Exhibitions
Come and visit our stand at:
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Learning Disability Today on 14 May 2013 at Hillsborough Football Stadium, Sheffield.
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Community Care Live on 14 November 2013 at Business Design Centre, Islington
Specialist advice and training
At RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning, we work to ensure that children and young people with complex needs who are blind or partially sighted are able to maximise their potential for learning, independence and fulfilment.
Our education, care and therapy teams offer a wealth of specialist expertise and can provide training, advice and support to professionals and organisations working in this field.
Topics include:
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adapting the curriculum
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promoting independence and life skills
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mobility/habilitation
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communication and sensory needs
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effective personal care support
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leisure and play solutions
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managing challenging behaviour
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assessing and testing vision
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transitions.
Our developing outreach education service called 'Periscope' provides educational advice, guidance and practical support to pupils, parents and service providers locally and nationally.
You can find out about our publications, research, projects and more by going to our Effective Practice in RNIB schools and college website.
Upcoming training events
We have a programme of meetings, conferences and courses throughout the year (see list below under latest events). We can also provide bespoke training. Get in touch with us to discuss your needs.
New venue at RNIB Pears Centre
We offer new, modern and fully accessible facilities with excellent on-site hospitality for meetings, training, conferences and events. Located in a pleasant residential area with excellent transport links (near M6, M42, M1 and M69 motorways) RNIB Pears Centre is easily accessible from many areas of the UK.
Find out more about Venue hire at RNIB Pears Centre.