Last Thursday, our own Alex, Jessica and Jocelyn went to Bowen Island Community School to talk to kids about blindness. This White Cane Week themed event was originally supposed to take place on Thursday, February 9 but got postponed due to bad weather.
Alex, Jessica and Jocelyn spoke to more than 50 students in grades 4 and 5 about Braille, assistive technology, and mobility. Students got to learn about the Braille alphabet, Braille books, the Perkins Brailler, Braille notetakers, the iPhone’s accessibility features, white cane travel, and guide dogs, among other things. Alex brought his guide dog, Zandra, who was a big hit. All in all, the day was a huge success.
We give a huge thank you to Bowen Island Community School for the opportunity to speak to your students. Thank you to the staff and students for your enthusiasm and openness. We look forward to coming back next year and talking to even more classes.
