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A Bespoke Training Course - Visual Awareness and Sport

A bespoke training course has been developed by the RNIB entitled 'Visual Awareness and Sport'. The training course can either be a half day (£350) or full day course (£700) for a maximum of 20 people (staff or students). Areas covered can include:

·       Definitions of disability
·       The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
·       Working with people with disabilities
·       Common eye conditions
·       Guiding techniques
·       Sight classifications
·       The structure of Disability Sport
·       The Paralympic Games
·       The Inclusion Spectrum
·       Adapting sports - equipment, playing area and rules
·       Coaching tips
·       VI sport specific practical sessions - cricket, football, goalball, tennis, etc

The training course is a mixture of theory and practical therefore suitable class/meeting room and main/sports hall facilities would be required.

If you would like any more information, please contact Kathryn Fielding by e-mail kathryn.fielding@rnib.org.uk or phone 0113 2748855