Kent Association for the Blind

The charity was founded in 1920 to provide registration and support services for soldiers whose vision had been damaged during the First World War.

[1] The primary responsibilities of the Association were “the compilation of a complete and up-to-date register of all blind persons in the County" and "the investigation of all cases needing help”.

[1] By March 1921, nine months after the Association was created, 902 people had been registered (the population of Kent in June 1921 was 1.6 million),[2] and it had provided services for 70 individuals.

A team of Guide Communicators act primarily as facilitators for people who are deafblind, helping them to interact within their local communities and environment.

The service transcribes material into digital audio formats including CD, USB, MP3, SD and DAISY as well as into large print or Braille.