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AIMS:
- To understand the requirements of the Disabilty Discrimination Act
- To raise awareness of disabilities
- How to interact with disabled people
- To focus on the person and not the disability
- To develop an understanding of types and effects of vision impairment
- How to help people with a vision impairment
COURSE CONTENT
- What is vision impairment?
- What are the various causes of vision impairment (the most common are)
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Dyslexia
- Stroke
- Genetic
- Severe Head Injuries
- Viral Infections
- Ageing
- Implications for everyday living
- Services and Aids
- Attitudes and Communication
- How to help people with Vision Impairment
- Raising awareness through practical experience.
- Environment Issues
- Lighting
- Signs
- Flooring
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