Learn the proper guide techniques for the blind and visually impaired in this step-by-step tutorial. Mastering the Sighted Guide technique, a key orientation and mobility skill, is essential for anyone looking to provide safe, respectful assistance.
đĄ In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The Foundation of Guide Techniques:
Discover the correct way for a person to hold your arm for maximum communication and stability.
How to Walk, Turn, and Navigate Curbs:
Learn the mechanics of moving together, including how to walk in a straight path, stop and pause at curbs or terrain changes, and execute smooth turns that keep the guided person oriented and secure.
Guiding to Objects & Seating
Understand the simple yet crucial technique for helping a person with a visual impairment locate objects, doorknobs, or chairs.
The Most Common Mistakes to Avoid
We'll cover what NOT to do when guiding someone, ensuring the experience is respectful, comfortable, and puts the person with the visual impairment in control of their own movement.
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