When guiding a visually impaired person, which action should you take?

When guiding a visually impaired person, which action should you take?

• A. Let the person hold your arm/shoulder
• B. Talk directly to the person in normal capacity
• C. Walk behind the person to guide them
• D. Use your badge as a guide

Answer: (B)

Talking directly to the visually impaired person in normal capacity is essential when guiding them. Verbal communication keeps them informed, involved, and safe by letting you describe what you’re about to do and warn about turns, obstacles, or changes in direction. It respects their independence and helps them rely on your guidance rather than assuming what they can or cannot see. Walking behind them can reduce their sense of safety and awareness, and letting them simply hold your arm or shoulder or using a badge as a guide doesn’t provide actual navigational information. The key is to address the person directly and give clear, direct cues about what’s happening next.

Talking directly to the visually impaired person in normal capacity is essential when guiding them. Verbal communication keeps them informed, involved, and safe by letting you describe what you’re about to do and warn about turns, obstacles, or changes in direction. It respects their independence and helps them rely on your guidance rather than assuming what they can or cannot see.

Walking behind them can reduce their sense of safety and awareness, and letting them simply hold your arm or shoulder or using a badge as a guide doesn’t provide actual navigational information. The key is to address the person directly and give clear, direct cues about what’s happening next.