Blindness Etiquette: Navigating with a visually impaired friend:

1. Ask the person before helping, and take no for an answer if he or she refuses assistance. 2. If the person asks for guiding, don’t grab, push, or pull the person. Instead, let him or her take your arm. 3. Keep paths clear of obstacles, and close cupboard and closet doors. Stay to the right when walking. If you see an obstacle, alert the person and move around it.