People talking in a bright modern office lobby

Say Your Name First: Helping a Blind Colleague (Short Film)

This short film follows one person with sight loss at their desk, and shows how four small words change a workplace conversation. It takes under a minute to watch.

Transcript

Someone stops at my desk. They say, “Hello, how are you?” A friendly voice. I feel I should know it. So who is it? I guess, or I wait and hope they say more.

That small gap is awkward for both of us. I cannot see a face to match the voice.

Now the same moment. “Hi, it is Dan. How are you?” Four words. Now I know who I am talking to. The conversation just starts.

It takes a second. And it makes a workplace easier to talk in. Small habits change how a workplace feels. A workplace assessment looks at the person, the job, and the workplace.

A workplace assessment can turn habits like this into clear, agreed guidance for the whole team, alongside any equipment or software that is needed. If you or someone in your team is visually impaired and would like expert, tailored support to stay productive and comfortable at work, visit https://visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com/workplace-assessments/visual-impairment-workplace-assessments/ to arrange a visual impairment workplace assessment.