It’s not just dogs
Ross Still, Emily Barrow and Sarah
Fowler, orientation and mobility
instructors with the Guide Dogs
association, were in Hay recently to
help people with low vision understand
that the service is not just about guide
dogs. “We are promoting the services
that guide dogs provide,” said Ross,
“We can help with aides such as canes,
balance and getting around safely.”
The team can also teach carers how to
assist and guide a vision impaired
person.
Emily and Sarah demonstrate the
various canes and devices which
enable vision impaired people to
get around safely.
John Campbell investigates one
of the many types of cane tips.
Visiting the Men’s Shed, Ross
demonstrated a few techniques for
vision impaired men to still be safely
active in their wood working hobbies.
Instructors visit Hay, at the Hub monthly
and Ross and the girls encourage
anyone with vision impairment to call
Terri Palmer to make an appointment in
order for the team to help to maximise
remaining vision.
Frank Woods gets the feel of
a guide cane.
Call Terri on 6997 2501
and start eliminating
the stress of sight loss.
Ross and Peter Seaman
Strategies and tips for
vision impaired men to be
able to use electric tools.
Colour Flyers -Invoice Books- Magazines
Dark lines and dots on white tape act as guides for vision
impaired craftsmen.
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