Links
Looking for more resources?
Here are some links that other members have found useful:
Advocacy and Information
A consumer group of blind, partially sighted, and deaf-blind adults, parents and other interested individuals, with a common goal to preserve and enhance the rights of such persons in Canada through public education, advocacy, and other initiatives.
Our ASVI sister organization serving northern Alberta.
Promoting community participation through education, sports, recreation and employment programs.
National voluntary agency providing services to individuals whom are blind or visually impaired across Canada.
Online community for parents of children with visual impairments.
A non-profit organization that facilitates the self-directed achievement of people with all forms of blindness, and increases public awareness about the strengths and capabilities of blind people.
Education
- Essential Components
- Expanded Core Curriculum
- Hadley School for the Blind .
- Specialized Services for Student with Visual Impairment
- Standards for Special Education
- Vision Alberta
Assistive Technology Providers
Braille Materials
- American Printing House for the Blind
- Braille Bug
- Braille Institute
- Braille Superstore
- Flash Cards
- Seedlings Braille Books
E-Books
Guide Dogs
Diagnoses
- National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
- Norrie Disease Association (NDA)
- The Achromatopsia Network
An information network for individuals and families who are affected by achromatopsia and for professionals interested in learning about achromatopsia.
Canada Revenue Agency
Recreation and Sports
Non-profit organization dedicated to the provision of recreation and sports opportunities for Albertans who are blind or partially sighted.
Offers sports programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
National sport organization for the Paralympic Sport of Goalball, and advocates within the sport system for Canadians who are visually impaired or blind.
Shopping/Miscellaneous
These resource links are posted for information purposes only. ASVI Calgary does not assume responsibility for the content or accuracy of these materials.
