How do you explain sight to a blind person?

Note: I was asked to answer this question.] I'm not blind (just nearsighted), nor do I work with the blind. read more

If the person had sight once before, you simply describe things to them. If they have never had sight, it is impossible to describe what something looks like because they do not have a reference to draw from. Their brain has never had a chance to create visual memories. You can, however, describe how something feels. read more

Sight to the blind, specifically, the born blind is a difficult thing to assume. Since its congenital and hard to describe somethings to them to be able to picture it in their gloomy vision, such as colors, the only option they have is the magic during the REM (dream). read more

Best Answer: You don't need to explain sight to a blind person. Our whole world is so skewed toward the visual intake of information that any blind person / child picks up on this VERY early. All it takes is a peer group that includes several sighted or partially sighted kids. read more