States trial to help visually impaired islanders

Beau Sejour leisure centre is one of the venues trialling the aid

Communication aids to help people with visual impairments navigate States sites are being trialled in Guernsey.

The technology called NaviLens works by having codes at key points around a building which can then be scanned with a mobile phone to get information about how to navigate the site.

Organised by the States of Guernsey, codes have been installed at various States-owned and funded sites, including Beau Sejour, the Guilles-Alles Library and Guernsey Airport.

Gill Evans, States disability officer, said it was important all "people are treated with dignity and understanding".

She said: "There are many islanders who can experience communication difficulties, whether that’s difficulties in speaking, hearing or understanding.

"By using these communication aids our teams will be able to better serve our community."