Beautifully Blind
Consultation was carried out with our visually impaired service users about what was important to them. One of the issues identified was loss of identity and self-worth after developing sight loss. Women with a vision impairment often said that they lost confidence and struggled with their self-esteem. It was apparent that feeling good with oneself is centred around one’s appearance.
Project Overview
Sight Life's Beautifully Blind - Make-up Application Tutorials deliver 12 structured training sessions covering all aspects of make-up application. Our strategy for sustainability is to create make-up champions from these service users to help empower women to deliver further courses and match demand. We want to engage with partners in health/social care to reach as many women of all ages as possible.
The sessions aim for people with vision impairments are:
· To understand how to set an effective make-up application station (incorporating low vision therapy strategies)
· To develop an understanding of the different equipment and products needed and what techniques work best for the individual needs.
· To understand the construction and features of your face.
· To develop via attending these practical and sessions, receive constructive feedback and promoting learners to experiment in a safe and supportive environment.
· To develop a strong peer to peer support group to give continuous updates and future learning as well as nurturing friendships to those most isolated.
· To develop mentors for future and ongoing support opportunities.
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