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.
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
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72941 |
September 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 72996 |
October 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 73004 |
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].
† 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.