1) What would you do if someone approaches you from behind when it is dark out and you are walking alone? If you do not rely on the sound of them coming up behind you, is there another way you stay aware of your surroundings when light is limited?
Sometimes I can detect a person's steps. This largely depends on the sort of surface I'm walkiing on. Aside from that, I suppose I wouldn't notice.
2) I understand that deaf people still have voices and can use them at their will, but are deaf people taught to yell and scream in a kidnapping situation like hearing people are? If not, how would a deaf person handle an attempted kidnapping?
I can yell, but I carry a personal alarm, which is louder and draws more attention. When hit, it blasts out a very very loud (louder than a fire alarm) tone.
3) What is the best way to handle if you are lost in nature and cannot hear wild animals approaching or a search party calling for you?
Uh.. I don't do wild. At all.
4) Are deaf people allowed to be lifeguards?
I don't see why not. As has been said, it's a visual task.
5) Do deaf people avoid playing games that require blindfolds?
I don't know about OTHER deaf people, but as a deafblind person, I've tried orientation and mobility training with sleepshades/blindfolds on quite a few times. It's no different to me.
