Fortunately, I do not need to use any public transport at the moment, but re headgear, I found very early on that a visor (bought from local sports shop - closed recently) is a help because it enables me to avoid the distraction of light from above.
Listening to the In touch programmes, as well as talking to the Guide chap, I think that the Gov have failed to consider the blind, who are assumed to have carers!
Been there, had the rant......
As you know, I help (dis)organise a blind club, whose motto is 'May contain nuts'.
Despite this, we have excellent relations with the local authority, to the extent that they often ask US for advice!
Anyway, I've heard of folk just put on the register in February, with no rehab training, and, because of lock down, no input from sensory impaired experts.
With no way to be mobile on their own, yet in good physical health, they are not shielded, and therefore technically don't qualify for additional help.
We're glad to say that the local authority ignored the rules, and treats them as if they are shielded.
OK, this won't help them mentally, but it keeps them going till things improve.
As for the rest of us?
if we're competent with a cane, we're left to our own devices. I have a carer who does my shopping; others have to rely on families or friends.
Yes, I agree completely; 'out of sight, out of mind' seems to be the way we are treated.
Trouble is, though, when we live alone, we have to try and cope with the shifting sands of events, and things which seemed so normal for us three months ago are simply beyond reach. I wouldn't be surprised if this has a serious effect on the mental health, resilience and confidence of the Visually Impaired community as a whole
