The human guide technique, also known as sighted guide, is a safe and efficient way to walk with someone who has vision loss. Here’s a quick overview.

To offer your services as a sighted guide, approach the person who is blind or visually impaired, introduce yourself and ask if they would like your help. Do not grab, push or pull a person with vision …

Sighted Guide (also known as Human Guide) technique enables a person who is blind to use a person with sight as a guide. The technique follows a specific form and has specific applications. Offer to …

Learn how to be a respectful and effective sighted guide for someone who is blind or visually impaired. This practical guide covers key techniques, etiquette, and resources to ensure safe and confident …

Jan 13, 2023 · The sighted guide is responsible for seeing that the person who is blind is on the side away from the door opening if the person who is blind cannot hold the door. The guide is also …

The sighted guide gives verbal cue ("would you like an arm/wrist") and/or nonverbal cue (touching the back of the person who is blind hand with the back of the guide's hand). The person who is blind …

Mar 9, 2022 · The Sighted Guide Technique is popularly accepted as the safest, most efficient way for a person with a visual impairment to walk with a sighted person. Identify yourself and ask if assistance …

The sighted guides are such a close and essential part of the competition, that the athlete with a visual impairment and the guide are considered a team, and both athletes are medal candidates.

Nov 4, 2025 · The Sighted Guide technique is a key component of Orientation and Mobility training. Its purpose is to create a safe and cooperative partnership between a guide and a person with a visual …

Oct 24, 2023 · It’s important not to assume that someone walking with a white cane or a guide dog needs help, but it usually can’t hurt to offer assistance. When you do, it’s good to know how best to …