How to interact with a blind?

People should follow and take into consideration several important points when they interact with blind people as follows:
  • Dealing with blind should be normally, avoid showing them the feelings of pity, sorrow or compassion.

  • Don’t use words or terms that could possibly heart their feelings such us, watch it, did you see, look….etc

  • Notify the blind of your presence whenever you enter or leave his room.

  • Introduce yourself, your name, every time you talk to blind.

  • Talk in a very normal tone never raises your voice!

  • Talk directly to blind person whenever you want to have a conversation with him.

  • Never feel embarrassed to correct and guide a blind if he misbehaved or make very weird movements.

  • If you have been asked to help blind person for a walk hold his arm be in front of him. Avoid dragging him or pulling him.

  • Great a blind hand gently. Blind people sense the friendship feelings towards him.

  • Be aware of strengthening blind feelings of independency, i.e. let him open the door by himself, close the door, have a seat. But your presence is necessary for teaching and protection purposes.
  • Explain to blind events that occur around him like, sounds. Inform him with information on the place he is attending.
  • Enrich and charge blind feelings with strength, confidence, and self esteem. Show him that you trust him and you can count on his abilities.
  • Remember that your positive attitude towards the blind has a great impact among him.
  • Slow down whenever you saw a blind with stick crossing the road to avoid the confusion.
  • Never mock or underestimate a blind in any place or in any condition.
  • Notify him with any kind of surfaces he is walking on like alert him if he is step on a rough surface, high step, elevator… etc.
  • Never walk in rush or slowly whenever you accompany a blind for a walk.