Miles Access Skills Training

A skills training service for people who are blind or have low vision. Miles Access Skills Training teaches practical ways to live and work independently, drawing on low-tech skills and current assistive technology. Training is customized to individual needs and goals, including learning adaptations, keeping up with new technology, and developing skills for changing job requirements. The trainers are blind themselves and bring decades of lived experience to their work. Learning is designed to be engaging and practical. The business offers a free consultation in most cases to discuss a person's goals, available training, and possible funding. It also provides technical assistance related to employers' misconceptions about the capabilities of people with sensory impairments.