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How to interact with a blind? |
People should follow and take into consideration several important points when
they interact with blind people as follows:
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Dealing with blind should be normally, avoid showing them
the feelings of pity, sorrow or compassion.
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Don’t use words or terms that could possibly heart their
feelings such us, watch it, did you see, look….etc
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Notify the blind of your presence whenever you enter or
leave his room.
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Introduce yourself, your name, every time you talk to
blind.
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Talk in a very normal tone never raises your voice!
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Talk directly to blind person whenever you want to have a
conversation with him.
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Never feel embarrassed to correct and guide a blind if he
misbehaved or make very weird movements.
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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.
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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.
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