Our Core Programs

VIRN strives to provide services for people living with vision impairment that allow them to live a fulfilled and well rounded life.

We strive to achieve this goal by offering a diverse range of core programs

Active Living

VIRN believes in staying active, getting involved in inclusive sport and recreational programs / activities, having fun in a welcoming environment.

Learning Centre

A welcoming place to enjoy training and hands on learning experience using computers, tablets, phones, and other adaptive technology for people with vision impairment to use at home, work, and play.

Peer Support

We are here for the community and to support each other; offering one on one peer mentoring and opportunities for group discussion.

Public Education

Through presentations, workshops and our trade show we bring awareness about the challenges, find solutions and resources that are available for people with vision impairment.

Active Living

Our programs focus on building the confidence required to pursue an active lifestyle. Whether you like to cycle, paddle, curl, or hike – VIRN can help you get to where you’re going.

Contact VIRN and get involved, all of us need to be more active for better
mental and physical health.

An instructor teaching curling technique
Tandem cycling duo
Two young people share photos on a smartphone

Learning Centre

The VIRN Learning Centre (VLC) is a place where people with vision
impairment are made to feel welcome! The VIRN Team go that extra mile
to provide an easy-going, stress free, friendly environment. We feel this is
the only way that you will want to return. The VIRN Team is here to listen to
the challenges you face and are here to help you find solutions. At the VLC
we do our best to make it fun to learn.

Peer Support

At VIRN we understand what it is like to live with no usable vision or low vision because we live it every day as well. It isn’t always easy, but we are here for those who are new to vision loss or are born with a vision impairment. Together we will work to find solutions for day-to-day challenges. We will listen and hear what you are saying! We want to help you achieve your goals.
A group of VIRN members around a firepit