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PASSENGER with a VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

Still from the movie clip: the taxi driver takes Janet's arm
Get the Quicktime movie player Movie clip: Collecting a blind person and helping them to and into the cab
Broadband · Modem

Communication tips

  "It's hard for folk meeting a blind person for the first time to know what to do. I always say the best policy is to ask all the questions at the start and don't be embarrassed"  
Quote from Vicky
  "Be friendly and talk"  
  "I usually get 2 rings on the phone when they are waiting for me"  
  "Having a good understanding is important"  
  "The driver usually sees me right up the door"  
Quotes from Janet on what she's found useful when she uses taxis
Still from the movie clip: Janet climbs out of the cab
Get the Quicktime movie player Movie clip: Guiding a blind person out of the cab and to the door
Broadband · Modem

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