Before we proceeded to research and interviews, we not only looked for related information and news online, but also designed a questionnaire about the blind. The purpose for this questionnaire is to understand what most children think about the visually impaired. Target respondents are the fifth graders of Wu Xing Primary School. Here is the result of our questionnarie:
Questionnaire designers:
Yen-Ching, Min-Han, and Wen-Hung
Questions:
1.What do you think about the visually impaired?
2. If you come across a visually impaired friend in need, how would you help him/her?
3.What do you think are the causes of blindness?
4.What kind of occupations are for the visually impaired?
5. Do you know if they can use the computer?
6.Do you know any restaurants or public places near school or in Taipei City that is friendly to the visually impaired?
7.If you have further questions about the visually impaired, please list them below.
Results:140 copies of questionnaires
Analysis of responses:
1.What do you think about the visually impaired?
99% of the students feel sorry for them.
2.How do we help them?
90% or the students are willing to help the visually impaired to cross the road, or to any places that they wish to go. The others have stated that they have no idea.
3.What are the causes of blindness?
Most students think blindness is either born with or caused by accidents. 10% of the students have no idea what the causes of blindness are.
4. What kind of occupations are for the visually impaired?
Most people think that the most suitable job for the blind is being a masseur while less people have mentioned musicians and singers.
5.Can the blind use the computer?
97% of the respondents think not because the blind cannot see the computer screen. 3% of the respondents think they can use the computer because of ways like Braille typing, listening, and keyboard memorization.
6.Do you know any restaurants or public places near school or in Taipei City that is friendly to the visually impaired?
Most people either don’t know or not sure about this.
7.Respondents’ questions for the visually impaired:
Shao-Tung from Class 1 asked: “Is it horrible not being able to see?"
Ting-Chia from Class 9 asked: “Is it hard being blind?”
Shu-Yung from Class 1 asked: “Do the blind need company when going to the restroom?”
Chun-Yuan from class 6 asked: “What’s it like living in the world of darkness?”
Chia-Yu from Class 6 asked: “Is it inconvenient being visually impaired?”
Chih-Chun from Class 3 asked: “Do all blind people wearing sunglasses?”
Jui-Hsien from Class 8 asked: “Are there chances for the blind to have their eyesight back?”
Li-Ling from Class 8 asked: “What kind of frustrating things have you experienced when you first lost your eyesight?”
Pei-Ni from Class 4 asked: “Does your guide dog follow your instructions?”
Ya-Ju from Class 3 asked: “How do the blind cross the road?”
Yu-Han from Class 5 asked: “Can the blind cook on their own?”