Inclusive Living Environments and Sight Loss

Sep 08, 2020, 09:39 AM

This Podcast discusses the benefits for blind and partially sighted people can have by making simple changes around the home that can improve independence and make everyday tasks easier to carry out.  Simple changes include adding colour and tonal contrast to fixtures around the home and to household items in areas such as the bathroom and kitchen, as well as how good lighting can have a hugely positive impact on helping someone get the best out of their living environment.

Traditional design and outdated lighting can hinder people with sight loss inmoving around the home and can lead to a higher risk of falling.  This podcast gives listeners a pathway to apply simple changes immediately, with further information about local specialist support people can seek out for extra help in creating an accessible home for the resident with sight loss.

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Supplementary Resources 
Visibly Better Webpage

This podcast was recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here. If you have any queries contact us on 0141 739 3683 or email us at HSCskillsdevelopment@rnib.org.uk .

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