Surrey Association for Visual Impairment. Making a visible difference in Surrey.

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Stella Black - Deputy Head of Community Services (Training and Children's Recreation)

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I have worked as a Special Needs/Teaching Assistant in Primary Schools in Surrey for 6 years, and for the last 4 years I have worked at RNIB college in Redhill as a support worker and Tutor.

During this time I have grown increasingly aware of the huge impact that sport, leisure and recreational activities can have on the development of individuals, both young and old. Participating in a sport, being part of a team, using energy, learning and achieving, can give you a sense of belonging and can make you feel good!

I am passionate about helping children and young people with VI, to have opportunities, to support them and to make them feel good. As the Children's Recreation Worker with SAVI I will be able to make a difference.

Having completed my Cert. Ed. whilst at RNIB Redhill, I was pleased to take up the role of Training Manager for SAVI, last year – to be able to continue teaching and to be delivering Visual and Disability Awareness - a perfect combination.

Nearly everyone providing a service in the community will at some time in their working lives be required to deal with a blind or visually impaired client/ customer. Our training provides an insight into what it is like to have sight impairment and provides tools and information to help and support VIPs (Visually Impaired People). Turn to our Training Page to find out more and to arrange a date.

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