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White Cane Week - How To Guide a Blind Person
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Sometime even the most mobile visually impaired person may need a little help. Learn the RIGHT way to guide the blind.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind has created this resource to help teachers and students learn about the blind community. This section explores the best techniques for guiding a blind person.
How To Guide a Blind Person
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