Vista courses for people with sight loss

Date: Wednesday, August 27th 2014
Categories: All Leicestershire Activities & Events

Vista is running an Assessment and Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Course Programme from October to December 2014, with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of people with sight loss and increase the choice and control of their lives.

Cookery Courses

The programme includes two day cookery courses to give people with sight loss the skills and techniques they need to use kitchen utensils and assistive technology safely and effetively when cooking. There is a charge of £7.50 per day (£15 for a two day course) to cover the cost of ingredients.

Information Days

The programme also includes a range of informative talks and presentations on a variety of topics. Each session provides an opportunity for questions and many feature equipment demonstrations.

Living with Sight Loss Course

This three day course covers a wide range of topics and provides information and practical advice for living with sight loss.

Run by Vista's rehabilitation team, the course will:

• Tell you all about Vista and our services
• Let you know what benefits are available to you
• Provide information and practical advice for everyday living
• Update you on communication and technology
• Provide information and advice for independent mobility
• Include a day in our teaching kitchen to learn new skills whilst preparing a 2 course meal

Transport can be provided.

To find out more about any of the courses above and for a booking form please download the programme guide. (Please note: it will download as a Word document to your computer).