Blind and partially sighted

Kent Association for the Blind

KAB through a service level agreement with KCC delivers a comprehensive rehabilitation service to sight impaired people of all ages and abilities, which includes assessment, skills training & provision of equipment.

Kent Association for the Blind:

Accepts enquiries and referrals at any stage of sight loss. Enables people to increase their independence and safety in all daily living activities including mobility.

• Delivers skills training to individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates and provides equipment for everyday activities.
• Offers permanent equipment demonstration at KAB Sight Centres in East and West Kent.
• Offers emotional support to sight impaired people and their families.
• Offers a dedicated service to people with learning disabilities and sight impairment.
• Offers a Guide Communicator service for people who are Deafblind.
• Raises awareness of sight impairment through training courses, open days & exhibitions.
• Records and distributes free talking newspaper services.
• Has affiliated social groups manned by volunteers.
• Raises funds to support these activities.
• Offers volunteer support to those in need.

Referrals can be made in any format to each of KAB's four Rehabilitation Teams. KAB Duty Officers are available daily.

Find out more by visiting the Kent Association for the Blind website. This link will open in a new window.