Camp Bowen is situated on Bowen Island or Xwlíl’xhwm, part of the traditional land of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) Nation. According to BowenHeritage.org, “the name Xwlíl’xhwm means “‘Fast Drumming Ground’. Some authors attribute the name to the sound made by the ocean as it passes through the tiny pass between the Island’s northern point and Finisterre […]
At the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind it is always exciting to have one of our student’s graduate. Graduation represents a culmination to the many months of intensive training a student has gone through to gain the skills needed to live life independently as a blind or Deafblind person. This term, we are celebrating […]
Please note: You are invited to a special roundtable on June 30, 2021 to celebrate the graduation of one of the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind’s students, Wajiha. In our final round table chat of the season we will discuss how everyone will be spending this summer as it hopefully brightens our lives more […]
The June 16, 2021 COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable is the last part in a series that is focused on helping participants become more confident in self-advocacy. In this part, we will discuss the article “Speaking Out: My Perspective on Self-Advocacy as a Person Who is Blind”. Don’t worry if you missed other parts, you can […]
The June 9, 2021 COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable is part 12 in a series that is focused on helping participants become more confident in self-advocacy. In this part, we will discuss advocacy that participants are involved with and help all of us get the support we need and plan out the next steps. Don’t worry […]
June is here and summer is right around the corner. That means it’s almost time for the A Salute to Summer virtual talent show in support of Camp Bowen and the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind on Saturday, June 5, 2021. If you haven’t yet bought your tickets, you still can, through the event’s […]
The June 2, 2021 COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable is part 11 in a series that is focused on helping participants become more confident in self-advocacy. In this part, we will discuss taking action to self advocate and some examples of advocacy. Don’t worry if you missed other parts, you can still join us. The morning […]
Many misconceptions continue to exist in contemporary society regarding disability. Educating others about blindness and social etiquette is vital for many reasons. Raising awareness of vision loss can help to promote positive change for individuals who are blind, and for society as a whole. As a person who is blind, I have experienced many obstacles. […]
The May 26, 2021 COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable is part 10 in a series that is focused on helping participants become more confident in self-advocacy. In this part, we will discuss planning to advocate and ask “what are two resources only you as an individual can measure and control?” Don’t worry if you missed other […]
As I reflect on what it means for me to embrace my disability, many concepts come to mind: acceptance, awareness, advocacy, perseverance, self-growth, gratitude, humility, empowerment, and independence. Many people who go through vision loss experience stages of grief and loss. As I look back on 2007 when I was initially diagnosed with my degenerative […]