Is it helpful to ask a blind person 'Do you need help?'

People who are blind or have low vision sometimes get approached with offers of help—whether they need it or not. Is it useful to offer help, or is it overstepping?

This week, Elena and Harv speak with:

• MasterChef Season 3 winner Christine Ha about building a culinary career while losing her vision and when she finds this question to be helpful
   
• Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, Director of Research at the Canadian National Institute of the Blind, explains how inclusive design could make this question less necessary
   
• and Amy Amantea performs a spoken word piece about what it feels like to receive inappropriate questions as someone living with sight loss - you can also listen to the piece below.

Find the transcript for the episode here.

Slam poem

Amy Amantea is an artist, actor and advocate for persons with disabilities. Amy Amantea lives in Vancouver and spends her time volunteering in the community, enhancing accessibility and creating awareness around sight loss. She plans to experience all that life has to offer!