OPVIC (formally VIEWS) is a volunteer organization of parents of visually impaired children/youth focused on empowering families and advocating for our kids.
Ontario, Canada
Joined September 2017
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The latest Accesibilidad Hoy! paper.li/egyrs/1311766865?ed… Thanks to @AsieduEdmund @a11ycareers @_OPVIC #accessibility #diversity
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iOS 16 supports bypassing CAPTCHAs on websites and apps coolblindtech.com/ios-16-sup…
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Dr. Chiang opening the Perkins CVI2022 conference @NEIDirector @RevereBoston : 65% of responses to recent Requests for Information pertained to #CVI
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"Accessibility is a journey." Check out this @Forbes article: Three Steps To Start Practicing Inclusive Product Development bit.ly/3b8wvu3
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Canadian Civil Society Supports Dr. Laverne Jacobs for the UN Committee on the Rights of People with Disabilities | Council of Canadians with Disabilities: ccdonline.ca/en/internationa…
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The federal government is cutting funding to services helping those who have print reading disabilities. One advocate says it feels like "a punch in the gut." cbc.ca/1.5938122
Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children retweeted
@apsea @prcvi @WRMSBrantford @VIEWS_Ontario @brllitcan Please spread the word, registration for this program is underway! #BrailleIsLiteracy
cnib.ca/en/event/printbraill…
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For #WorldBrailleDay, learn more about the man who made Legos accessible
The company didn’t have a way for people who couldn’t see to build their sets—until Matthew Shifrin showed them how
globalshakers.com/how-one-bl…
#accessibility #inclusion #disability #blindness #visuallyimpaired
Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children retweeted
If you combine your passion with the right education and vocational training, you can work in any field that interests you.Persons who are visually impaired are absolutely stunning and can work in every type of job imaginable. #visuallyinspired #Disability #visuallyimpaired
Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children retweeted
Heartbreaking story from a parent of a child with multiple disabilities. Unfortunately this is happening across the Province in almost every school board. We need to share these stories with those who can affect change. #parentsinarms #inclusionmatters #theydeservebetter
"...we are literally gambling her physical health either way. That’s not a choice, it’s a nightmare," shares Theresa Sanders, an #Ontario parent of a teenager with special needs, as she describes her daughter's return to school this fall. Read more: ow.ly/yhgz50BrL5i
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A plea to all employers. Recognize the sacrifices your employees are making. Recognize that many families w/ children w/ a disability will be opting for virtual learning due to safety or lack of support in the schools. Empathize. Be patient. Ask how you can support them.
Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children retweeted
Hi everyone ! Welcome to the new virtual STP's! This will be how we will be delivery STP fun until we can get together again in person! Stay tuned for details about this years program. We will be emailing Vision Itinerants and families very soon !!!!
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With Ont. numbers slowly on the rise, community spread concerns should once again be front and centre. How can public health officials be doubling down on asking us to stay in our bubble of 10, yet we're putting kids into classes of over 20, 25 or 30? Please explain @fordnation.
The need for a safe #OntEd plan is not just about children. It's not just about teachers. It's not even just about the parents and families of those in the schools.
Our schools ARE NOT INSULATED from the wider community.
This fight is about us ALL.
#smallerissafer #ontariosafe
Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children retweeted
@VIEWS_Ontario John Perry from #StHelens-based @hub_focus is launching Imagine, a new series of podcasts looking at equality and diversity. John is visually impaired and in this first podcast, he talks about his life so far.
youtube.com/watch?v=3pObMir2…
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On July 27, the #GOC passed legislation to expand the one-time payment of $600 to include 1.7 million Canadians with disabilities.
#AccessibleCanada #EconomicResponse bit.ly/2Drpow2
ALT Graphic displays a series of colored rectangles, icons depicting accessibility and text in the centre which reads “COVID-19 support has been expanded to benefit more Canadians with disabiliites”.
Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children retweeted
CRA, banks and phone companies provide personal and confidential information in #braille. We encourage braille readers to be proactive and request their documents in braille.
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The 2020 Braille Challenge Awards Ceremony will be live streamed Friday, July 31 at 2 p.m. PT! Tune in to find out who the winners of this year's competition are, hear speeches from leaders in our industry, and much more! brailleinstitute.org/event/o…
ALT Information on the 2020 Remote Finals Award Ceremony. More information available in link.
Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children retweeted
The next 2020 Braille Challenge Finalist is Keaton Hamilton, Freshman Category from New Market, Ontario!
Keaton enjoys judo, hockey, skiing, swimming and would like to be a Brand Ambassador for @HumanWare when he grows up.
#KeepCalmAndBrailleOn #BrailleChallenge2020
ALT A photo of Keaton Hamilton with his category and hometown.
Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children retweeted
Check out the brand new #mindfulness curriculum for #blind and low vision students from the Education Resource Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired at California School for the Blind (@CSBCheetahs).
pathstoliteracy.org/secondar…
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Four days are required for quarantine of braille materials before/after touching for natural attenuation of COVID-19. webjunction.org/news/webjunc…