Our Mission
Blind Beginnings’ mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives.
Our work is made possible by the generosity of our donors and sponsors. To make a one-time donation, please click here. To make a monthly donation, click here.
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funded in part by Social Venture Partners Vancouver
A Statement Regarding Diversity and Inclusion
Even though diversity and inclusion are and always have been integral parts of the core Blind Beginnings values, we do of course recognize that there is always room for us to grow, listen, learn and participate in support of anti-racism. For this reason, we have formed a Diversity Committee that consists of board and staff members in order for us to take meaningful action in support of Black Lives Matter and other organizations that work against systemic racism against Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC).
In-Office Hours
The Blind Beginnings staff are currently in the office Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00AM – 4:30PM, and are available by phone or email the rest of the week.
If you have any questions please contact one of our staff. For program updates specifically contact shawn@blindbeginnings.ca
NEWS & EVENTS & Blog Posts
The Representation I Wish I Had Growing Up
Growing up, I didn’t really have the opportunity to witness accurate and positive representation of persons with disability in media. Whenever a character with a disability was present in a show or movie, they were usually a side character with no real character development or were often portrayed with negative stereotypes that were presented as… Read more The Representation I Wish I Had Growing Up
Limitless Life Skills Camp – August 8 – 12th!
Our Limitless Life Skills Camp will take place August 8 – 12th, 2023. Teens from across BC will come together for five days at Victory Hill Dorms in Burnaby where they will learn and practice independent living skills with their peers. This is a unique opportunity for your teen to learn and practice the skills they will need… Read more Limitless Life Skills Camp – August 8 – 12th!
Blind Beginnings is Looking for Board Members!
Are you forward thinking, reliable, organized, and like to contribute your skills and ideas? Do you have 4 – 5 hours a month to volunteer your skills to help a growing and evolving non-profit in its mission to help children and youth who are blind or partially sighted reach their full potential? If so, Blind… Read more Blind Beginnings is Looking for Board Members!
My Dark Table Experience
In December I went to the Dark Table Restaurant with a grade 11 Co-Op class from my school and I would like to talk about my experience and what I liked about the restaurant. I really enjoyed going to a restaurant that is completely dark, because it gives sighted people the experience of how it… Read more My Dark Table Experience
Limitless Gala 2023 Silent Auction Now Live!
The Limitless Gala Silent Auction has now begun and will run until 9:30pm on May 6th, the night of the Limitless Gala. Some of our HOT items include Vancouver Whitecaps tickets, a Wine Tasting Experience at Krause Berry Farms, tickets to a Granville Island Stage Arts Club presentation of ‘Million Dollar Quartet’, several Sid Dickens Memory Blocks,… Read more Limitless Gala 2023 Silent Auction Now Live!