Visual impairment Awareness Training VIAT Dementia Care & Sensory impairment

This structured programme will be aimed at those people who seek or require a greater understanding of the barriers that individuals with dementia and visual/sensory impairments face. We will explore how to support the individual through uncovering a greater understanding of their needs and an awareness of what they are experiencing.

Objectives – What will be achieved in the session

By the end of the training/session the trainee will be able to appreciate further the needs of the client:

Areas we cover:

• Visual Impairment
• Dementia

Activities-

We will be examining first-and experience of what the individual experiences are on a daily basis.

• Activities of Daily Living including how to effectively communicate
• Experience of eye conditions (SIMSPECS)
• Practical awareness of sighted guide

Evaluation – Gathering and understanding of the impact of the training

• Group discussion and interaction throughout the session (formative)
• Feedback evaluation form/survey from the train & trainers Session evaluation notes (Summative)

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