After completing this course, you'll be able to:

  • Appropriately offer assistance to a person with blindness or low vision

  • Guide a person with blindness or low vision to their destination

  • Describe how to guide a person down stairs, through a narrow space or to a seat

  • Describe a space to a person with blindness or low vision, providing the right level of detail

Course outline

    1. Introduction

    2. Common causes of blindness and Iow vision

    1. Offering assistance

    2. Describing the environment

    1. Guiding

    2. Guiding in specific environments

    3. Guiding a person with a Guide Dog

    1. Course assessment

    2. Post-course survey

About this course

  • $99.00
  • Level: Beginner
  • Highly practical interactive unit (60 mins duration)

Frequently asked questions

  • What do I get when I sign up?

    You get immediate access to all course lessons, which include interactive activities and questions. The course is very easy to access - you can learn and apply your knowledge straight away.

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    Most people complete the course in around 60 minutes.

  • When can I start the course?

    This is a self-paced online course, so you decide when you start and when you finish. You could complete the course in one go, or over several sessions.

  • Can I enrol multiple people at once?

    Yes! Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss group enrolment.

  • I still have questions. How do I contact you?

    No problem - we would love to answer your questions. Please send us an email at [email protected].