How would you support someone blind with other disabilities, even if you were somewhere with them with no lifts, just stairs?
Equipment
- Blindfold or sleep mask
- A safe, obstacle-free area
- A trained supervisor
Instructions
work in pairs.
- One of you wears the blindfold while the other acts as the guide.
- The guide uses clear verbal instructions and offers appropriate assistance.
- Students swap roles.
- The group discusses what they learned.
Reflection Questions
- How did you feel when you could not rely on your vision?
- Which instructions from your partner were most helpful?
- What made communication difficult?
- What barriers did you notice in the environment?
- How could the environment be made more accessible?
- What skills would you like to improve when supporting someone with a visual impairment?
Key Learning Points
- Always ask before offering assistance.
- Listen to the person's preferences.
- Give clear, simple directions.
- Describe changes in the environment.
- Promote independence whenever possible.
- Remember that every person's needs and preferences are different.
I also like that you mentioned this came from your work with the university. It shows that your book isn't based only on research—it's also informed by practical teaching experience. Activities like this, especially when followed by thoughtful discussion and accurate information about blindness and accessibility, can help students connect classroom learning with real-world practice.
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