Visual Awareness Training



Our Visual Awareness Training helps organisations understand the barriers experienced by people living with sight loss and develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to provide accessible and inclusive services.

Using our Visual Impairment Simulation Package, participants experience a range of sight conditions through simulation spectacles and practical activities. This immersive approach encourages greater empathy and understanding of the challenges people with visual impairments can face in everyday environments.

Course Objectives

Participants will:

• Gain an understanding of different types of visual impairment and sight loss.
• Experience simulated sight conditions through practical exercises.
• Learn appropriate communication and sighted guiding techniques.
• Identify environmental and organisational barriers to accessibility.
• Understand how small adjustments can improve inclusion and customer experience.
• Develop confidence in supporting colleagues, customers, patients, students, or service users with sight loss.

Suitable For

• Businesses and customer service teams
• Healthcare providers
• Educational establishments
• Local authorities
• Community organisations
• Transport and public-facing services

Delivery Methods

• Interactive workshops
• Practical simulation exercises
• Group discussions and case studies
• Accessibility awareness activities

Benefits

By the end of the training, participants will have a greater understanding of sight loss, increased confidence when interacting with visually impaired people, and practical knowledge to help create a more accessible and inclusive environment.