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463: Charities Work on Safe Social Distancing.


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Lockdown is easing and that's a good thing for everyone, or is it?For blind and partially sighted people, social distancing is actually reducing their confidence and ability to get around safely, so can you help?RNIB's #WorldUpsideDown campaign hopes to let sighted members of the public know about the difficulties and how they can help with some simple tips.If you find yourself in London at the famous Piccadilly Lights, have a look at the screens and you'll see something strange!RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Peter Osborne, from Guide Dogs, to find out what advice they're giving to guide dog owners and the sighted public to encourage safe social distancing and independence.www.guidedogs.org.uk#RNIBConnect
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