Join Team Blind Beginnings!
Join us for Every Step Counts — our 2025 Vancouver Half Marathon fundraiser in support of Blind Beginnings' STEP Program!
In this short video, Blind Beginnings founder Shawn Marsolais shares why she's running this year and how you can get involved. Whether you're joining the race, cheering from home, or donating to a runner, every step you take helps blind and partially sighted preschoolers build the skills they need to move through the world with confidence and independence.
Blind Beginnings Society has worked tirelessly since its inception in 2008 to inspire and support children and youth in BC who are blind or partially sighted.
Through participation in independence and confidence building workshops, recreational activities, leadership programs, and summer camps, children and youth develop the skills and confidence to challenge their personal limits and create fulfilling lives.
Limitless potential is all we see.
Our Mission
To inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families, providing diverse programs, experiences, counselling, peer support, and opportunities for them to create fulfilling lives.
Our Programs
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Early Intervention
We provide specialized support during the most formative years of a child’s development, from birth to 5 years of age.
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For Kids
Blind Beginnings offers a variety of programs that are specifically designed for children ages 5 -12 who are blind or partially sighted.
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For Teens
We also provide programs, workshops, and special events for teens ages 13 - 19 which help build confidence and self-esteem.
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For Families
Involving the entire family and providing support to parents is also very important, and much of our programs involve the entire family unit.
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