Visual Disabilities

The MIA Institute

The MIA Institute was developed and created by the Miami Inclusion Alliance.

The mission of the Miami Inclusion Alliance (MIA) is to learn about the intersection of disability and domestic violence and/or sexual assault in order to promote a culture of inclusion within and between all collaborating agencies.

This Collaboration will implement the necessary changes so that persons with disabilities who are affected by domestic violence and/or sexual assault have access to services.

The four collaborating agencies are MUJER, CVAC, Dade Legal Aid and Disability Independence Group Inc.

Our vision is that every agency that serves victims/survivors is accessible, and safe, and promotes dignity and respect.

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* 1. Today's Date

Date

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* 2. Contact Information

Name

Company

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 3. A best practice when working with a person that is Blind is to:

Speak to their caregiver or companion to assess what the person needs

Ask the person if he/she needs assistance

Speak loudly so that they know that you are speaking to them

Grab a person’s arm and move them without asking permission

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* 4. Every person with a disability is different and accommodation requests will vary from person to person.

True

False

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* 5. When giving a person that is blind information you should:

Explain using clear directional signs such as left and right

Count the number of steps and warn a person if a stair is coming in advance

Use measurements when describing a place

All of the above

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* 6. When signing a document, a person might use a symbol or code.

True

False

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* 7. In the video, Luz describes her Service Animal as helping her:

To have a feeling of security and protection

To be independent

To travel with her on trips

All of the above

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* 8. You should speak directly to the person the person that is Blind and not his/her companion or friend.

True

False

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* 9. Which of the following would help Luz feel comfortable when she visits your office?

Ask her to explain her disability.

Explain the place, walk her around, and let her get a feeling for the space

Ask her to pay cash for your services.

Not allowing her guide dog to stay with her

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* 10. Public Transportation for a person with a disability is fully accessible, easy to use, and reliable.

True

False

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* 11. Which of the following ways can an agency support victims/survivors that is Blind?

Have signs in Braille

Have documents available in alternative formats such as large print, braille, or readable pdf’s

Make sure all pathways and hallways are clear

All of the above

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* 12. Which of the following are common ways for someone to abuse a person that is Blind?

Re-arrange the furniture in a room

Taking away a person’s phone or tablet

Hiding a person’s cane

All of the above

This survey is hosted by the Disability Independence Group. If you have any questions please contact Deborah Dietz at debbie@justdigit.org or call us at 305-669-2822.

This project was supported by Grant No. 2020-FW-AX-K006 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

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