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Joint Connection and Blind/DeafBlind Seniors National Roundtable for Thursday, Febuary 9th, 20223

Welcome to February. It isn’t warming up just yet, but our round table series continues. Our next in our series of bi weekly round tables will take place on Thursday, […]

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Saturdays with Shauna: Braille Is Evolving

Bruce, a student, reading Braille.

Editor’s Note: January 4 was World Braille Day, celebrated on Louis Braille’s birthday. This piece is the fourth and last in a four part series on Braille. Find all four […]

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Joint Connection and Blind/DeafBlind Seniors National Roundtable for Thursday, January 26, 2023

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary round table, hanging in Winchester Castle. The table features the Tudor Rose at its centre, with the outer design portraying Henry VIII as King Arthur on his throne, surrounded by 24 places, each bearing the name of one of the legendary Knights of the Round Table of King Arthur's court.

We are excited to announce that we are bringing our round tables back for 2023. Going forward, we are trying something new by bringing together our Connection National Roundtables and […]

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Saturdays With Shauna: Why Learn Braille?

PTCB student, Kashmere, teaching the basic concept of Braille to Anne using a peg board.

Editor’s Note: January 4 was World Braille Day, celebrated on Louis Braille’s birthday. This piece is second in a four part series on Braille. Tune in next week for part […]

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Blind/DeafBlind Friendly Christmas Gift and Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Under $20.00!

When looking for gift ideas for friends or family members who are blind or visually impaired, here is a list of gift ideas under $20.00. Head over to The Braille […]

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Tip#10 for Successful Interactions with a Blind Person: Interacting With A Guide Dog Team

A photo of Shauna and guide dog, Barney, taken in May 2021, in their home area of Victoria, British Columbia. They are crossing a street. This is a front facing view of Shauna and Barney working. Shauna  is wearing her long blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail, and is wearing a white T-shirt, navy blue jeans, a burgundy cardigan, black sketchers, and caring a bright yellow purse. She is also wearing dark sunglasses, that have silver frames. Barney is a black Labrador retriever, wearing his GDB harness, black Martingale collar, black gentle leader, and brown leather leash.

Today’s tidbit comes via my colleague, Shauna Sproston. Shauna writes: “As a guide dog handler, I interact with the public on a daily basis. As I navigate my neighbourhood and […]

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Tip #9 for Successful Interactions with a Blind Person: Do Blind People Have Superpowers?

Today’s tidbit comes via my colleague, Shauna Sproston, from her article entitled “True or False: Dispelling the Misconceptions Related to Blindness”. Shauna writes on the common misconception of blind people […]

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Tip #8 for Successful Interactions with a Blind Person: Location, Location, Location

If you see a blind person in public and you want to go say hello, it is usually good to start with something like, “Hello Tina, it’s Alex.” This is […]

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Tip #7 for Successful Interactions with a Blind Person: Talk directly to us

Like Tip #6, this one also comes via my colleague, Jinnie. Jinnie writes: “Although you may be nervous, or intimidated, it is best to directly speak with the person who […]

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Tip #6 for Successful Interactions with a Blind Person: How many fingers you should not hold up!

This one comes via my colleague, Jinnie. Jinnie writes: “Sometimes, as a way of being humorous, or out of a genuine interest to determine a person’s level of remaining vision, […]

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From the Blog

  • Joint Connection and Blind/DeafBlind Seniors National Roundtable for Thursday, Febuary 9th, 20223
  • Saturdays with Shauna: Braille Is Evolving
  • Joint Connection and Blind/DeafBlind Seniors National Roundtable for Thursday, January 26, 2023
  • Saturdays with Shauna: Braille Literacy
  • Saturdays With Shauna: Why Learn Braille?

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