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Video Clips on Blindness Tips

White Cane Technique – Locate a Bus Stop

Bus Stops A bus stop sign could be on a pole or bus shelter. A telephone pole usually isnt used as a bus stop in the city, but could be in other areas. Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind

Bus Stops Check both sides of your body because youre not sure where a bus stop could be. You may find a shelter by listening for an echo. Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind

Waiting for the bus The proper way to wait for the bus is to face the street. This way the bus driver will be able to see you. Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind

Waiting for the bus It is a good idea to be early for the bus. The bus driver may be ahead of schedule. Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind

Raised Sidewalks/Crosswalks Use your cane from right to left using the shoreline method sweeping over to find the curb. Continue to locate a raised crosswalk. Use your cane from right to left using the shoreline method sweeping over to find the curb. Continue to locate a raised crosswalk. Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind

Raised Sidewalks/Crosswalks Turn to face the street. Walk up to the detectable warning. These are colored yellow which is important for people with low vision. Feel them with your cane Turn to face the street. Walk up to the detectable warning. These are colored yellow which is important for people with low vision. Feel them with your cane Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind

Crossing Put your cane in the waiting position. Listen for traffic. Once its clear you may cross. Put your cane in the waiting position. Listen for traffic. Once its clear you may cross. Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind Brought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind