Overview and objectives
The effective use of colour, lighting and visual contrast has become increasingly important in the way designers can help visually impaired people find their way around. (Source:Dulux).
This course will enable participants to apply visual contrast and lighting to buildings to enhance their accessibility.
Suitable for:
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Architects
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Access consultants
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Designers
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Building and facilities managers
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Occupational therapists
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Care and repair officers
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Disability facilities grant officers
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Rehabilitation officers
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Surveyors
Pre-requisites: None.
Comments from previous courses:
"Very good. Gave a brilliant insight into the different types of eye conditions and how simple things can have both a positive and negative impact. I will try to see buildings with new eyes in future."
"Very useful. Explained situations well, giving practical examples."
Content
Aspects include:
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Visual awareness - how different eye conditions affect perception
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The project rainbow research findings - the attributes of colour that contribute to contrast
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Principles into practice - applying the guidelines
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Action planning - an opportunity to consider how they use the training in their own work.
Benefits
Through attending this workshop, you will:
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understand how blind and partially sighted people percieve their environment
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learn how to apply the priciples using visual contrast and lighting to improve the environment
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identify good and bad practice
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specify how visual contrast should be applied.
Course detail
This course is delivered as an open course, or can be delivered in-house at your premises:
Open course dates - further dates coming soon
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To register your interest for further dates please contact us using the details below.
In-house course
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Full day course: Full day in-house course (for example, 9.30am to 4.30pm)
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Half day course: Half day in-house course (for example, 9.30am to 12.30pm)
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Delegate numbers: Ideal for around 10 to 16 delegates
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Fee: £1,100 plus VAT and expenses, depending on location and tailoring of course for a full day. Or £650 plus VAT and expenses, depending on location and tailoring of course for a half-day.
Contact us
RNIB Access Consultancy Services
PO Box 173
Peterborough
PE2 6WS
Phone: 01733 37 53 70