Are you an education professional looking to support a learner with a visual impairment? Then we can help!
Our visual impairment (VI) services and training empower staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support learners with vision impairment in both mainstream and special schools, as well as colleges and universities.
Read on to find out more…
Vision impairment services
Our specialist VI services includes:
- CVI Range assessments (Lantzy)
- Environmental audits – advice on designing and adapting the physical environment for someone with a visual impairment.
- Braille – Braille to print or print to Braille transcription.
- Tactile Resources – production of simple tactile maps and diagrams
Vision impairment training
Vision Impairment Awareness Training
Our VI Awareness Training provides an insightful introduction to the experience of visual impairment and essential considerations when supporting learners with vision impairment. Whether conducted at your educational setting or at our site in Countess Wear, our training programme enhances understanding and practical skills, empowering participants to better support those with vision impairment.
Sighted Guide Training
Designed to equip participants with the skills to confidently guide learners with vision impairment, our Sighted Guide Training covers safe navigation in and beyond the classroom. Learn how to inquire about assistance, and master basic guiding techniques for navigating obstacles, stairs, and reaching destinations with ease.
Split Placements
We provide split placements with schools and Further Education (FE) colleges, allowing learners to primarily attend the school/FE college for their studies while also incorporating a dedicated period at InFocus College.
This additional period focuses on specialised skills such as independent living, employability, mobility and orientation, access technology, and Braille.
Partnership Experience
Previously, we have had partnership agreements with, and carried out VI assessments for a wide variety of education providers including:
- New Fosseway Special School, Bristol
- Torbay Local Authority
- Maynard School, Exeter
- Wellington School
- Dawlish Community College
- Guernsey Education Department
- Cornwall College
- Exeter College
- Somerset College
- Weston College
- City of Bristol College
- University of Exeter
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