These conditions range from physical disabilities to additional sensory problems such as hearing loss. It is common for the trauma and confusion which results from a changing perception of the world to cause difficulties in relating to it. Many blind people find it especially difficult to handle relationships, especially if affected in earlier life. Adult blind people do not appreciate being treated differently to their peers however. It would be wrong to give the impression that behaviour towards a blind person needs in any way be different.
Blind people are individuals.
The complexities of various types of RP, its many related syndromes plus the obvious differences of experience and background will always give rise to different needs and forms of expression.