How Our Programs Have Evolved
PTCB’s programs have changed over time as we continue to develop new ways to structure our training, learn about new best practices in the field of blindness/Deafblindness skills training, and […]
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Student Spotlight: Jinnie Saran
Editor’s note: Jinnie Saran was PTCB’s final student before the conclusion of the Victoria-based Home Stay pilot program, which is being replaced. Jinnie graduated in December of 2019. The following […]
Read moreCorona Virus (COVID19) Update From BIAG for Tuesday, March 17, 2020
This will be a two-part update, one part for prospective volunteers and one for residents with disabilities and those with compromised immune systems. Firstly, the Bowen Island Accessibility Group (BIAG), […]
Read moreConnecting People with Phone and Online Grocery Options
We are compiling a list of online and phone grocery delivery options. If you know of someone who could benefit from this information but who may not have access to the internet, please share it with them. Together we can minimize the impact COVID19 will have.
If we are missing a service in your area or if you are able to help us research stores in your area, please get in touch.
We will update this list as more information becomes available.
Read moreThe Blind Bulletin: November 29, 2019 – Upcoming Events in Victoria
Hello Everyone, Welcome to the seventh edition of The Blind Bulletin, the new format for Blind News Victoria. In this edition: Upcoming Described Events in Victoria Canadian Federation of the […]
Read moreThe Blind Bulletin: November 22, 2019 – Free described tour of the Gallery of Nature, Robert Bateman Centre
Hello Everyone, Welcome to the sixth edition of The Blind Bulletin, the new format for Blind News Victoria. Starting in January of 2020 we will be removing the reference to […]
Read moreThe Blind Bulletin: October 30, 2019 – Join Us for the Kickoff of the PTCB Blind Young Adults Project Tomorrow at 11:30 AM, Pizza provided!
Hello Everyone, Welcome to the fifth edition of The Blind Bulletin, the new format for Blind News Victoria. In this edition: 1. Join Us for the Kickoff of the PTCB […]
Read moreAccess: Technology lags for people with vision, hearing impairments
Check out this story by Victoria News, Black Press Media.
Read moreIn Memory of Linda Evans
Please note: The following announcement was made at the Camp Bowen Society for the Independence of the Blind and Deafblind’s Annual Meeting of Members, held on Bowen Island, BC on […]
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Join Us at Camp Bowen’s Pub Night Fundraiser: Door Prizes, 50/50 Draw, and Fun! The Camp Bowen Society for the Independence of the Blind and Deafblind (formerly the Camp Bowen […]
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