Connections: Peer Support and Training Program
Provided by: Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
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Service Description
Provides a virtual platform for discussion, mentorship, and training, fostering a sense of community and shared understanding among blind, deafblind, or partially sighted individuals:
- National Public Chats: every Friday at 4:00 pm Pacific time
- One-on-one peer support sessions: connect those who require more extensive support with a volunteer mentor
- Peer support sessions, workshops, and presentations: may include topics such as the use of adaptive technologies, Braille learning, virtual fitness, health, recreational activities, online shopping and banking, resource access, leadership, and self-advocacy training.
Visit the website for an events’ calendar and to find more information about the AEBC activities.
Eligibility
Blind, deafblind, and partially sighted individuals.
Fees
None
Toll-Free: 1-800-561-4774
Hours of Operation
National Public Chats: every Friday at 4:00 pm Pacific time
Visit the website for an events' calendar and to find more information about the AEBC activities.
Service Website
blindcanadians.ca/programs-support-training
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Email
Coverage Area
Saskatchewan provincewide
Languages Offered
English
Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
Mailing Address
PO Box 20262
RPO Town Centre
Kelowna BC V1Y 9H2
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Location Info
Hours of Operation
National Public Chats: every Friday at 4:00 pm Pacific time
Visit the website for an events' calendar and to find more information about the AEBC activities.
Accessibility
Not applicable - no public physical address for program/service
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