January 27, 2005 at 12:00 am #25225
Ian
Member
I’m legally blind. I’ve traveled independently most of my life with a cane, a guide dog and at times without either. I appreciate someone asking if they can help, and I often decline graciously. However, when someone half-opens a door, it creates a risk to my safety. I would prefer someone to tell me, ‘Sir, the door is open to your right, or to your left.’ Or, ‘Look out for the trash can just inside the door, sir.’ It would be frightening and threatening to be pulled out of the way of danger, despite someone’s good intentions.