Introduction to sighted guiding- free, virtual training for staff and volunteers
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 23rd June 2022
Guide Dogs are offering free, virtual training for staff and volunteers on sighted guiding.
Sighted guiding is a useful life skill. It will give staff confidence when they meet people who are blind or partially sighted, and the guiding techniques to help them if they need it. And they’ll be helping us to transform public spaces in the UK, so that they are welcoming for people with vision impairments.
The free, virtual training is offered in one-hour live session with a maximum of 12 participants. They are ideal for all members of staff who work or volunteer with members of the public. It is available to anyone over the age of 18.
The sessions will cover:
- How to start a conversation when you meet someone who is blind or partially sighted.
- The confidence to ask someone if they need assistance.
- Basic guiding techniques for crossing roads, getting around obstacles and getting in and out of cars.
- An introduction to common eye conditions and their impact.
- Awareness of access rights and barriers to independence.
Take a step towards making your workplace more inclusive and learn an essential life skill in just one hour, for free. You can sign up for these sessions on the Guide Dogs website.
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