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2021-2022 Performance Measurement and Management Plan

Created November 2018 Last Updated September 21, 2021 1. Introduction The Pacific Training Centre for the Blind (PTCB) demonstrates accountability by developing and implementing a performance measurement and management plan […]

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 […]

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 […]

Simple Social Rules

Created September 6, 2022 Last Updated September 6, 2022 1. Introduction Following these simple social rules will help us create a positive environment. 2. The Rules 2.1. Maintain Good Hygiene […]

Raising Anchor and Setting Sail for Bowen Island

The sailboat that makes up our logo has been a symbol of the Pacific Training Centre for many years. Not only are sailboats awesome and fun, just like our students […]