The RNIB Pathway ViiTAL project is delivering training courses and events to parents/carers in Fife to raise awareness of the link between visual impairment and learning disability to help enable them to support people with sight difficulties safely and effectively.Visual Awareness and Learning Disability Training provides participants with an introduction to sight loss issues for people with a learning disability. It highlights that at least 1 in 3 people with a learning disability will also have a visual impairment. Training focuses on raising awareness of the inequality in access to eye health care for this group, the prevalence of eye conditions related to specific learning disabilities, and strategies to employ in the development of person centred support and care plans.
This includes information on practical ideas such as: environmental considerations, lighting issues, sighted guiding and mobility issues, adapting activities and the way we work, resources and equipment. Carers will have information about how and where to access relevant services and resources within Fife.
The courses are free, lunch is provided, and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed to parents and carers. Participants receive an information pack and Certificate of Attendance.
All courses are held at Fife Sensory Impairment Centre, Wilson Avenue, Kirkcaldy, from 9.30am until 2.30pm.
The course dates are as follows:
Tuesday 12 January 2010
Thursday 28 January 2010 - course full
Tuesday 9 February 2010
Thursday 25 February 2010
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Tuesday 23 March 2010
There is a programme of dates running from now until the end of March 2010. If you would like more information, or to reserve a place please contact:
Janice Bain - janice.bain@rnib.org.uk
Linda Gray - linda.gray@rnib.org.uk
Tel - 08451 555555 extn 474131
