Basic Guiding Skills Course
Understanding Deafblind needs
This one-day course consists of the following learning outcomes:
- Discuss how to improve accessibility, access to information and communication techniques.
- Simulation exercises
- Learn how to safely guide a deafblind and visually impaired person
- Learn good practice techniques
- Learn aids/equipment available for independent travel.
- Understanding legislation: Care Act, 2014 for Deafblind people and Rehabilitation for Visually Impaired people, and "Care and Support Policy Guidance for Deafblind Children and Adults, 2014"