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Visibly BetterCymru

Training Programme2017-2018The RNIB Cymru ‘Visibly Better’ workshops are designed to support you to develop inclusive design in homes and public buildings for ageing eyes and people with sight loss.

Steps or Slope? Islands of Vision

Colour and Contrast Design for Living

RNIB registered charity number 226227 and SC039316

ContentsStatistics and facts.............................................................................3Introduction to Sight Loss Awareness (Half Day)...............................4Advanced Sight Loss Awareness (Full Day)......................................5Sight Loss and Housing (Full Day).....................................................6Dementia, Sight Loss and the Built Environment (Full Day)..............7Learning Disability, Sight Loss and the Built Environment (Full Day) 8Access Auditing for Sight Loss and the Built Environment (Half Day)...........................................................................................................9Accessible Gardens (Half Day)........................................................10Tenant Assessors (Full day).............................................................11Venues.............................................................................................12Fees.................................................................................................13Cancellations....................................................................................13Bespoke Training.............................................................................13

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Statistics and factsOne in 13 people aged 50 and over are living with sight loss

One in five people aged 75 and over are living with sight loss

One in two people aged 90 and over are living with sight loss

People from Black and Asian communities are at greater risk of certain eye diseases compared to other ethnic groups

Adults with learning disabilities are 10 times more likely to experience sight loss than the general population

Prevalence of sight loss is higher among people with dementia, especially those living in care homes

Peoples' homes are often the most dangerous places for them, with sight loss often not recognised as a high risk

Older people with sight loss are far more likely to have a fall, suffer from depression and become isolated

Approximately 100 people in the UK lose their sight every day

Sight loss is one of the top three causes of suicide amongst older people and older people with sight problems who live alone are three times more likely to experience depression as those with normal sight

Older people with sight problems are almost twice as likely to have a fall, and have 90 per cent higher odds of multiple falls

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Introduction to Sight Loss Awareness (Half Day)

Course aims and contentThis course will provide you with an overview of sight loss conditions enabling you to provide appropriate support to people who may have sight loss.

Covering Overview of common sight conditions and the ageing eyeIdentifying people with sight lossSight loss and mobilityHallucinations and sight lossHow to access local and national support for people with sight loss Guiding techniques

Cardiff – Thursday 6 July 2017 9am – 1pm

Cardiff – Tuesday 9 January 2018 12pm – 4pm

Neath – Tuesday 19 September 2017 9am – 1pm

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Advanced Sight Loss Awareness (Full Day)

Course aims and contentThis course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to ensure your organisation can meet the challenges faced by the growing population of people with sight loss.

CoveringCommon sight conditions and the ageing eyeIdentifying people with sight lossSight loss and mobilityHallucinations and sight lossHow to access local and national support for people with sight loss Guiding techniquesIssues and challenges faced by people with sight loss in everyday

livingConfidence in communicating with people with sight lossHow to provide clear written communication for people with sight

loss and alternative formatsRegistration of sight loss and its benefitsHow to identify and remove trips and hazards Demonstration of products that support independence in everyday

living such as food and drink preparation; eating and drinking; leisure; support in taking medication and handling money

Cardiff – Thursday 7 September 2017

Neath – Tuesday 26 September 2017

North Wales – Thursday 22 February 2018

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Sight Loss and Housing (Full Day)

Course aims and contentThis course will provide you with an overview of common sight conditions and enable you to apply key design principles that will promote the safety, independence, dignity and wellbeing of your tenants and residents.

The workshop is recommended for anyone involved in the Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS), the Development Quality Requirements (DQR), Disability Facilities Grant and Physical Adaptations Grants.

CoveringCommon sight conditions and the aging eyeHallucinations and sight lossKey principles

• Applying colour contrast to environments• Lighting solutions in and around a home • Wayfinding techniques • Cost friendly approaches to attractive and supportive

design• Steps and stairs, ramps and walkways• Surface finishes

Developing multi-sensory approachesActivities that replicate real life design scenarios that include Visibly

Better design principlesBuilding on lifetime homes to incorporate sensory loss

Cardiff – Thursday 22 June 2017

Cardiff – Thursday 15 February 2018

Neath – Wednesday 27 September 2017

North Wales – Friday 23 February 2018

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Dementia, Sight Loss and the Built Environment (Full Day)

Course aims and contentOne in five people aged 75 and over are living with sight loss, rising to one in two aged over 90. The prevalence of sight loss is higher among people with dementia, especially those living in care homes When sight loss and dementia occur together this can have a profound negative effect on people’s safety, independence, dignity and wellbeing.

The course considers the combination of dementia and sight loss and how good inclusive design principles can help to alleviate the issues presented by dementia and sight loss.

CoveringCommon sight conditions and the aging eyeDementia and functionalityHallucinations and sight lossIssues in everyday environments that can impact people with

dementia.Key principles

• Applying colour contrast to environments• Lighting solutions in and around a home • Wayfinding techniques • Cost friendly approaches to attractive and supportive

design• Steps and stairs, ramps and walkways• Surface finishes

Developing multi-sensory approachesActivities that replicate real life design scenarios that include Visibly

Better design principles

Cardiff – Tuesday 13 June 2017

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Learning Disability, Sight Loss and the Built Environment (Full Day)

Course aims and contentPeople with learning disabilities are 10 times more likely to have serious sight problems than other people. People with severe or profound learning disabilities are most likely to have sight problems.

When sight loss and learning disability occur together this can have a profound negative effect on people’s safety, independence, dignity and wellbeing.

The course considers the combination of learning disabilities and sight loss and how good inclusive design principles can help to alleviate the issues presented by learning disabilities and sight loss.

CoveringOverview of eye conditions in people with Learning DisabilitiesHallucinations and sight lossIssues in everyday environments that can impact people with

learning disabilities.Key principles

• Applying colour contrast to environments• Lighting solutions in and around a home • Wayfinding techniques • Cost friendly approaches to attractive and supportive

design• Steps and stairs, ramps and walkways• Surface finishes

Developing multi-sensory approachesActivities that replicate real life design scenarios that include Visibly

Better design principles

Cardiff – Friday 9 February 2018

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Access Auditing for Sight Loss and the Built Environment (Half Day)Available to delegates who have completed the Sight Loss and Housing one day course.

Course aims and contentThis course will apply the principles learned from the ‘Sight loss and Housing” course and provide you with the tools to enable you to identify and record access issues and apply Visibly Better design principles.

This course will be on site to provide practical, hands on experience.

CoveringCommon sight conditions and the aging eyeIdentifying standard design issues in and around everyday

environments.Analyse lux levels within environmentsEvaluating areas for colour and tonal contrast Applying aesthetic and practical solutions to real life environments.applying cost effective inclusive design recommendationsDeveloping user-friendly action plans to assist budget allocation

and prioritise maintenance schedules

Cardiff – Friday 16 February 2018 9am – 1pm

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Accessible Gardens (Half Day)

Course aims and contentThis course is available to those who would like support in providing a well-designed garden that is accessible to all. A good design will include features that stimulate all of the senses which can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities.

CoveringCommon sight conditions and the aging eyeAccessSeatingLightingLandmarks and wayfinding cuesPlants and ornaments to appeal to all the sensesLow maintenance tipsSeasonal and nocturnal plantsFun activities which include a quiz, a simulation spec activity with

plants and an opportunity to design your own sensory garden before you leave

Cardiff – Thursday 8 June 12pm – 4pm

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Tenant Assessors (Full day)

Course aims and contentTenants and residents can become ‘Champions’ of inclusive design and can actively support housing providers with real solutions to everyday design problems which can affect people’s safety, independence, dignity and wellbeing. The Tenant Assessors workshop will help tenants, residents and staff to work closer together for the benefit of all housing tenants and residents.

CoveringCommon sight conditions and the aging eye Internal and external design issues Visibly Better design principles Base line audit of internal and external environments How to submit findings and recommendations to the

organisation

Please contact Dave Watkins for information on training dates on 01792 325 309 or email [email protected]

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VenuesCardiffRNIB CymruJones CourtWomanby StreetCardiffCF10 1 BR

NeathDisability Action CentreThe CourtyardD’Arcy Business ParkLlandarcyNeathSA10 6EJ

North WalesTAPE Community Arts Centre Berthes Road Old Colwyn ConwyLL29 9SD

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FeesHalf Day Course - £40 plus VATFull Day Course - £80 plus VAT

Refreshments are provided for delegates on all courses, lunch is provided for delegates on full day courses.

For further information and to request a booking form please contact David Watkins on 01792 325 309 or email [email protected]

CancellationsCancellations must be received in writing or via email. Full fees are payable if cancellation occurs within 1 week of the event, 50 percent is payable if less than two weeks notice of cancellation is received. An administration fee of £15.00 plus VAT will apply to all cancellations received before this time.

Bespoke TrainingOur training courses can be customised to suit the needs of your particular organisation or circumstances.

For further information please contact:David Watkins on 01792 325309 or email [email protected]

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