Training
Everyone deserves equal access.
We help businesses, services, and individuals better understand the needs of people who are vision impaired, Deaf, or hard of hearing, and take practical steps to improve their communication and accessibility.
Our flexible training programmes are designed for groups of 6 to 12 and shaped around your specific requirements. We've worked with leisure facilities, care home professionals, students, charity sector staff, and volunteers.
What we offer
Vision Impairment Awareness Training
Gain a real understanding of what it means to live with sight loss, and what you can do to help.
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Our Vision Impairment Awareness Training is designed to help you understand the different types of eye conditions, the impact they have on individuals, and how you can help.
Our core training covers:
- The myths and facts about vision impairment
- Statistics and eye conditions
- Language and legislation
- The impact of sight loss on everyday tasks and the help available
- How you can make a difference
These modules provide a comprehensive overview of vision impairment, what it means to live with various conditions, and what support is available. By the end of the session, you'll have a stronger understanding of sight loss and greater confidence in how you can help.
Additional modules can be added for a more interactive and in-depth session. These may be particularly relevant to health and social care professionals and include:
- How the eye works
- Full sighted guide training
- Interactive simulation tasks
- Eye health and prevention
- Making your environment accessible
- The eye health care pathway
These sessions will give you a deeper understanding of the sight loss journey, from how the eye functions to how various conditions affect vision, through to the certification and registration process and the roles of professionals involved in patient care.
Our core training package starts at £250. Get in touch to discuss a package that works for you.
Sighted Guide Training
Build the skills to confidently and safely guide a visually impaired person across a range of everyday environments.
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Our Sighted Guide Training is designed to provide you with practical guiding skills so that you can confidently and safely guide someone who is visually impaired around a range of environments.
The two-hour non-accredited session covers a range of practical guiding techniques, including:
- Guiding to and from a seated position
- Navigating narrow spaces
- Managing outward and inward turns
- Approaching push and pull doors
- Negotiating stairs and steps
We're happy to adapt this session to meet your organisation's specific needs. Get in touch to discuss what would work best for your team.
Deaf Aware Training
Develop your understanding of hearing impairment and Deafness, and learn how to communicate more effectively.
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Our Deaf Aware Training is designed to help you understand the different types of hearing impairment and Deafness, the impact they have on individuals, and how you can help make a difference.
This programme is currently in development. In the meantime, if you'd like an informal Deaf Aware session, we'd be happy to chat about what we can offer.
Contact us today for more information or if you would like to refer someone