Do you know "White Cane SOS Signal"?
Do you know the "White Guide Stick SOS Help Signal"?
When Dai-san, @daikku_landsend, who runs an apparel shop in Tokyo, noticed "White Cane SOS" and posted on Twitter that he had helped people, it was retweeted more than 80,000 times and more than 168,000 "likes" gathered. "I knew it for the first time while being ashamed", "I was wondering if I was in trouble or okay, but I was relieved to know this! " "I am a communicable person, but when I saw this sign, I decided to call out with all my might".
@daikku_landsend, who runs a clothing store in Tokyo, tweeted that he was aware of the 'white guide stick SOS' and offered assistance, which was retweeted more than 80,000 times and received more than 168,000 likes. Caused great concern on the Internet, netizens have left messages "a little ashamed, I just learned that this is the original help signal" "I have encountered before, I don't know if the other party is really in trouble, and I don't know if I should go forward to talk, now I understand!" "Although there is social fear, if I see this signal, I will take the initiative to come forward and talk."
What is a white cane SOS signal?
What is the white guide stick SOS help signal?
A white cane SOS signal is a signal that a person with visual impairments gives to others to ask for help.
The WHITE GUIDE STICK SOS help signal refers to the request for help from those around them when the visually impaired person encounters difficulties.
When you get lost on the go, feel uneasy, or have trouble in the event of a disaster, raise a white cane about 50 centimeters above your head and signal.
When they are lost outside, when they feel uneasy, or when they need help from others in the event of a disaster, the visually impaired person will raise the white crutch about 50 centimeters above his head to express his desire for help through this action.
The Cabinet Office also calls for support when you see someone with a SOS signal.
The Cabinet Office has also issued an appeal on the official website, hoping that the public can help when they see such SOS help signals.
"If you see an SOS signal with a white cane, be willing to call out, listen to problems, and support us."
"If you see someone sending out a SOS call for help with a white guide stick, please come forward and ask them if they are having difficulties and help."
"If a visually impaired person is likely to encounter danger on a station platform or on the street, speak to and support them, even if they don't show an SOS signal with a white cane."
"If you see a visually impaired person experiencing difficulties on the platform of a station or on the road, even if the other party does not use a white guide stick to send a signal for help, please help them."
When Dai reported on Twitter the situation when he saw this SOS signal, there was a big response. The tweet was:
だい桑 posted the "White Guide Blind Cane SOS" on Twitter, which immediately caused a hot discussion among netizens. The tweet is below.
"When I first encountered a person who is doing 'White Cane SOS' at the station, the direction goes wrong and I do not know how to change. I thought it was good to know this signal."
When waiting for the train at the station, I first met someone who asked for help with a "white guide stick SOS". After inquiring, I learned that the other party was confused and did not know the direction of the transfer. I'm glad I knew it was a sign of help."
We spoke to the contributor, Dai.
The contributor is a mulberry-like 对谈
- Many comments such as "When I saw the sign, I will do my best" and "I did not know, thank you for telling me", and spread. Why did you decide to post it on Twitter in the first place?
ーー Tweet was widely forwarded, and many netizens left a message saying "Next time I encounter someone holding up a white guide stick, I will do my best to help him" "I didn't know before, thank you blogger science". What was the reason for posting this on Twitter at that time?
"Through what I actually experienced, I wanted people around me to know, 'There's such a signal.'"
"Because I want to let people around me know that 'the white guide stick is a kind of help signal' through what is really happening in myself."
- What made you know the signal of White Cane SOS?
ーー How did you first learn that the white guide stick was an SOS help signal?
"I asked people who have been volunteering for about 10 years and are using white canes in their activities."
"I participated in volunteer activities for about 10 years, and I met a friend who used a white guide stick, and I learned from him."
- What kind of reaction did you respond to after Dai-san taught you how to change?
ーーWhat is the reaction of the other party after you tell the other party the direction of the transfer?
"He was so happy that he said, 'Thank you.'"
"He was happy and kept saying 'thank you'"
- How do you respond to your Tweets?
ーー Your tweets have been heavily reposted with comments, do you have any thoughts on this?
"I'm happy if it's a step toward being surprised by the response and making it easier for people with disabilities to speak when they are in trouble."
"I was surprised, I didn't expect to get so much attention, and I was very happy to let more people know about the help signals of people with disabilities and can help them when they encounter difficulties"
If you see a signal...
If you see this help signal...
If you actually see an SOS signal, how should you respond? The leaflet issued by Gifu City will be helpful, so I will introduce it!
If you see this help signal, how do you respond? You can refer to the brochure issued by Gifu City!
First of all, let's talk. Please call out from the front, "What are you doing?" or "Do you have any problems?"
Let's hear what you are in trouble with. Depending on the content of each problem, please put your hand on your shoulder or elbow, etc., and help you by guiding slowly.
・Just do not touch the hand holding the white cane.
・Greet yourself first. Directly ask "What's wrong with you?" "Do you have any difficulties?".
・Ask the person about the specific difficulty they are experiencing. Place the other person's hand on your shoulder or elbow and patiently help the other person.
・Do not touch the person's hand with a white guide stick.
On the other hand, some people may be troubled even if they are not signaling. First of all, I want to be prepared to speak while putting the SOS signal in the corner of my head.
There will also be people who do not send a signal for help when faced with difficulties. What we need to do is to have a certain understanding of the SOS help signal and be ready to help others at any time.
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