Supporting Medway's Vision-Impaired Community
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Supporting Medway's Vision-Impaired Community |
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On the 24th Sep 2026, officers from Medway Neighbourhood Policing Team attended the Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) Sight Matters Exhibition at Medway Park, Gillingham. The event brought together a wide range of organisations, charities, service providers, and technology specialists dedicated to supporting people living with sight loss and sensory impairments. It provided an excellent opportunity for visitors to learn about the support, equipment, assistive technology, and services available to help them maintain their independence and quality of life. As part of our commitment to supporting all communities across Medway, officers engaged with attendees, exhibitors, carers, and support organisations to better understand the challenges faced by vision-impaired members of the public and how policing services can be more accessible and inclusive. For those living with sight loss, support is available through organisations such as Kent Association for the Blind (KAB), which offers advice, rehabilitation services, assistive technology support, emotional wellbeing services, social groups, volunteering opportunities, and practical guidance to help people live independently. The event highlighted the importance of partnership working and ensuring that everyone, regardless of disability or impairment, has access to the support they need to feel safe, connected, and included within their community. We would like to thank KAB, the exhibitors, volunteers, and everyone who took the time to speak with us during the day. If you, a family member, or someone you know is living with sight loss or a sensory impairment and would like to learn more about the support available, please consider contacting Kent Association for the Blind.
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