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Module 2: Sculpting Potential — Empowerment Program for Young People with Visual Impairments
Introduction and Learning Objectives
Topic 1: Basic Notions for Recognising and Identifying Visual Impairment
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Topic 1: Basic Notions for Recognising and Identifying Visual Impairment
5 Topics
Blindness vs. Low Vision — Not the Same Thing
Visual Impairment Categories
WHO Assessment of Low Vision Tool
The Two Big Differences
Video: Understanding Visual Impairment
Topic 2: Strategies for Autonomy and Independence
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Topic 2: Strategies for Autonomy and Independence
4 Topics
A Precious Ally: The White Cane
The Guide Dog
Braille
Assistive Technologies for Blind and Low Vision People
Topic 3: Myths About Blindness and Low Vision
Topic 4: Vademecum for Communicating with a Blind or Visually Impaired Person
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Topic 4: Vademecum for Communicating with a Blind or Visually Impaired Person
2 Topics
Respect, Discretion and Assistance
Remember
Topic 5: How to Guide a Blind or Visually Impaired Person
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Topic 5: How to Guide a Blind or Visually Impaired Person
5 Topics
Identifying the Guide
Starting, Stopping and Narrow Passages
Passing Through Doors
Stairs and Level Changes
Pointing to Objects and Bathroom Guidance
Topic 6: Tactile Exploration and Mental Representation of the Image
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Topic 6: Tactile Exploration and Mental Representation of the Image
4 Topics
Video: The DeafBlind Potter
Tactile Exploration Principles
Workshop Setup and Object Management
Accessible Ceramics Workshop Checklist
Activity: Test Your Knowledge
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Stairs and Level Changes
Module 2: Sculpting Potential — Empowerment Program for Young People with Visual Impairments
Topic 5: How to Guide a Blind or Visually Impaired Person
Stairs and Level Changes
Going Up
The guide signals the staircase by stopping at the first step, ensuring a frontal position.
Step with the leg on the same side as the guiding arm, accentuating the motion with the arm.
Check the blind person’s synchronisation.
At the last step, the guide takes a longer step and stops to indicate that the staircase is finished.
Going Down
Same technique as going up.
Pay attention to emotional impact and synchronisation.
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