit down.
Alerting the person when you walk in the room asking how you can help and using language that s not awkward are all ways you can show courtesy to a blind person.
Let the person who is blind or have low vision know that you have entered the room.
Walk up to the chair and place your guiding arm on the chair.
Tell the blind person which way a chair is facing.
People will walk either up or down towards us and expect us to move.