Education

• Intensive Behavioural Intervention (I.B.I.) for up to 25 hours per week to help children with communication and everyday living skills
• Transition to school planning
• Intensive Kindergarten Support (I.K.S.)

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

• 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

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

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

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

• 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

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.

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.

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