Supporting Wheelchair Mobility and Orientation for children and young people with visual impairments

Presented on Tuesday, 25th August 2026

Course evaluation summary

Number of Participants: 4
Number of Respondents: 4

Overall Assessment:

Enhancement to your expertise: 4;
      Presenter content: 4.5;
      Clarity of presentation: 4.5;
      Pacing of course/event: 4.8
      (where 1 is Poor, 5 is Excellent)

What was best about the session?

Practical application and good mix of discussion and practical.
Opportunity to try using a wheelchair.
Lots of hands on practice. Small group made the session more informal and bespoke.
Hands on, practical, great advice for little things I wouldn't have thought of. Thorough.

What, if anything, do you think should have been included?

More practice ascending and descending kerbs.
More use of canes and wheelchair.
Maybe just some more examples of wheelchairs and different needs of service users.

How did you hear about this event?

SSC Direct Email: 1
Line manager: 1
HOSS Meeting: 1
HAB VI UK email: 1

What other CPD training would you like the SSC to provide?

CVI training.
More info on strategies for non-hab specialists.