Independent mobility and guiding

Moving around safely and confidently is very difficult with limited hearing and sight.

A person who is visually impaired depends on their hearing to travel independently. If they become Deaf or hard of hearing and can't hear or see the traffic, it can be difficult to know when it's safe to cross a road.

Equally, a deaf person relies on their sight to cross the road, so if they become visually impaired they will also experience the same difficulties.

Kent Association for the Blind can offer training and advice about guiding and independent mobility.

To find out more about how to guide people with a visual impairment visit the RNIB website (link will open in a new window).