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How do you greet a blind person?
Communication etiquette with people who are blind
- Identify yourself and greet the person by name.
- Speak in a natural tone, unless the person is hearing impaired.
- When the conversation is over, verbally indicate this to the person you are speaking to.
- Never speak through a third person.
How would you introduce yourself in forms of colors to a blind person?
Consider smells and tastes to describe colors.
- Explain that spicy foods, and the peppers for spicy foods, are often red.
- Give the person an orange, and explain that oranges are the color orange.
- Do the same thing with a lemon and a banana, and explain that lemons and bananas are the color yellow.
How do you approach a blind stranger?
The Do’s and Don’ts of Helping a Blind Person
- Do Include them.
- Don’t assume they are helpless.
- Do communicate clearly with them.
- Don’t do stupid things.
- Do speak directly to them.
- Don’t speak to or pet their guide dog without consulting them first.
- Do raise their awareness to new technologies.
- Don’t compare.
How do you introduce yourself to a blind person on Zoom?
Introduce yourself the first time you speak. An introduction could also include a visual description of yourself and your pronouns. Example: I’m Jane Doe from Anytown University. I use she/her pronouns.
Is it rude to ask a blind person?
It is plain rude to ask people who are blind or visually impaired this question. It comes from the curiosity to ‘check’ how blind they actually are. You are implying that you need validation in order to believe them. But, you don’t have the right to ask someone this question.
How do you explain vision to a blind person?
A person with total blindness won’t be able to see anything. But a person with low vision may be able to see not only light, but colors and shapes too. However, they may have trouble reading street signs, recognizing faces, or matching colors to each other. If you have low vision, your vision may be unclear or hazy.
What will you do when you meet a blind person?
When approaching a blind person, initiate the greeting using a normal tone of voice. Identify yourself and then inquire if your assistance is desired. If so, touch your hand to the back of their hand as a signal or them to take your arm. Avoid pulling blind people by the hand or tugging at their sleeves.
What are some tips for people who are blind?
Everyone likes to capture special moments to save and show to others. Do speak directly to a person who is blind. Don’t speak to a family member or friend and ignore the person who is blind. Remember they can speak for themselves. Don’t push, pull or grab a person who is blind. This can cause accidents and is often embarrassing.
What is the best way to introduce yourself as a guide?
Introduce yourself and talk directly to the person you are guiding. If you are going to guide them, ask them how they like to be guided. Tell them about kerbs and steps as you approach them and say whether they go up or down.
How do you interact with a blind or visually impaired student?
People who are sighted can often feel apprehensive when encountering, conversing with or teaching a student who is blind or visually impaired. They question what to say or what not to say. As part of an In-Service meeting, help educators and team members understand how to interact with the student who is blind visually impaired.
What should you not do if someone is visually impaired?
Visually impaired or blind does not mean hearing impaired. Don’t leave a person who is blind, talking to themselves. Let them know when you are leaving. Don’t use hand signals. People with severe visual impairments can’t see waving or pointing hands.