Event
Introduction to Sighted Guide Training (3 hour, in person)
Event:
Introduction to Sighted Guide Training
When and where:
- Tuesday 14 January 2025, 2pm to 5pm, at Gibfield Park Ave, Atherton, Manchester M46 0SU
- Thursday 6 February 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm at Salford Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
- Tuesday 12 November 2025, 2pm to 5pm at Salford Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
About the training:
Delivered by Guide Dogs UK, this session will cover:
- An introduction to common eye conditions and their impact
- Barriers, challenges and emotional consequences of sightloss
- Basic guiding techniques for getting around obstacles, crossing roads and getting in and out of cars
- Tips for helping people with a vision impairment
- How to start a conversation when you meet someone who is blind or partially sighted, to ask if they need assistance
NB: No dogs will be in the training
Book your place or get in touch:
You can book a place by clicking now to use this form.
For more information on the accessibility service, this or other sessions, or contact information to get in touch please visit the service page on our website.
We at Caritas, believe that everyone should have opportunity to participate in all activities. This includes people who use our services, employees and volunteers.
Together we will work alongside individuals to find inclusive ways of working that suit them best. We seek to welcome, integrate, and support the participation of all people by making our projects accessible. If you face barriers because of your physical, mental and emotional, learning, sensory and/or communications needs, please let us know.
