Monday, 1 August 2022

What Can Sighted People Do To Help Visually Impaired Persons?



Visually impaired people are no less human as compared with people who do not suffer the same fate. These individuals deserve the utmost respect and must be treated with pride despite their deficiency.

 However, if you have the time and the luxury to help people with visual impairment, offer them a lending hand. It will not hurt to ask them if they need assistance. But be ready to be given a “no” in certain situations. In cases that some individuals accept your helping stance, here are some guidelines you must consider in helping them:

 

      If the people need assistance with mobility, clarify where they want you to

      stand, consider their pacing and adjust yours, and be as vocal and descriptive

      as you can in describing upcoming changes on the ground (rising or falling).

      In visiting homes of people with visual impairment, place things where they

      want them to be and do not change or reorder anything so they will not have a

      hard time locating these objects.

      Avoid petting the dogs of visually impaired individuals because it may cause

      distraction.

      Offer a helping hand with a sincere stance and not a pitying one.

On a personal note, you must take care of your pair of eyes so you can live life to the full with healthy vision. Undergo comprehensive eye exams, employ healthy habits, and be an assistance to those with permanent vision loss. 

It is highly recommended to have regular check-ups with an eye specialist Los Angeles, CA to give the most accurate advice concerning eye health.

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