https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6 More than 3.4 million Americans aged 40 years and older are either legally blind or are visually impaired en-us 2020-04-24 12:51:39 UTC 2020-04-24 15:05:43 UTC hello@padlet.com albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528262822 The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, specifies that healthcare facilities must make accommodations for people who are blind.]]> 2020-04-24 12:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528262822 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528278437 Let’s say it’s a slow day in the pharmacy, you’ve dispensed some meds and refilled some prescriptions, when you see a person walking towards the counter, let’s name this person Paul, because it starts with the first two letters of patient and I’m not very creative.]]> 2020-04-24 13:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528278437 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528295610 “Another regular patient” you think to yourself, but Paul is not really regular, he is about to be your first blind patient interaction, so how do you proceed?]]> 2020-04-24 13:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528295610 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528311443 To start you should find out if the person needs assistance, just because a person is blind does not mean that person either wants or needs assistance. Ask, don’t assume. Blindness is a condition in which it is often easy to find alternative techniques so Paul might not even need help, but for the sake of education let’s say he does look like he needs assistance what should you do?]]> 2020-04-24 13:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528311443 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528333007 First remember that nobody likes to be treated like they’re slow, you know that feeling when someone acts like they’re smarter than you and you just feel like rolling your eyes until they hurt? You want to avoid that at all cost, people want to be as independent as possible when getting from one place to another. You can help by giving detailed directions that make use of landmarks. Be sure, however, you talk about “left” and “right” from the person’s perspective, not your own.]]> 2020-04-24 13:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528333007 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528336192 2020-04-24 13:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528336192 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528357654 But other than helping Paul move around the pharmacy what’s the most important? His medicine yes! If you didn’t say medicine I... don’t know what to tell you but anyways; It is crucial that everyone with sight loss can use and take their medicines safely, which includes being able to read dispensing labels and storage instructions. ]]> 2020-04-24 13:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528357654 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528363343 When producing written materials, consider the print size, layout, contrast, and paper. Use large print. While 14-point type is considered large print, 16- to 18-point type may be preferable. Make sure, however, not to make letters so large they cannot be read with a magnifier. ]]> 2020-04-24 13:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528363343 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528364958 Set your margins so that they are at least an inch wide on all sides, and have at least 1 1/2  spaces between lines of type. Make sure that there is significant contrast between the lettering and background, such as black print on white or light colored paper. Use a matte rather than glossy paper to reduce glare, making the document easier to see.]]> 2020-04-24 13:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528364958 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528400364 It’s completely understandable to feel a little uncomfortable when providing care to someone who literally can’t see you, so here is a video from a channel made by a blind person in case you are interested in learning more about them.]]> 2020-04-24 13:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528400364 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528407882 Now that Paul finally got his meds and understands his instructions you are done with your first encounter with a blind patient... that sounds kind of harsh it you know what I mean]]> 2020-04-24 13:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528407882 albert_delacruzulloa https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528415250 2020-04-24 13:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/albert_delacruzulloa/a0reiweljxjgtkz6/wish/528415250