It’s not hard to make the world more hospitable to those who can’t see. Here are some of BlindNewWorld’s tips on how to be more inclusive (www.blindneworld.org).

¦ Introduce yourself in a normal tone of voice. (No need to speak louder than usual.)

¦ Discourage young children and others from staring or making disparaging comments.

¦ Offer to help blind people across construction zones and dangerous intersections.

¦ In a social situation, offer assistance: describe the layout of the room and who is there.

¦ Begin work meetings by asking people to identify themselves. Provide materials electronically instead of or in addition to hard copies.

¦ Don’t fret about using vision- oriented phrases such as “did you see that?’’

¦ Don’t pet the guide dog.

Cate McQuaid