More interaction with these individuals can help correct the public's misconceptions, says Guide Dogs S'pore.
Mr Sebastian Quek with his guide dog Vogue, and Paralympic swimmer Ms Sophie Soon with her guide dog Orinda.
The annual event, marked on Oct 15, seeks to raise awareness of aids that blind people use to travel independently, such as canes and guide dogs. There are also people who would try to lure Vogue away by whistling at her, even when Mr Quek is crossing the road. Such distractions can compromise her focus, putting both dog and handler at risk.“Nowadays, many people are glued to their phones, so they don’t really see me,” he said. “The few who offer me a seat in public transport would just walk away from their seat without informing me, when I cannot see.
More than 40,000 people in Singapore are living with blindness or vision impairment, GDS estimates, and this number is expected to rise with an ageing population and longer lifespans. Eye conditions that lead to vision loss, such as diabetic retinopathy and cataracts, are becoming more common as people live longer and develop chronic health conditions.
Interest in guide dogs is growing among the visually impaired, with six people currently on the waiting list.
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