1. DO’s and DON'Ts

2. Even though I cannot see, I can hear you very well. So:

3. DO’s and DON'Ts Even though I cannot see, I can hear you very well. So: –Please, talk directly to me, not through my companion.

4. DO’s and DON'Ts Even though I cannot see, I can hear you very well. So: –Please, talk directly to me, not through my companion. –Don’t shout. I am blind, but my hearing is good.

5. DO’s and DON'Ts Do not play the: “Do you know who this is?” game.

6. DO’s and DON'Ts Do not play the: “Do you know who this is?” game. When you say hello, identify yourself.

7. DO’s and DON'Ts Ask me if I need assistance, and I will let you know.

8. DO’s and DON'Ts Ask me if I need assistance, and I will let you know. Please, do not insist if I tell you that I am fine.

9. DO’s and DON'Ts Feel free to use the word “see” in front of me. It’s okay to say, “Nice to see you.”

10. DO’s and DON'Ts Feel free to use the word “see” in front of me. It’s okay to say, “Nice to see you.” I am also very happy to see you!

11. DO’s and DON'Ts Say my name when you address me.

12. DO’s and DON'Ts Say my name when you address me. –Dorothy, what would you like to drink?

13. DO’s and DON'Ts Say my name when you address me. –Dorothy, what would you like to drink? Give me specific directions.

14. DO’s and DON'Ts Say my name when you address me. –Dorothy, what would you like to drink? Give me specific directions. –Your drink is on the table, to your right.

15. DO’s and DON'Ts Don’t push me or pull me.

16. DO’s and DON'Ts Don’t push me or pull me. Allow me to hold your arm and follow you as you walk.

17. DO’s and DON'Ts Don’t push me or pull me. Allow me to hold your arm and follow you as you walk. Alert me when we approach stairs.

18. DO’s and DON'Ts Don’t push me or pull me. Allow me to hold your arm and follow you as you walk. Alert me when we approach stairs. Tell me if they are going up or down.

19. DO’s and DON'Ts Please, remember:

20. DO’s and DON'Ts Please, remember: I am just an individual who has lost the sense of sight

21. DO’s and DON'Ts Please, remember: I am just an individual who has lost the sense of sight, but I have the same feelings and deserve the same respect as everyone else.