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  • Deafblind Scotland - Introduction to Deafblind Awareness

    Created: 10/04/2024
    News/Events Category: Training and Learning
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    When: 10.00-12.00, Thursday 23 May 2024
    Where: Online
    This event is being organised by Deafblind Scotland
    This particular event is free to attend, so no payment is required.


    It is too late to book a place for this particular session, sorry about that.

    Do you want to learn how to support a deafblind individual? Perhaps you care for somebody and would like to gain further knowledge and would like to gain further knowledge and skills.

    Touching More Lives is a project delivered by Deafblind Scotland members who share their lived experience, to increase awareness of deafblindness. The trainers provide sessions to communities and organisations throughout Scotland promoting inclusivity and equality. If you or your organisation would like to learn more about deafblindness this is a good opportunity.

    The course focusses on:

    • The trainers lived experience
    • Communication Sighted guiding techniques
    • The transitional support and impact
    • Eye conditions

    The training is free and all participants receive a Deafblind Awareness Toolkit and an attendance certificate.

    How To Book

    Please contact [email protected] If you would like further information and or for future training dates.


    Contact: Alison Wilkie
    E-mail: [email protected]


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