How would you describe a classroom to a blind man?

Question

my friend is blind and he's never been in a classroom. how would you describe it, like boring, chalkboards on the wall. Thanks.

Answer 1

I am visually impaired as well, and I have two children that are. I can tell you from personal experience that the best way to describe something to me is to give me an idea of what it looks like, tell me about shapes, sounds, and even the feel of something. Touch is one of the best ways to get across what something is like to someone who has vision problems. To touch a chalk board, gives you an idea of the texture and such. Smell is something else I use frequently. The smell of chalk, the classroom in general, all of that is very revelant when it comes to a visually impaired person. I hope this helps and dont be afraid to ask them to describe to you what they "see" you will be very surprised. To take it one step further, while you are showing him, blindfold yourself, it will give you a better idea of what they see.

Answer 2

Classrooms have lots of smells (like chalk, pencils) and textures (the chalkboard), and even sounds(books closing, chairs scraping, etc). Focus on those. Or better yet, take him to a classroom, I'm sure you could find a teacher at a local school who would allow this. That would be the best way for him to experience just what a classroom is like.

Answer 3

My husband is legally blind. He does not wear shorts because his legs are so banged up. I would describe a classroom as a room with a lot of square corners. He would understand.

Answer 4

you would tell him exactly what youy see.