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*I am a normal person who happens to be blind. Treat me as you do any acquaintance.
*Speak to me in normal tones. Don't ask my companion, "Does he or (she) take cream in his coffee?" Ask me
directly.
*I can walk more easily with you than with a dog or a cane. Don't pull my arm, but let me take yours.
* A person with a white cane has the legal right-or-way crossing a street. When driving a car, always stop for a person with a white cane.
*When I enter a bus, don't leave me standing at the door, but offer to guide me to a seat.
*When in a restaurant with me, please read the menu to me.
*When handing money to me,
separate the bills into denomina
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*When introducing me to another person, please indicate his location.
*An open door of a room or a car is a hazard for me. So are toys on the floor.
*Whenever you meet a blind
person with a guide dog, be sure to explain to any children nearby that the dog is a working dog and should not be distracted by petting.
*When dining, I will tell you how I am accustomed to having things
arranged, and I may need help to cut my meat. Please tell me where my napkin, glass and food is on my plate.
*I will discuss blindness with
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