Eyes Wide Open Sensitivity to Blindness Training
What do you do when you meet a blind person…?
This and other questions will be answered with our Eyes Wide Open Sensitivity to Blindness Training.
See how developing empathy, engagement, and a hands-on experience will empower you and your staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more diverse and inclusive organization.
Our blind staff will lead the training and will cover the following…
- Causes of vision loss
- Blind etiquette
- Communications
- Assistive technology
- Guide dog etiquette
- Sighted guide
- Orientation and Mobility
- Independent living skills
- Workplace assessment
- ADA Discussion
In addition to the above, we can uniquely customize a training to meet your specific needs. Whether your business is city government, in the medical field or any other service provider, you and your staff will have the opportunity to walk in our shoes.
Sessions typically last six hours and includes lunch prepared by you and your staff under blindfold. Trainings can be onsite or offsite. We recommend comfortable clothes and shoes for the day. Please come with eyes wide open and ready to learn!
Rate is $1,000 per session. Rate can be determined by multiple organizations combining for a session. Maximum for this class is eight. Discounted non-profit rates are available.
Participants, please complete the following form to be contacted by our staff.