If you employ someone who is blind or partially sighted it can be useful for colleagues and staff to have some visual awareness training. We run a half-day course which provides a comprehensive overview of how loss of vision can affect individuals. It offers practical advice and guidance on how to support blind and partially sighted employees or clients. The training aims to build participants' confidence in working with colleagues, staff and customers with sight loss.
By the end of the awareness session participants should have increased their understanding of:
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the wide range of effects sight loss may have and how it impacts on daily life
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communication and etiquette when working with blind and partially sighted people
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awareness of hazards, and ways to assist a blind or partially sighted person
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how to guide a blind or partially sighted person.
Training could be paid for through the Access to Work scheme.
Get in touch
For more information, or to book some training, please email employmentservices@rnib.org.uk or phone our helpline on 0303 123 9999. They will be able to put you through to your nearest RNIB/Action centre to speak to one of our employment specialists.