Visual Impairment Awareness Training
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What is included in visual awareness training?
Communication
Learn how to communicate effectively with blind and partially sighted people, from giving directions to preparing written materials.
Guiding
Learn practical techniques to increase your confidence guiding visually impaired people around a business place or office. There will be information on mobility aids, such as the different types of white cane and the needs of guide dogs.
Environment awareness
Find out how the built environment can affect someone with a visual impairment, and learn tips to make the environment more accessible.
Legislation
Find out about the Disability Discrimination Act and what it means to you.
Eye conditions
Increase your understanding of different eye conditions and what effects these have on a person’s sight.
Who is it for?
Everyone can benefit from visual awareness training, increasing understanding of the needs of blind and partially sighted people.
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Further Details
DURATION:
Half Day or one day.
CONTENT:
Eye conditions and the impact of sight loss
Equality Act 2010 and legal responsibilities towards
blind and partially sighted people
Meeting, greeting and etiquette with blind and partially
sighted people
Assisting and guiding a person with sight loss
The practical and emotional effects of sight loss
Independence and mobility for blind and partially
sighted people
How blind people read: alternative formats and
accessible information
How to enable blind and partially sighted people, rather
than disabled them
Practical solutions for employers and employees around
sight loss in the workplace
BENEFITS:
Reduced risk of litigation
Improved relationships with colleagues and clients
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