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Blindness Questions and Answers

Questions:

  • Who was Louis Braille?
  • Who was Helen Keller?
  • What is Braille?
  • What is the White Cane Law?
  • What kind of jobs do blind people have?
  • What causes blindness?
  • Where do blind children go to school?
  • Why do some blind people use dogs while others use canes for travel?
  • How does a blind person identify money?
  • How do blind people get around?
  • How do blind people identify their clothes?
  • How do blind people recognize colors?
  • How do blind people shop for groceries?
  • How do blind people read Braille?
  • How do blind people cook?
  • How do blind people know what is in the can or package on the shelf?
  • How does a blind person tell time?
  • How does a blind man shave or tie a necktie?
  • How does a blind woman put on make-up and do her hair?
  • How does a blind person know he's in front of his house?
  • How does a blind person know when to cross the street?
  • How does it feel to be blind?
  • Will I learn more about blindness if I close my eyes or wear a blindfold?
  • Do blind people play games or cards?
  • Do blind people feel bad about being blind? Do they lik