Access and Functional Needs Training2024 Volunteer Workshop-Blind Etiquette: Working with the Blind and Visually Impaired During Disasters
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Date/Time: Description: Additional Information: Blind Etiquette: Working with the Blind and Visually Impaired During Disasters* (1.25 Nursing, LPC, LMFT, Social Work CE) Hannah Dangle, BA & Debi Trout, BS This specialized course provides essential training for disaster response personnel to effectively assist individuals with visual impairments during emergencies. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of crucial logistics, including the proper use of white canes and human guide techniques. The course emphasizes effective communication methods, covering interpreter rules and appropriate verbal interactions. Through case studies, practical scenarios, and clear do's and don'ts, students will develop and practice strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of visually impaired individuals in disaster situations. *This activity has been submitted to Georgia Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Georgia Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation |