Glossary Browser for uncategorised
This is for glossary terms that we cannot place under the existing categories. This is to prevent the list of categories growing unmanageably.
An agency (such as an
ECLO) providing
advice on appropriate and helpful courses of action.
Formal or informal group of individuals, often with shared experiences or seeking a similar aim.
Financial assistance, often specifically directed towards, and restricted to, the purpose for which the
grant was established.
Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind or
visually impaired people around obstacles. Although dogs can be trained to navigate various obstacles, they are red–green
colour blind and incapable of interpreting street signs. The human does the directing, based on skills acquired through previous mobility
training.
A telephone service offering
advice relating to a specific area of interest or service, such as information on smoking cessation or benefits advice.
A vacation or
holiday is a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism. People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances, or for specific festivals or celebrations. Vacations are often spent with friends or family.
Formal or informal group aiming to assist each other in overcoming problems and to share experiences.
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.
