Below is a list of statements with an indication whether they are true or false next to them.

Mix them up and give them to the class to discuss and work through. Get them to explore why they feel a certain answer is right and find out about the facts behind the correct answer.

1. Most people who are blind can see light (T)
2. Most people who are blind, deafblind or vision-impaired are aged under 30 (F)
3. Most people who are blind are born blind (F)
4. Most people who are blind, deafblind or vision-impaired use guide dogs (F)
5. People who are blind can learn to read books (T)
6. There aren't many job choices for people who are blind (F)
7. People who are blind or have low vision cannot play sports (F)
8. Most people who are blind, deafblind or vision-impaired cannot live by themselves (F)
9. Any sighted person can learn to guide someone who is blind (T)
10. When talking to someone who is blind you should not use words like "see" and "look" (F)

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