How to Walk With a Blind Person

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Have the blind person hold your arm just above the elbow.. Make sure the blind person is a half step to a step behind you.. Have the blind person walk behind you in narrow spaces.

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1

Have the blind person hold your arm just above the elbow.

Step 1

Have the blind person hold your arm just above the elbow.

2

Make sure the blind person is a half step to a step behind you.

Step 2

Make sure the blind person is a half step to a step behind you.

3

Have the blind person walk behind you in narrow spaces.

Step 3

Have the blind person walk behind you in narrow spaces.

4

Let the blind person know if you need to switch sides.

Step 4

Let the blind person know if you need to switch sides.

5

Use words in dangerous situations.

Step 5

Use words in dangerous situations.

6

Move through doors.

Step 6

Move through doors.

7

Navigate steps and staircases.

Step 7

Navigate steps and staircases.

8

Use caution near curbs and roads.

Step 8

Use caution near curbs and roads.

9

Help with seating.

Step 9

Help with seating.

10

Guide a blind person into a car.

Step 10

Guide a blind person into a car.

11

Assist them in the airport.

Step 11

Assist them in the airport.

12

Approach, ask, and then assist.

Step 12

Approach, ask, and then assist.

13

Do not be overprotective.

Step 13

Do not be overprotective.

14

Describe the passing scene.

Step 14

Describe the passing scene.

15

Give directions verbally.

Step 15

Give directions verbally.

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