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<p>We published the Safer Public Places Guidance to provide owners and operators with
a framework to support social distancing in public places. This guidance reminds owners
and operators of public spaces to consider the particular needs of those with protected
characteristics such as visually impaired people.</p><p>Owners and operators are advised
to carefully consider social distancing guidelines in public spaces, emphasise the
latest government advice on safety procedures to visitors and provide clear and concise
information to the public on how to adhere to social distancing. This could include providing information on
changes for visually impaired visitors and how they can continue to access public
spaces in a safe way. When providing information, we encourage owners/operators to
consider providing alternative types of communications with consideration to those
with visual and other impairments.</p><p>Local authorities are subject to the Equality
Act and the Public Sector Equality duty will apply to decisions relating to these
measures.</p>
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