This course is designed for students who are blind or visually impaired to learn how to read and write words in uncontracted Unified English Braille (UEB). Students will learn letters A through O of the alphabet, and numbers. They will learn to read and write simple phrases.
Prerequisites
English language proficiency at a CLB 4 level, or equivalent, or department permission; A successful interview with one or more representatives from the Visually Impaired department that will assess academic readiness, learning goals, and ability to access program materials.
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What you will learn
- Tactile readiness.
- Line tracking.
- Introduction to letters A through O.
- Introduction to numeric indicator.
- Dot positioning.
- Methods to correct errors.
- Braille in non-text environments.
- Perkins Brailler.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43025 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43048 |
March 1, 2026 to April 30, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62056 |
May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | 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.