When working with a Deaf-Blind person, please do

• A. Speak loudly for guidance
• B. Hand them a device
• C. Write notes only
• D. Offer your arm for guidance

Answer: (D)

Guiding a Deaf-Blind person safely relies on providing tactile, continuous guidance. Offering your arm for guidance creates a clear physical path for them to follow. The person places their hand on your arm or elbow and you move together, maintaining a steady pace and describing obstacles as you go. This approach respects autonomy, communicates clearly through touch, and works even when sight and sound are limited. Before making contact, ask for permission and explain the plan; keep contact steady and avoid sudden movements.

Speaking loudly doesn’t provide reliable navigational cues through touch, and a device may not be accessible or useful in the moment. Writing notes only assumes reading ability and the right format, which may not be available or practical during movement.