Blindness is often misunderstood. Many people are unsure how to interact with someone who is blind or partially sighted.
Inclusion begins with understanding.
Blindness 101 is a 3 hour interactive workshop that provides real-world knowledge from facilitators who are blind. You’ll gain the confidence to communicate, assist, and engage with individuals who are blind or partially sighted—whether in your workplace, classroom, healthcare setting, or everyday interactions.
Blindness 101 is a must-have workshop for businesses, educators, caregivers, and service providers looking to gain the knowledge and confidence to support and serve individuals who are blind or partially sighted.
The purpose of the workshop is to introduce individuals to the basics of blindness including:
How being born blind differs from acquiring vision loss
Appropriate language including person first vs identity first
Introduction to Braille, Assistive Technology, and Orientation & Mobility
How and when to assist a person who is blind
Social / emotional aspects of blindness
Why we need to raise our expectations of persons who are blind
Resources and services available to persons who are blind
Blindness 101 can also be tailored to be a perfect Professional Development presentation for Teachers and Support Staff. Our Professional Development version includes all of the above topics, plus:
The medical and social models of disability
Common misconceptions about disability
Suggestions and strategies for creating a more inclusive classroom
Blindness 101 is perfect for
Public-Facing Businesses
Members of the Hospitality industry
Health-care providers
Childcare facilities
Rec Centers
Professional Development Presentations for Teachers
After-school programs
Summer Camp staff
Other non-profits who support children/youth
Professional Development Presentations for Teachers – This presentation is geared to interacting with children and youth, and can be offered in person or on Zoom. This can be tailored in length and format.
After participating in this 3-hour workshop, participants will feel better equipped and more confident interacting with persons who are blind or partially sighted. The presenter will challenge your unconscious bias about disability and provide a new way to think about inclusion.
Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of our Blindness 101 Workshop.
The standard Blindness 101 Workshop is 3 hours, but can be condensed and/or tailored to your groups requirements. There is an additional fee to do so.
Contact us at the form below for Fee Structure. We provide rates for Non-Profit organizations as well as rates for individuals.
What Blindness 101 Graduates Are Saying:
“I loved the sighted-guide practice and different mobility-aid learning.”
“It was a fun and informative session—there was lots to learn, and I really enjoyed how it was presented.”
“This was an incredibly informative workshop and beyond beneficial to our staff team.”
“Everything was informative, practical, and engaging.”
Interested?
If you are interested in participating in an upcoming Blindness 101 Workshop or would like to arrange a Workshop for your group or organization, please fill out the form below.