Guide Dog Peer Group (Ontario)

The Braille Challenge is a national program of the Braille Institute and is the only academic competition of its kind in North America for students (grades 1-12) who are blind or partially sighted! This annual competition invites students to compete in Braille Challenge events throughout the United States and Canada. Contestants are divided into five age/grade levels and are tested on fundamental braille skills.

If you are a student interested in connecting with others, exchanging ideas and discussing the challenges of attending post-secondary school with sight loss, join us for our monthly discussions from the comfort of your home or dorm room! This group runs online via Zoom web conference on the third Monday of every month from 7-8 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

A time to discuss short stories, biographies, poetry, and music. From the vision loss perspective, we discuss the relevance to our daily lives. Sessions are conducted based on regional area. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the third Monday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join other guide dog handlers and individuals who are interested in getting a guide dog or in the process of applying for a guide dog. The group discusses topics that are relevant to the handlers like winter gear, working through airports, dealing with problematic behaviour. The members of the group are a great source of information and support and have many years of experience. You can be a part of this group no matter where your dog is from as the group supports all handlers. This group meets via Zoom web conference on the third Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. Central Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Guest speaker – Sara Langley, Regional Nutritionist with Indigenous Services Canada, will walk us through where to find the best information, debunk some myths and fads that are out there around nutrition. Following the session, she'll host a Q&A for participants. Space is limited, register today! This program meets via Zoom web conference on January 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.