How to walk with a blind person

Actually, it's very simple. Offer him/her your elbow. Two fingers on your elbow are all that is necessary for a blind individual to follow your lead. He/she will walk slightly behind you. If you begin climbing steps, a signal will be sent, because your elbow will raise up. Conversely, when you descend the stairs, your elbow will move down. Also, any turns that you make are signaled in the same way.

Use of the term handicapped

Have you ever used the word? Do you know where it came from? Many years ago when families had a disabled member, they were thought to be unable to contribute. When the rest of the family went out to the fields for the day to work, the disabled family member was placed out in the front yard, under the tree, where they would sit and watch the world go by. In their lap was placed a hat for people to drop coins into as they drove by in their carriages. These disabled folks were said to be handy with their caps, which shortened to handicapped. In the business, when we hear people use this term, we know that they don't know anything about disabilities. So what is the proper terminology? Call me a person with a disability. It works just fine.

Bethesda Rehabilitation Ministry, Anshan, China

I thought you might like to meet a friend of mine. His name Zhang Xu. He is a medical doctor from China. Like myself, he was hurt in an accident and became a quadriplegic. Since his accident he has dedicated his life to helping those with disabilities through his ministry in Anshan, China. If you send him an e-mail at zhangxuhk@yahoo.com.CN , I'm sure he will gladly send you his monthly newsletter, featuring the great work that he is doing over there.

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