Spanish Phrase
Ayudan a personas con discapacidad visual.
Meaning
The sentence means 'They help people with visual impairment.' It emphasizes assistance directed toward individuals who have difficulty seeing.
When to use
Use this phrase when describing services, programs, or actions that support blind or low‑vision people, such as in NGOs, schools, or workplace inclusion policies.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ayudanapersonascondiscapacidadvisual
Verb conjugation (3rd person plural)
Ayudan is the present indicative form of ayudar for 'ellos/ellas/ustedes', meaning 'they help'.
Preposition a (personal a)
The preposition a is used before a direct object that refers to a person or a personified entity.
Noun phrase with con + noun
Con introduces the characteristic 'discapacidad visual' meaning 'visual disability'.
Adjective order
In Spanish, the noun 'discapacidad' comes before the adjective 'visual' to specify the type of disability.
🗨In Conversation
¿Sabes qué hace la nueva asociación?
Do you know what the new association does?
Sí, ayudan a personas con discapacidad visual ofreciendo lecturas en braille.
Yes, they help people with visual impairment by offering braille readings.
✕Common Mistakes
Ayudan a personas con discapacidad ciega.
Use 'discapacidad visual' for a broader, more respectful term; 'ciega' can sound too absolute.
Ayudan personas con discapacidad visual.
The preposition a is required because the verb ayudar takes a direct object that is a person.
Ayudan a personas con discapacidad, visual.
The noun 'discapacidad' must be followed by the adjective 'visual' without a comma; adding a comma changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Asisten a personas con discapacidad visual.
They assist people with visual impairment.
Brindan apoyo a personas con discapacidad visual.
They provide support to people with visual impairment.
Ofrecen ayuda a personas con discapacidad visual.
They offer help to people with visual impairment.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, the term 'discapacidad visual' is preferred over 'ceguera' when referring to a range of visual limitations, as it is more inclusive and less stigmatizing. When speaking formally, use 'personas con discapacidad visual' rather than 'ciegos' to show respect.