Visual awareness training

We offer training, advice and support which will help raise your awareness of the needs of blind and partially sighted people in both work and social situations.

Man guiding blindfolded woman

Nearly two million people in the UK are blind or partially sighted and visual awareness training can help increase your accessibility especially in service orientated businesses.

If you employ someone who is blind or partially sighted, then visual awareness training can help colleagues understand how to best provide support.

What is included in visual awareness training?

Communication

Learn how to communicate effectively with blind and partially sighted people, from giving directions to preparing written materials.

Guiding

Learn practical techniques to increase your confidence guiding visually impaired people around a business place or office. There will be information on mobility aids, such as the different types of white cane and the needs of guide dogs.

Environment awareness

Find out how the built environment can affect someone with a visual impairment, and learn tips to make the environment more accessible.

Legislation

Find out about the Disability Discrimination Act and what it means to you.

Eye conditions

Increase your understanding of different eye conditions and what effects these have on a person’s sight.

Who is it for?

Everyone can benefit from visual awareness training, increasing understanding of the needs of blind and partially sighted people.

Contact us

If you feel that you or your organisation could benefit from this service, or any other service that we offer, email us at visual.awareness@actionforblindpeople.org.uk.

Further information

For more information, or to to find out how to book a visual awareness training course, download our leaflet.