Supporting people who have visual impairments

Two women talking from a distance
Photo: Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs have put together some suggestions about basic communication principles to consider when you’re interacting with people who have sight loss. This doesn’t replace or override general guidance or policies about supporting people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Guide DogsThe advice is intended to support those who are working or volunteering with blind and partially sighted people for the first time.

You can read these suggestions on the Guide Dogs website:

Assistance to People with Sight Loss During Covid-19 Pandemic

 


Kirklees Visual Impairment Network

The Kirklees Visual Impairment Network have also produced some useful information and support that you can access on their website:

Sources of support and useful information during the Corona Crisis

 

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