🟠 Friday: Creating Safer, Kinder Spaces
Helen Keller Quote:
“The highest result of education is tolerance.”
How You Can Support a DeafBlind Person
This week we’ve seen how DeafBlind people communicate, the strength they carry, and the tools that help them live more independently. But now we ask an important question: What role do the rest of us play?
Creating a more inclusive world isn’t just about technology or policy — it starts with kindness. With awareness. With people willing to slow down and connect.
If you’ve ever wondered how to support a DeafBlind person in your life or community, here are a few simple things you can do:
✅ Do introduce yourself clearly and gently
✅ Do ask what the person prefers — everyone communicates differently
✅ Do use clear touch if invited, and respect personal space
✅ Do learn a basic tactile sign or gesture — it shows you care
🚫 Don’t shout or over-enunciate — it doesn’t help
🚫 Don’t grab or move a person without asking
🚫 Don’t assume someone can’t do something — ask, don’t guess
💬 “The people I trust most are the ones who ask, ‘How can I support you today?’ That question makes all the difference.” – DBSA member
Even the smallest act of consideration can change someone’s day — or their life.
Today, we invite you to help spread awareness by sharing one tip, one flyer, or one kind gesture. Because every supportive action creates a safer, more understanding world.