Rehabilitation and training

Our rehabilitation officers are professionally qualified specialists who help veterans adjust to sight loss. Many people who have recently lost their vision don't realise that there are simple skills and strategies that will allow them to live more independently. We teach blind veterans these skills, giving them plenty of encouragement and reassurance.

Assessing vision

Many people who are registered as blind still have some useful vision. Our rehabilitation officers assess their vision and, if possible, help them learn how to best use it. Sometimes this means simple changes like better lighting and magnifiers.

Getting around

Using a white cane makes getting around much easier, but it takes training and encouragement from the right teacher. These skills reassure people that they can get around when they need to. Our rehabilitation officers help our blind veterans learn the best routes, whether they're on foot or using public transport.

Rebuilding lives

Sight loss can take so much from our veterans but through rehabilitation we can help them rebuild their lives. For many a simple piece of technology can be life-changing. Just being able to make a cup of tea or tell the time again can be the first step back to regaining their independence.

Stories of rehabilitation