Often, people who live with low vision, vision impairment, or those who are blind can be identified by the presence of a white cane (sometimes called a stick) or a guide dog. As a person with sight, you may wish to offer help, and while it may be appreciated, remember that people with vision loss are very capable of getting where they are going independently! Like the rest of us, they may need directions from time to time, so the key is to know how to offer help respectfully!

In late January, I met with a student who was beginning a practicum assignment with the blind yoga class an organization I am involved with offers. I met with her in advance to answer any questions she had. She was a bit… well, as she said it, “Not nervous exactly, but I just don’t want to do the wro