Uncontracted Unified English Braille (UEB) Reading and Writing

Course code VOVI 0311

Credit 0.0

Length 48.0 hours

Course outline View

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.

What you will learn

  • Reading short stories
  • Writing paragraphs
  • Note taking
  • Reading comprehension
  • Braille writing skills

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70849 September 1, 2026
to October 31, 2026
Self Paced VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
71052 October 1, 2026
to November 30, 2026
Self Paced In Person/Online option See full schedule
71144 November 1, 2026
to December 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. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

Additional information

For more information about adult programs for visually impaired learners, please call 604.871.7338 or visit the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities.

† 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.

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. Learn about VCC’s commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.