SUBANG JAYA: A social media post about a visually impaired man seen crossing a busy road alone in the SS15 area has prompted calls for greater public awareness and compassion towards people with disabilities.
The incident was highlighted by Threads user @evadawsonnn, who said she encountered the man while on her way to her sister’s house in the area.
In her post, she said several motorists had stopped their vehicles after noticing the man crossing the road but drove away without getting out to assist him.
She also thanked a stranger who eventually approached the man and tried to guide him away from the middle of the road.
However, she said the man appeared reluctant to move, raising concerns about his safety as he remained in a potentially dangerous position.
The post prompted a commenter to identify the man as Luke, who has been blind since birth and lives in a home in Puncak Jalil.
According to the commenter, Luke had previously received care at St Nicholas’ Home in Penang and relies on donations, as well as selling items given to him, to meet his daily expenses.
The commenter urged members of the public to offer assistance rather than criticise or make assumptions about his circumstances.
“If you can help, help. If you can’t help, there is no need to criticise, condemn or judge,” the commenter said.
The commenter also said that those unable to provide financial assistance could help arrange and pay for a ride to take Luke back to his home.
“Listen to his story. One day we may need someone to listen to ours too,” the commenter added.
The incident has highlighted the importance of looking out for vulnerable road users, particularly people with visual impairments who may require assistance navigating busy roads.
Members of the public are encouraged to approach people who may need help respectfully, ask whether assistance is required and ensure they can reach a safe location without putting themselves or others at risk.
