Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness

About Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness

This Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness training gives you the knowledge and skills to confidently help and communicate with people who are visually impaired.

This course gives you a clear understanding of visual impairments, how they affect everyday life, and how to provide support. You will learn about different types of vision problems, from partial sight to total blindness, and discover the medical, social, and technological challenges faced by people with visual impairments.

The course covers helpful tools, ways to communicate, how to assist with movement, and the legal rights of those with vision challenges. You will also learn practical skills to make environments more accessible and understand the needs of visually impaired people.

Through classroom lessons with our trainers,  use of examples, and class activities, the course teaches dignity, respect, and helpful ways to support those with visual impairments.

By the end, you will be able to create more inclusive and supportive environments in your daily life.

🟣 Pair this with our Dignity in Care Training to make it a full-day training.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: No
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Blended

Visual Impairment Awareness Course Outline:

1: What is a Sight and Visual Impairment?

• What sight and visual impairments are
• Different types of sight problems (like being partially blind, fully blind, or having low vision)

2: Causes of Sight and Visual Impairment

• Common reasons for sight problems (aging, injury, diseases, or conditions like cataracts or glaucoma)

3: Signs of Sight and Visual Impairment

• How to tell if someone has a sight problem
• Signs to look for, such as difficulty reading or squinting

4: Managing Sight Impairments with Effective Communication

• How to talk to and help people with sight problems
• Tips for clear communication, like speaking directly and describing things clearly

5: Using Person-Centred Approaches

• What is person-centred care?
• How to support people by listening to their needs and involving them in decisions

6: Visual Aids for Sight Impairments

• Different tools that help people with sight problems (like magnifiers, Braille, and screen readers)
• How to use these tools in daily life

7: Activity

• Hands-on practice using what you’ve learned, such as role-playing or trying out visual aids

This course aims to raise awareness and provide practical skills for supporting individuals with sight and visual impairments, focusing on communication and person-centered approaches.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the sight and visual impairment course, you will be able to:

1. Discuss what is a sight visual impairment
2. Examine what are the causes of sight visual impairment
3. Review Signs of sight visual impairment
4. Consider how to manage sight visual impairments by applying effective communication skills
5. Review applying person centred approaches.
6. Consider Visual Aids.

Target Audience:

Sight and visual impairment awareness training is for healthcare workers, teachers, caregivers, and anyone who interacts with people who have vision challenges.

• Healthcare workers
• Teachers and educators
• Caregivers and support workers
• Family members of people with visual impairments
• Social workers
• Community workers
• Employers and workplace staff
• Anyone interested in learning how to support people with vision problems

Course Benefits:

• Better Understanding: Learn about different types of vision problems and how they affect people’s lives.
• More Confidence: Gain skills to help and communicate with people who are blind or have trouble seeing.
• Useful Skills: Learn how to make spaces easier for people with vision problems.
• Better Communication: Find ways to talk and help people with vision challenges.
• Kindness and Respect: Understand what people with vision problems go through.
• Welcoming for All: Help make the world a friendlier place for everyone.

Course FAQs

What is Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness Training?

Sight and visual impairment awareness training helps you understand and assist people who have trouble seeing. It explains different types of vision problems and how they affect everyday life. You will learn how to talk to and help people with vision issues.

The training also teaches you how to talk to people who have trouble seeing and how to make places easier for them to move around. The training will help you feel more confident in helping visually impaired people and making them feel welcome.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn about different types of vision problems, how they affect people’s daily lives, and how to communicate and assist visually impaired individuals effectively.

Who is this visual impairment course for?

This course is for anyone who interacts with people who have vision problems, including healthcare workers, teachers, caregivers, and family members.

Do I need any special skills to take this course?

No, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is needed. It’s for anyone who wants to learn how to help and support people with visual impairments.

How can this visual impairment awareness course help me in my job?

The course will help you gain the skills and confidence to support visually impaired individuals, communicate better with them, and create a more inclusive environment in your workplace or community.

As I have told others... It is the best, most informative training I have ever attended