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Description: In observance of the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, author Hannah Fairbairn, will discuss the problem with eye contact, smiling, and nodding for people with low vision. You may not see much of this now and feel confused, not knowing whether someone is responding or not. Learning self-advocacy by using a speak up style can help. The ADA gives us some great ways to practice starting conversations and gain social confidence. Instructor: Hannah Fairbairn Instructor s Title: Author Instructor s Affiliation: Primary Core or ECC Area: Target Audience: Adult consumers who are blind or visually impaired and their families and professionals Pre-requisite knowledge: none Lesson Plan Goal: Learning Objectives: Participants will examine the need to: grieve first, value oneself, and learn to gain social confidence. Participants will identify how to speak in a firm, positive, and specific way. Participants will evaluate value of support groups for discussion, practice, and role-playing. Materials Needed: None |
