MODULE 1 - What's Available? This module is intended as an introduction to the services available for blind and partially sighted people and their families. We allow up to 8 visually impaired candidates to attend with volunteer assistance. In the morning you'll hear about Social Services and how to register. After lunch

MODULE 2 - MAGNIFICATION This module is intended as an introduction to using magnifying products. We allow up to 8 visually impaired candidates to attend with volunteer assistance. We will demonstrate and discuss magnification and then look at a range of products available: clocks, watches, lighting, anti-glare glasses, IT, CCTV’s and handwriting

MODULE 3 - Mobility & Communication This module is to discuss problems you may be encountering with mobility and orientation. We allow up to 8 visually impaired candidates to attend and you will be able to invite a relative or friend to this session. We will demonstrate and practice Sighted Guiding techniques

MODULE 4 - Kitchen Confidence We allow up to 8 visually impaired candidates to attend with volunteer assistance. In this module we will cover: Cutting, peeling, slicing and safety in the kitchen, talking scales and microwaves, weighing, measuring and pouring safely. Prior to lunch we’ll put our new skills into practice by

MODULE 5 - On-line shopping & Social Networking Up to 4 visually impaired candidates per session with one to one volunteer assistance. The aim is for you to explore online shopping (assistance available to register for online shopping with the shop of your choice and to do a first shop with the

MODULE 6 - First Aid This is module covers basic first aid training to give you the confidence to know how to help yourself or someone else and learn when to call an ambulance. The course is 3hrs long and covers a range of first aid skills ranging from dealing minor injuries