Hi Everybody,
Blind Beginnings is excited to be offering the following programs this Fall!
1. Community Discovery - for families with children who are blind or
visually impaired
The purpose of the Community Discovery Program is to:
- Introduce children who are blind or visually impaired to concepts through
hands on real life experiences
- Demonstrate to parents and sighted siblings how to make experiences more
meaningful for the child who is blind or visually impaired
- Educate community partners on how to be more inclusive and accessible
- Provide networking opportunities for families with children who are blind
or visually impaired
- Have a great time!
The first Community Discovery Program will be:
When: Saturday September 27 at 2:00 PM
Where: Burnaby Fire Hall - Station 3: 6511 Marlborough Avenue
Why: To have a tour of a Fire Station, meet some fire fighters, learn how
fires are put out, and see a fire truck
If you and your family would like to participate, please RSVP no later than
Thursday September 25.
Blind Beginnings plans to offer a Community Discovery Program a minimum of
every 6 weeks. Tentative plans are being made for a trip to a pumpkin patch
for late October. Stay tuned for more details.
2. Creating Confidence Workshop Series - for Youth who are blind or visually
impaired
The purpose of the Creating Confidence Workshop is to:
- Increase comfort using Non verbal communication
- Learn how to fit in with sighted peers
- Meet other youth who are blind or visually impaired
- Have fun
The first Creating Confidence Workshop series will be:
When: Four Thursday evenings from 6:45 - 8:45 - October 9, 16, 23, and 30.
Where: Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce St. Vancouver
Who: Youth who are blind or visually impaired from 15 to 19 years of age
Topics will include:
- What your nonverbal communication says about you
- Tips to improve your body image
- How to put people at ease about your blindness
- Adopting positive self esteem and self acceptance
To register please contact Shawn Marsolais at: shawn@blindbeginnings.ca or
604-434-7243 no later than Monday October 6. Space is limited so register
early.
3. Blindness 101 - For extended family members of children who are blind or
visually impaired
The purpose of this Workshop is to:
- Introduce family members to the basics of blindness
Topics will include an introduction to:
- Our No-limits philosophy
- Braille and assistive technology
- Orientation/Mobility and Echolocation
- Basic labelling and organization strategies
The first Blindness 101 Workshop will be:
When: Saturday November 8 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Lower Mainland - Exact Location TBA
Who: Any family member of a child who is blind or visually impaired
To register please contact Shawn Marsolais at shawn@blindbeginnings.ca or
604-434-7243 no later than October 31.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Shawn Marsolais
Blind Beginnings
Phone: 604-434-7243
www.blindbeginnings.ca
Blind Beginnings is excited to be offering the following programs this Fall!
1. Community Discovery - for families with children who are blind or
visually impaired
The purpose of the Community Discovery Program is to:
- Introduce children who are blind or visually impaired to concepts through
hands on real life experiences
- Demonstrate to parents and sighted siblings how to make experiences more
meaningful for the child who is blind or visually impaired
- Educate community partners on how to be more inclusive and accessible
- Provide networking opportunities for families with children who are blind
or visually impaired
- Have a great time!
The first Community Discovery Program will be:
When: Saturday September 27 at 2:00 PM
Where: Burnaby Fire Hall - Station 3: 6511 Marlborough Avenue
Why: To have a tour of a Fire Station, meet some fire fighters, learn how
fires are put out, and see a fire truck
If you and your family would like to participate, please RSVP no later than
Thursday September 25.
Blind Beginnings plans to offer a Community Discovery Program a minimum of
every 6 weeks. Tentative plans are being made for a trip to a pumpkin patch
for late October. Stay tuned for more details.
2. Creating Confidence Workshop Series - for Youth who are blind or visually
impaired
The purpose of the Creating Confidence Workshop is to:
- Increase comfort using Non verbal communication
- Learn how to fit in with sighted peers
- Meet other youth who are blind or visually impaired
- Have fun
The first Creating Confidence Workshop series will be:
When: Four Thursday evenings from 6:45 - 8:45 - October 9, 16, 23, and 30.
Where: Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce St. Vancouver
Who: Youth who are blind or visually impaired from 15 to 19 years of age
Topics will include:
- What your nonverbal communication says about you
- Tips to improve your body image
- How to put people at ease about your blindness
- Adopting positive self esteem and self acceptance
To register please contact Shawn Marsolais at: shawn@blindbeginnings.ca or
604-434-7243 no later than Monday October 6. Space is limited so register
early.
3. Blindness 101 - For extended family members of children who are blind or
visually impaired
The purpose of this Workshop is to:
- Introduce family members to the basics of blindness
Topics will include an introduction to:
- Our No-limits philosophy
- Braille and assistive technology
- Orientation/Mobility and Echolocation
- Basic labelling and organization strategies
The first Blindness 101 Workshop will be:
When: Saturday November 8 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Lower Mainland - Exact Location TBA
Who: Any family member of a child who is blind or visually impaired
To register please contact Shawn Marsolais at shawn@blindbeginnings.ca or
604-434-7243 no later than October 31.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Shawn Marsolais
Blind Beginnings
Phone: 604-434-7243
www.blindbeginnings.ca
