CBU (PP7-HSS), one of the 14 partners implementing the project DANOVA – Innovative Transportation Services for Blind and Partially-Sighted Passengers in Danube Region, financed within Interreg programme, is very proud to announce that the one of the most important activities for them as representatives of visually impaired was successfully carried out!

Namely, as we are all aware, the lack of knowledge and information often leads to the formation of negative attitudes and prejudices about the capacities and needs of people with visual impairments. Therefore, the best way to enhance inclusion and combat prejudices is to provide education and training.

That is why one of the most important activities within DANOVA project are international and local trainings on the correct approach and communication with visually impaired. After elaborating training programmes, CBU conducted the international training aimed at managerial structures of the transportation facilities involved in the project, i.e. professionals and employees who acknowledge the need to improve their knowledge and skills on how to create an accessible environment for VI people.

CBU also conducted local trainings at the Dubrovnik Airport, Airports of Montenegro, Sarajevo International Airport and  Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb, aimed at all professionals and employees getting in direct contact with VI passengers.

On December 20th, 2022, PP7-HSS conducted the last additional training in Croatia, organized at Osijek Airport. The training consisted of the theoretical part including types and causes of visual impairment, practical part of using simulation glasses and solving assignments, awareness-raising theory of prejudices and stereotypes, daily functioning and obstacles in the area of mobility and transportation, typhlotechnical aids and practical part consisting of correct guidance and approach to VI passengers.