Visual Impairment Awareness eLearning

Understanding the Importance of Visual Impairment Awareness
Why is This Course Important?
More than two million people in the UK live with a visual impairment (VI) that significantly impacts their daily lives. This number is expected to double by 2050 due to factors such as ageing, diabetes, obesity, and lifestyle choices. Therefore, being ‘VI Confident’ is an essential skill for individuals and organisations. Our Online Visual Impairment Awareness Training in the UK equips you with the knowledge and skills to support those with sight loss effectively.
Expertly Designed Training
Dan’s unique perspective and extensive knowledge have been instrumental in shaping this training programme. His commitment to raising awareness and fostering inclusion is evident in every aspect of the course, ensuring that participants receive not only theoretical knowledge but also practical, actionable advice.
Benefits of the Training
By enrolling in our Online Visual Impairment Awareness Training in the UK, you will:
- Increase your knowledge and skills: Become ‘VI Confident’ when offering support and assistance to anyone living with low vision. You’ll learn how to recognise signs of visual impairment and understand the different ways it can impact individuals.
- Create an inclusive environment: Help make the world more inclusive, accessible, equal, and enjoyable for people living with sight loss. This training will empower you to make meaningful changes in your workplace or community.
- Convenient online format: Benefit from the convenience of online training, meaning you don’t even have to leave the office to complete the course. This flexibility allows you to learn at your own pace and fit the training around your schedule.
- Contribute to a larger mission: By participating in this training, you’re supporting our mission to increase awareness and improve the lives of those with visual impairments.

Course Content
Our Online Visual Impairment Awareness Training in the UK covers a wide range of essential topics:
- Sight Loss Facts and Myths: Debunk common misconceptions and understand the realities of living with sight loss.
- Identifying Sight Loss: Learn to recognise the signs of visual impairment and understand the importance of early intervention.
- Eye Conditions and Their Effects: Gain insight into various eye conditions and how they affect vision, daily activities, and quality of life.
- Emotional Impacts of Sight Loss: Understand the psychological and emotional challenges that individuals with visual impairments may face.
- Accessibility: Explore ways to make environments, services, and digital content more accessible for those with sight loss.
- Assistive Technologies: Discover the latest tools and technologies that can aid individuals with visual impairments in their daily lives.
- Communicating Effectively: Learn techniques for effective communication with people who have visual impairments, ensuring clarity and respect.
- Mobility and Sighted Guiding Techniques: Understand how to assist individuals with visual impairments in navigating their surroundings safely.
Certification
Upon completion of the course, you can download a personalised certificate of completion, which can be used as part of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This certification demonstrates your commitment to inclusivity and can be a valuable addition to your professional qualifications.
Learner Feedback
Here’s what some of our learners have said about our Online Visual Impairment Awareness Training in the UK:
- “An excellent eye-opener to the perspective of those with a visual impairment and how their experience of the world can be positive.”
- “Really good course, extremely insightful in helping understand all the various visual impairments. I actually felt very emotional thinking about how this must be, so very well delivered. The videos were excellent and got the message across and were varied in style and used at the right portion of the course to keep it lively and hold attention.”
- “Thank you very much for sharing so many personal storeys and improving awareness. I really valued this and will definitely ensure I implement everything I have learnt to support my visually impaired colleague and anyone else I encounter with impairments. Thanks again, great job!”
- “I have gained more knowledge on how to assist my colleague who has lost their sight.”
- “It was very informative, and I think that real-life situations and the presentations from individuals who live with sight loss are really effective and relatable. I hope that this course is soon available in every workplace.”
Cost and Duration
Visual Impairment Awareness eLearning costs £30+VAT per learner, and it takes around one and a half hours to complete. We also offer the option to integrate the course into your Learning Management System (LMS) with a SCORM file. Please contact us to find out more and obtain a quotation.