Blind or Partially-sighted Children

Last updated on May 6, 2020

Families of blind or partially-sighted children (birth to school-aged) are encouraged to explore available services to maximize the development of each child. The services are listed as follows:

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, BC (VLRC-BC)
Children's Low Vision Project of British Columbia
Blind Beginnings
Canadian Deafblind Association - BC Chapter

Almost all newborns in B.C. have their hearing tested. If you’re concerned that your baby has a hearing problem, get a follow-up hearing assessment.

Find out more about the BC Early Hearing Program

Early childhood health exams and tests

BC Hands & Voices
Family Network for Deaf Children
CHAA-BC Youth Peer Support Program
BC Family Hearing Resource Society
Deaf Children’s Society of BC
Children’s Hearing & Speech Centre of BC
Child, Youth and Families – Well Being Program
Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre

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