Contracted Unified English Braille Reading and Writing

Course code VOVI 0312

Credit 0.0

Length 48.0 hours

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This course builds on VOVI 0308 and is designed for students who are blind or visually impaired. Students will build fluency in contracted Braille skills by reading different texts such as poems, stories and songs. They will also practice locating information in various texts to build reading comprehension. Students will continue to develop writing skills in contracted Braille through writing short pieces.

Prerequisites

VOVI 0308 or department permission.

Course type

This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact [email protected] to confirm whether this course is available to international students.

  • Reading short stories
  • Writing paragraphs
  • Note taking
  • Reading comprehension
  • Braille writing skills

For more information about adult programs for visually impaired learners, please call 604.871.7338 or visit the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70850 September 1, 2026
to October 31, 2026
Self Paced In Person/Online option See full schedule
71053 October 1, 2026
to November 30, 2026
Self Paced In Person/Online option See full schedule
71145 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.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41234 January 1, 2027
to February 28, 2027
Self Paced In Person/Online option See full schedule
41351 February 1, 2027
to March 31, 2027
Self Paced In Person/Online option See full schedule
41433 March 1, 2027
to April 30, 2027
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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.