This course builds on VOVI 0304 and is designed for students who are blind or visually impaired. Students will build fluency and accuracy in uncontracted Braille skills by reading different texts such as poems, stories and songs. They will also practice locating information in various texts to build reading comprehension. Students will continue to develop writing skills in uncontracted Braille through short creative writing pieces.
Prerequisites
VOVI 0304 or department permission.
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What you will learn
- Reading short stories
- Writing paragraphs
- Note taking
- Reading comprehension
- Braille writing skills
How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42568 |
February 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42575 |
March 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60840 |
May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.