Blake Teaches Dallas Fire-Rescue Recruits How to Assist People without Sight in Emergencies

Blake stands and presents in front of a big room with fire fighters sitting in the crowd

I’ve been able to pursue my passion for 13 years with Envision Dallas (formerly Lighthouse for the Blind), and I get to perform a variety of enjoyable assignments. I have enjoyed living a fairly full life without sight, and when it helps, I love sharing my perspective with others. One of my favorite examples is going out and speaking with Dallas Fire and Police recruits. There are usually around 50 in each class.

Blake demonstrates with another firefighter how to be a sighted guide during an emergency

Thank you to the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department for recently inviting me to represent Envision Dallas Outreach. I shared methods for effective communication and how to best assist people with blindness during an emergency situation. I demonstrated with them the proper and safest way to lead a person without sight. The group was engaged and had excellent follow-up questions. I appreciate any opportunity to educate and interact with the community!