People are being reminded that guide dogs will not social distance naturally.
The National Council for the Blind is reminding people to be considerate of those with visual impairments during the covid-19 crisis.
The group is highlighting the challenge social distancing rules pose, especially as restrictions are lifted and streets and shops become busier.
There are 3,014 people who are blind or visually impaired in the midlands.
Seán Byrne from Mountrath says his guide dog isn't trained to socially distance or recognise queues.
The Laois man is asking people not to be afraid to give verbal instructions to a visually-impaired person, to help them navigate the 2-metre distance:
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