Inclusive environments for people with sight loss

Course summary

The workshop will explore principles that can be reasonably applied to home, working and public places and that can support wayfinding and useability for people with differing levels of sight loss.  This will support organisations to work towards and maintain the legal requirements of the Equality Act 2010 in making reasonable adjustments to environments, providing equitable access for a wider group of people.

Suitable for

Anyone responsible for applying design into social housing, healthcare settings, offices and other similar environments where elements of the Equality Act 2010 must be applied.

Prior knowledge/experience needed

No prior knowledge needed.

Topics covered

• Common sight conditions and design issues
• Understanding colour and tonal contrast
• Measuring colour contrast – (Light Reflectance Values)
• Building on lifetime homes and sustainability of design
• Understanding RNIB accessible design principles
• Recommended lighting levels at external and internal areas
• Developing attractive accessible kitchens and bathrooms for people with sight loss

Cost

£100

Presenter

David Watkins

Any other information 

That the type of inclusive design for people with sight loss can be very cost effective to apply whilst still achieving the desired aesthetics of the environment.

The course can be booked via Eventbrite.

If this date is not suitable or you would like to find out about other taster sessions we deliver, you will find more information here: RNIB Health and Social Care Skills training events calendar.

The Health and Social Care Skills Development team at RNIB offer a range of courses on topics such as sight loss awareness, eye conditions, learning disabilities and other complex needs such as dementia, autism and stroke with sight loss, and inclusive environments. You can find more information about our training here: Training for health and social care professionals | RNIB