Definition: Training is the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies.
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Training
Computer training - (Cardiff Institute for the Blind (CIB))Service
Fully trained volunteers provide
training in basic computer skills, touch typing, use of email and the internet, on a one-to-one basis.
Computer training - (Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society))Service
Bridgevis provide computer
training and computer drop in sessions for members at Bridgend College.
RNC Work Ready Programme - (Royal National College for the Blind (RNC))Service
The Work Ready programme provides tailored, flexible, industry-based
training to increase your employment prospects. RNC's specialist expertise and
personalised approach allows them to provide the training that is right for you. Programmes last from 6 to 26 weeks and are delivered and supported by industry professionals in real working environments with employment
outcomes. The length of your programme will vary according to your needs and the employment pathway you select.
IT training - (British Computer Association of the Blind (BCAB))Service
BCAB holds
training and events for blind and partially sighted people who are members. Our tutorials, training initiatives and introductory workshops include something for people of all skill levels. BCAB also provides networking opportunities for members.
IT
training for
disabled people, with the emphasis on internet and email skills. Training is given on a one to one basis in your own home and on your own computer. You arrange lesson times with your tutor - this can be in the evenings or at weekends. You first have an
assessment with your tutor, then you will have 10 sessions which last between 1½ to 2 hours each - usually one lesson a week. Your tutor will also come back to see you 9 months after your course has ended to check progress.
VI Awareness Training - (North Wales Society for the Blind)Service
Advice and
training which will help raise awareness of the needs of blind and partially sighted people in both work and social situations. The training typically includes: low vision awareness, sighted guide techniques and demonstration, eye conditions, communication skills, aids and equipment demonstrations, practical advice and guidance.
Qualified staff to provide awareness
training to volunteers,
carers, nursing staff, GPs, businesses etc. A course that shows you how to understand the perspective of a
vision impaired person and how to approach, guide and leave a vision impaired person.
Professional
training aimed at
Rehabilitation officers,
Social workers, nursing staff, Optometrists etc. Includes talks from specialist consultants on a variety of eye related topics and networking opportunities.
The
Macular Society is developing a range of online
training modules which will give healthcare professionals a greater understanding of central vision loss.
NWSB Finding Your Feet - (North Wales Society for the Blind)Service
A
training scheme created by people with sight loss to help their peers gain skills to meet life's everyday challenges, from going out shopping to tips on using
transport services. The course has been divided into five topics, all of which have been chosen by people with sight loss. Participants can attend as many days as they choose. The topics cover: Money Management, Travelling, Shopping, Information
Technology and Digital Inclusion.
DW's
Disability Equality
Training module will provide you with an understanding of the
Social Model of Disability and barriers faced by disabled people. They offer bespoke training and can tailor the module to your organisation.
Organisations participating in
Disability Equality
Training will be able to:
demonstrate recognition of their accountability to disabled people;
understand the implications of the
Equality Act, particularly the disability provisions, and it’s relevance to arts provision in Wales
devise an appropriate and realistic format for effective action planning;
work towards best practice in inclusion and accessibility.
Through
disability awareness
training you will be able to fully understand the difference between disability and impairment, and how to apply this in a working environment. The aim of this disability awareness training course is to give individuals and organisations the time and opportunity to look at disability from a different perspective.
Accessible Wales flagship
training course is an Introduction to
Disability Awareness which is a program of informal but professional training courses. This course is aimed at addressing day to day issues relating to disability within the workplace.
Our Sensory Loss Awareness
training is primarily aimed at people likely to come into contact with people with sensory loss within their working lives. The aim being to improve their awareness of the difficulties and barriers people with sensory loss encounter interacting within unfamiliar environments where communication and other difficulties are often experienced.
UCAN has taken vision awareness
training to
medical settings, public and private companies, schools, trade unions and youth organisations in the UK and abroad. It is conducted by young
disabled people and takes a unique approach to challenging public perceptions and attitudes towards sight loss.
VI Awareness
Training covering North-East Wales delivered by the regional society for blind people for the area.
VI Awareness Training - (Cardiff Institute for the Blind (CIB))Service
CIB offer a basic vision awareness
training course which includes sighted guiding training, covers basic eye conditions, as well as demonstration of the use of products. It takes place in their HQ in Womanby Street, Cardiff.
Access Design Solutions provides
training in the design, development, management, and operation of the built environment and
transport services.
Courses for museum staff to develop and deliver live descriptive tours. Visual awareness and guiding
training.
The Accessible Friends Network (TAFN) is a national independent UK charity providing
social networking, computer technical support,
training and entertainment via the internet. It is a user-led voluntary group run for and by
vi people which uses email, the internet, voice conferencing and other resources to improve the quality of life for vi people and their partners by networking. Events, which are moderated, include quizzes, musical theme nights, jazz
club, & computer skills workshops.
Provides support to encourage independent living for
disabled people. Independent Support Officers provide support throughout the process, including recruitment, management,
training and payroll setup. The Support Officers at CIL provide an ongoing support service once everything is set up.
Grants from RBS - (Royal Blind Society)Service
Grants can be made to blind &
vi people on low incomes. Examples of how they can be used are:
IT equipment; reading and literacy aids ; to help pay household bills; to fund work-related
training; to buy specialist
medical equipment such as thick-lens spectacles; to provide
daily living aids such as a washing machine with
Braille controls; to meet emergencies and unforeseen needs.
Grants are offered to anyone with a permanent and uncorrectable eye condition, living in Breconshire to help pay for equipment, services,
training, education and experiences (such as
holidays). Applications are welcome from the
visually impaired, their families and
carers.
A
grant to empower and enable future generations of people who are blind and partially sighted to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations whatever they may be. Applicants in receipt of means-tested benefits will be given priority. They are happy to consider applications for specialist software, equipment and specialist
training in the use of access
technology.
GVIS provides five local authorities with staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Ann Tansley.
Bridgend CBC has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Helen Jenkins.
Cardiff Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Roberta Veryard.
Carmarthenshire Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Gareth Morgans.
Conwy Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Steve Boothby.
Denbighshire Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Paul Montgomery.
Mobility Specialist - (Flintshire CC Learning Inclusion Service)Service
Flintshire Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Anne Noden.
Merthyr Tydfil Council as a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Lisa Beattie.
NPT Mobility specialist - (Neath Port Talbot Education Department)Service
NPT Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Martha Rees.
RCT Mobility specialist - (Rhondda Cynon Taf Education Department)Service
RCT Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Sharon Phillips.
Swansea Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Cherrie Neal.
Vale of Glamorgan Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Helen Davies
Wrexham Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Graham Edwards.
EYE CAN - (RNIB Cymru)Service
Eye Can aims to provide social groups and activities for young
visually impaired people, and to give them specialist support in a wide variety of areas including sight loss, health, education and
training. The project is also providing workshops to local schools and colleges so that they are able to promote the service to their visually impaired students.
Local Minds support over 370,000 people across England and Wales. Their services include talking therapies, crisis
helplines, drop-in centres, employment and
training schemes, counselling and
befriending. Each local Mind is an independent charity run by local people, for local people. They are responsible for their own funding and services. Mind Cymru works together in partnership with local Minds.
The Sense
Usher Service specialises in the field of Usher syndrome and supports people with Usher, their families and professionals. Support covers
advice,
assessments,
training, mentoring and professional support.
