This exciting program is offered to youth who are blind or partially-sighted between 13 and 19 years of age, from across BC. The program is for youth to develop transferable employment skills including; public speaking, communication, mentoring, active listening and empathy, organization and time management, team building and leadership. Once trained, Youth Leaders will be… Read more 2018 Youth Leadership Training Weekend
Join us for our annual Gala Dinner & Auction on April 7, 2018. This year’s Gala offers some of our ‘old favourites’: delicious buffet meal and cash bar silent and live auctions gift prize balloons and 50/50 draw live entertainment and dancing an opportunity to learn more about Blind Beginnings Arran Henn of 103.5 QMFM… Read more 2018 Blind Beginnings Gala
Come and test your trivia knowledge while raising funds for Blind Beginnings’ programs that help children who are blind or partially sighted reach their full potential. When: Saturday, March 3, 2018 Where: Moose’s Down Under – 830 West Pender Street, Vancouver Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm. Trivia rounds start at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early to get checked… Read more Blind Beginnings Trivia Night
Youth who are blind or partially sighted between the ages of 14 and 19 are invited to participate in our “Seeing Things Differently” Youth Support Group You have a visual impairment, and that means that in many ways, your day to day experience differs from that of a sighted person. On top of the typical… Read more Seeing Things Differently Youth Support Group
Parents of children and youth who are blind or partially sighted are invited to participate in our “Seeing Things Differently” Parent Support Group You have a child with a visual impairment which means life is now different. On top of typical parenting, you have the added challenge of learning about an unfamiliar diagnosis, trying to… Read more Seeing Things Differently Parent Support Group
Happy New Year everyone! As the tenth year of Blind Beginnings starts up, we couldn’t be more excited about the wonderful opportunities for growth and celebration on the horizon! One such opportunity is the introduction of a brand new award celebrating businesses that go above and beyond when it comes to ensuring that children who… Read more Seeing All People Award: Nomination Call
