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Sighted/Human Guide

Sighted/Human Guide. Making Contact & Stance. Walking in the Hallway. Arm close to side, natural Be careful turning corners, don’t walk into things Make sure the follower is not running their hand along the wall. Doorways and Narrow Spaces. Maintain communication throughout

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Sighted/Human Guide

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  1. Sighted/Human Guide

  2. Making Contact & Stance

  3. Walking in the Hallway • Arm close to side, natural • Be careful turning corners, don’t walk into things • Make sure the follower is not running their hand along the wall

  4. Doorways and Narrow Spaces • Maintain communication throughout • It’s easiest to keep traveler on hinge side of the doorway • Move arm to center of back to indicate a narrow space

  5. Doorways & Narrow Spaces

  6. Traveling Up and Down Stairs • Hand on rail • Explain direction • One step ahead

  7. Assisting with a Chair • Explain which direction the chair is facing • Have traveler find the back of the chair • Describe the height of the chair • Example: The chair is facing you and is about knee high, if you reach out you can feel the back of the chair

  8. Room Familiarization • Establish your reference point • Example: The doorway is the center of the south wall and will be our reference point. • Use N, S, E, & W or Hands of a Clock for directions • Directions are based off the reference point and they do not have to be true direction. • Explain the room and its layout • Give a description of the room and what’s in it. • Note where the permanent and movable objects are located.

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