Etiquette

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Etiquette
http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=36&TopicID=163
This website describes considerate behavior that should be extended to all individuals. Topic links include sighted guide issues, respecting a blind person's independence, giving directions, speaking directly and maintaining a conversation. There is also a link to a section on general issues of tact and consideration. American Foundation for the Blind is a well-known and respected blindness organization that publishes important journals such as Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. American Foundation for the Blind keeps this information up-to-date.  

Interacting With a Blind Person
http://www.blindskills.com/interacting.html
Easy-to-understand advice for behaving courteously when interacting with a blind individual. The website is a product of Blindskills, Inc. founded in 1983 by Carol M. McCarl, who was employed by the Oregon School for the Blind to teach mainstreamed visually impaired children in several counties.

Tips for Hospital Staff Members and Caregivers
http://www.blindskills.com/hospital.html
Tips for medical personnel or family members who must provide care to a hospitalized person who is blind or has low-vision. The information is very understandable for staff or the general public. The website is a product of Blindskills, Inc. founded in 1983 by Carol M. McCarl, who was employed by the Oregon School for the Blind to teach mainstreamed visually impaired children in several counties.