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Letters to the Editor: Infection risk has robbed blind people of touch

National Council for the Blind of Ireland pleads for volunteers during Covid-19

Letters to the Editor: Infection risk has robbed blind people of touch

Tue, 09 Feb, 2021 - 10:47

Covid-19 has affected everyone’s lives, including people who are blind or vision-impaired.

Covid-19 presents unique challenges for blind people: It has robbed them of touch, which is a key way that they navigate the world.

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