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The Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlind

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    • Camp Bowen: Virtual Music Camp
    • Blind/DeafBlind Seniors National Roundtables
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Any Donation You Can Give Will Help the Victoria’s Pacific Training Centre for the Blind Stay Open

By The Pacific Training Centre TeamFebruary 3, 2020General, Media, Pacific Training Centre

Check out this story by Veronica Cooper of Chek News.

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The Blind Bulletin: February 3, 2020 – PTCB in the News, An Upcoming Play At the Belfry, and More
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