Sighted Guide Technique
These Sighted Guide Technique pages are
compliments of The Maryland School for the Blind and the Greater
Baltimore Medical Center, and are used by permission.
Sighted guide technique refers to
a method by which a visually impaired person and a sighted person can walk together safely
and-comfortably. Specific techniques and movements are prescribed to allow the pair to
negotiate a variety of travel situations safely, comfortably, and efficiently.
The person who is
visually impaired may be someone with partial sight or no sight. Many people who have
reduced vision can move independently for the majority of the time but may need assistance
in dark or unfamiliar areas.
Sighted guide technique requires a
minimal amount of practice to master; however, it does require some time and effort. Once
you are at ease with the technique you will be able to negotiate most areas without
interrupting your conversation and without unnecessary verbal directions. The experienced
follower will be able to teach a novice guide quickly and the experienced guide will be
able to guide most visually impaired people with comfort.
NOTE: Throughout these
instructions the sighted person will be referred to as the guide and the
visually impaired person will be referred to as the follower.
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MSB/GBMC.
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