This course is designed for students who are blind or visually impaired. This course builds on skills in VOVI 0307 to develop reading and writing skills using contracted Braille. This course covers the remaining contractions in Braille. Students continue to learn to translate uncontracted to contracted Braille. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to read and write Braille more fluently and accurately.
Prerequisites
VOVI 0307 or department permission.
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What you will learn
- Introduction to initial letter contraction dot five.
- Introduction to initial letter contractions dots four and five.
- Introduction to initial letter contractions dots four, five, and six.
- Introduction to final letter contraction dots four and six.
- Introduction to final letter contractions five and six.
- Introduction to more short form words.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43032 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43055 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62063 |
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.