Brenda Naimy

As an orientation and mobility specialist, I’ve worked with visually impaired individuals of all ages and backgrounds, many of whom speak Spanish as their primary language. Let’s face it, if your Spanish is as limited as mine is, you need an interpreter, but sometimes there are none to be found. Here are some short-term strategies I’ve used when my back was to the wall: Hit up your bilingual friends or co-workers. Bribe them with whatever you’ve got. Food usually works, but sometimes they…