Education

Provides after-school program for school-aged children with intellectual and physical disabilities. Program activities include:

• Homework assistance
• Music
• Arts and crafts
• Sports and fitness
• Life skill building

Provides an opportunity beyond sports training and competition to gain knowledge and experience through workshops and electives. As athletes complete these, the aim is to build community and support members in reaching their goals. The program also offers a way for athletes to share and apply their skills, interests, and knowledge. Includes:

• Building confidence, self-respect, and self-worth
• Facing fears
• Developing social skills, including teamwork, communication, and networking
• Gaining knowledge in areas like public speaking, technology, and community advocacy
• Sharing transferable skills such as goal setting, writing, and being a role model

Provides funds to assist kidney patients and their family members to further their education and/or training. Four awards of $500 each may rewarded every year to an individual a maximum of two times.

Application tentatively closes in July each year.

Note: Cheques will be made out directly to post-secondary institutions on behalf of the recipient.

One-on-one tutoring program offered year-round for students with reading difficulties including dyslexia. Tutoring is offered online or at various Island locations. Tutoring is not offered in person at private homes. Current information about the program can be found on the website or by contacting the association.

Note: Additional subject tutoring may be available upon request. Email for more details.

• Itinerant teachers that can provide either direct or consultative services
• Working directly with schools to provide additional support
• Assessments and evaluations of function vision and braille/literacy

• Reading and writing contracted and uncontracted braille
• UEB (Unified English Braille) technical
• Update to UEB
• UEB transcription course
• Music braille course
• Mathematics braille course

Provides in-person and online programs to Canadian youth with sigh loss to develop pre-employment, leadership, independence and social skills.

Provides scholarships to support students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision for pursuing a master's degree.

• Improving interpersonal, work, and life skills
• Skills development and work opportunities
• Social outings: Concerts, sporting events, theatre, museums and galleries, day trips, and recreation activities
• Learning opportunities with and without certificates: Personal safety, employment skills, art appreciation, music, sport, volunteering, and more

• Assessment services
• Short Term Programs (STPs)
• Audiology services
• ASL specialist