Is it OK to ask a blind person if they need help?

Offer help. If you see a blind person who seems to need help, offer your services. Speak directly to them, not through a third party, and let them know you are addressing them. If your help is refused, don’t be offended.

How do you communicate with a visually impaired person?

Speak directly to the person not through a companion, guide, or other individual. Speak to the person using a natural conversational tone and speed. Do not speak loudly and slowly unless the person also has a hearing impairment. Address the person by name when possible.

Can you assist blind people?

Approach, Ask, Assist. Approach: if you suspect someone may need a hand, walk up, greet them and identify yourself. Ask: “Would you like some help?” The person will accept your offer or tell you if they don’t require assistance. Assist: listen to the reply and assist as required.

When guiding a person who is blind you should?

If you are asked to guide a Blind person:

1. DO allow the person you are guiding to hold your arm and follow as you walk.
2. DO move your guiding arm behind your back when approaching a narrow space so the person you are guiding can step behind you and follow single-file.

What are the needs of a blind person?

Information needs (what information, where to obtain it, provision in suitable formats). Transport (public services, cost, environment). Education (mainstream, specialist, and further education institutions). Enablement (making the most of residual sight and encouraging independence).

What are the social needs of a blind person?

Blind persons should be encouraged to lead an active life with their friends. They need to be encouraged to pursue hobbies and enjoy pastimes. It is also important to encourage elderly blind persons to be communicative. Often seniors have the feeling that their being blind adversely affects their independence.

What should I do if I need to guide a blind person?

If you are in a situation where you need to guide a blind or visually impaired person then make sure you guide them correctly. If you are asked to guide a blind or visually impaired person, let them take your arm, or ask them how they would prefer to be guided. Don’t grab their cane or other mobility aid or drag them.

How do you start a conversation with a blind or visually impaired?

When you start a conversation with a blind or visually impaired person, introduce yourself so they know who you are. Remember that everyone has varying levels of vision, some visually impaired people are able to see you and recognise you, whereas others like myself are not.

What do you say to a blind person waiting for green light?

When you see a blind man waiting for the green light, do not grab him to cross the street. Many locations have systems for blind and visually impaired people, such as talking traffic lights. If you want to guide a blind person, mention it by saying “Oh, finally a green light” to yourself.

What to do when a blind person crosses the street?

For example, if a blind person is standing on the street corner, and their body language tells you that they are not comfortable crossing the street, it would be kind of you to offer assistance. On the other hand, if they seem confident, or you are not sure, strike up a conversation with them.