When a visually impaired person needs help, these secrets will be valuable to know.
The use of a knife and fork for preparing food for a meal might pose a chore for the visually impaired. Offer to cut the food items into bite size pieces for the person. This courtesy can be declined if that person is able to handle that chore on their own.
Quite often the love for animals brings people to approach a working seeing eye dog as they would any pet. It is customary to ask animal owners permission to touch the service animal. It might be denied, since that dog is at work and not for public attentions.
When a tight situation is foreseen with a visually impaired person, give the needed space for the person and service animal too. Your assistance will not be needed with the training the dog has received, however your consideration to not push or limit room to a visually impaired person and service dog is appreciated.
When a visually impaired person is visiting your home or office, tell the placement of certain types of furniture in the room. Explain using their body to convey where things are. For example: Coffee table is at your right knee and a couch is near your right hand etc. You could ask if you are needed to bring that person to a chair or other seating arrangements.
Serving food and liquids can be done without fanfare, but can be so helpful to the visually impaired person. Put the plate of food in front of them. Inform the person the location of the contents of the place, by using the clock. For example: peas are at 2 o'clock, potatoes are at 4 o'clock, pork chop is at 6 o'clock and applesauce is 10 o'clock. Beverages are at 2 o'clock on the outside of the plate. Tell if the beverage is cold or hot and actually what its contents is appropriate.
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