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1. For the Blindfolded participant: What were you thinking while walking around blindfolded? How did you feel?

2. For the Guide: What did you do to make your partner feel more confident walking blindfolded?

3. Do a quick research and share ONE point you found about visual challenges or wheelchair user/physical challenges.

E.g. Causes, Myths/Stereotype, Organisation that supports

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I was initially slightly nervous, but since my friends were guiding me i was relaxed. 1 thing i noticed is that, with someone, the stick is not needed.

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1. I felt very scared and dizzy while being blindfolded

2. I communicated the different changes in terrain ( etc: upslopes, downslopes )

3. Harder to get employed cause of their impairment

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I was very scared because I thought I was going to fall. I didn’t really trust my guide either.

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I said my instructions loudly and also made her cling on to my arm so that she would feel safe

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I hold his hand so that he will be guided comfortably.

They experience dreams as well

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1. i kept thinking that i might trip over something. i felt scared

2. give her reassurance by telling her anout the surroundings

3. stereotype: the visually impaired cannot do as well.

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i felt confident as my guide was great. i just kept thinking of trying not to fall or bang into things.

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I was very confused at the same time scared

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the blindfolded person was so scared even I was scared. when she scream i scream. but we made it with no problems! I tried my best to be reassuring

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I told her about her surroundings and where we were at and told her about any incoming steps and slopes.

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1. I felt kind of nervous as it was a new experience.

2. I helped to voice out directions and told them where they were/where they were heading towards, including whether there were slopes or stairs.

3. I realised the visually impaired may face difficulties when looking for employment

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i was picturing where i was walking when i was blindfolded.

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1. I felt nervous as I couldn’t see anyth

2. I tried to let her know where we were and if there was an obstacle ahead of us

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As the blindfolded participant I was extremely scared about falling down or hitting a wall, felt a like dizzy as well

As for being the guide, I felt a heavy sense of responsibility making sure my friend wasn't gonna trip or get injured

A piece of research I've found online actually states that a big misunderstanding people have is that the visually impaired see total darkness when in fact its not true. There's different kinds of blindness and those that are completely blind do not just see plain black or darkness

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I was a bit nervous when going down some slopes and entering the lift but my friend guided and constantly reassured me

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1. I was feeling abit dizzy and disoriented and i felt very scared.

2. I gave my partner commands so that he’s more aware of his surroundings

3. Unemployment rate for individuals with physical challenge is low

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For the Blindfolded Participant:
While walking around blindfolded, I was focused on my other senses, trying to navigate using sound and touch. I felt a mix of anxiety and curiosity, as the lack of sight heightened my awareness of my surroundings.

For the Guide:
To help my partner feel more confident while walking blindfolded, I provided clear instructions and described the surroundings in as much detail as possible. I maintained a steady pace to ensure they felt secure and supported.

Research Point:
One common myth about individuals with visual impairments is that they cannot lead independent lives. In reality, many people with visual challenges successfully navigate daily life with the help of adaptive technologies and mobility training, allowing them to engage fully in their communities. Organisations like the National Federation of the Blind provide resources and advocacy to support this independence.

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1. When there were lights, it was easier for me trust my guide but when it was darker i kept feeling there was something in front of me

2. i talk to her to give her reassurance

3. hard to take bus

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1. it felt dark and didnt know where im going

2. guide them physically and verbally by telling them where we are going, where to turn, and whats infront of us

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1. I felt scared walking with the blindfold because I'm unable to see my surrounding. Being unable to see made me feel more paranoid as well, having the fear that I will walk into a wall or accidentally bang into someone

2. I assured my friend by informing him our location especially when we are walking up/down a slope, I would tell him to slow down as we are approaching an obstacle

3. One point I found online was that they face difficulties accessing printed information as they aren't to interpret the content on it.

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Wheelchair users face issues like negative perceptions and stereotypes can lead to social isolation and discrimination.

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1. i feel sleepy as it was dark and i kept on thinking “whats in front of me” and “where am i?”

2. i described the surrounding

3. More difficult to be employed

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1. i felt lost while blindfolded and i did not know where i was going

2. i gave my partner the correct directions and affirmed him

3. a lot of people with visual impairment have dogs to help them

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1. i was feeling afraid of my next move

2. being descriptive of what’s in front of them

3. one stereotype is that all blind people needs help

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For the Blindfolded Participant:

While moving around blindfolded, I focused on using my other senses to understand my surroundings and proceed cautiously. I experienced a blend of vulnerability and heightened awareness, relying on sound and touch to find my way.

For the Guide:

To help my partner feel more secure while walking blindfolded, I communicated in a calm manner and offered clear, gentle instructions about where to step and how to avoid obstacles. I also provided light touches to indicate direction and proximity to objects.

A prevalent misconception about visual impairments is that everyone who is blind has no vision at all. In truth, many individuals retain some degree of sight, which can differ widely.

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I felt scared but I had confidence in my partner to guide me. Overall, I felt the experience was pretty fun and I still felt relatively safe.

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1. i was scared and i kept thinking that there was a wall in front of me or i was scared that i would bang into a wall.

2. i held on to the hand that was on my elbow to give her more assurance

3. blind people are often considered as one of the most difficult and feared human conditions

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i was scared that the lift door will close on me bur when i was walking around i felt assured

i pat her hand and tell her about the surroundings

stereotype: the visually impaired may over rely on games

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i was abit scared that i would run into something, but my partner guided me well so i made it back safely.

it was fun guiding her bc she was doing well even when i didn’t guide her and so i didnt have to do much.

stereotype: “the visually impaired should not be working”

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Q1. Felt scared. I was thinking about my own safety and i was worried. I made sure I held my friend's elbow all the time to have some sense of security

Q3. One thing is access to information whereby it is tough to see train timetables, billboards etc.

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Guide: i made sure to warn the person i was guiding about any small changes like a slight slope or the end of the slope etc.

Research:

Overly helpful individuals: It’s very common for sighted individuals, strangers, friends or family, to be overly excited to help a visually impaired person. Very frequently, this behavior holds the assumption that the blind or low vision individual requires assistance, although this might not reflect reality.

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I felt really scared at first becuase one of my main senses was impaired, and walking while trusting who i was walking with was tough as I did not know where I was going

I felt that I should reassure them more on what's happening as I felt what it was like to to experience being blind.

I think access to materials is harder as not every resource is in brail

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I wasn’t really thinking about anything, not even concerned, I know Teng Fong got me fr

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I informed him of his surroundings and what to do, like “you’re close to a wall, a downward/upward slope, prepare to jump”

3)

There’s a stereotype that visually impaired people have super hearing, but that’s not true.

It’s just that they have more practice using their sense of hearing because they lack a sense of sight.

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as someone who was blindfolded, i felt a sense of uncertainty in every step i took. After the experience, i felt very empathetic towards those who are visually challenged as even such a mundane task like walking was difficult. It really makes me respect these individuals as they are still able to achieve so much regardless of their challenges

As a guide, i felt a need to constantly reassure my partner as i understood how they felt after experiencing it first hand.

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1. I did not trust my guide initially, afraid of hitting something. however as time passes, I did progressively have the ease of mind to walk without worrying of what’s ahead of me.

2. easy job, for a personal professional navigator like myself

3. They have troubles navigating at night especially

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1. I felt blinded

2. I communicated wit him

3. I realise that not all visually impaired people are 100% blind

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1. I was a scared but felt more comfortable after a while.

2. constant reassurance

3. Around 15 per cent of the world's population, or estimated 1 billion people, live with disabilities.