A Note From CNIB Chair, Jane Beaumont

• Author: JOHN HOLLANDER
• Pages: 5-6

a note from cnib chair, jane beaumont

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A Note From CNIB Chair,

Jane Beaumont

   living with vision loss face special chal-

lenges as they transition from high school to further educa-

tion and adult life. e mission of the Canadian National

Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is to provide community-

based services to ensure Canadians who are blind or par-

tially sighted have the condence, skills, and opportunities

to fully participate in life. One of the ways we work with

youth is through an intensive two-week program known as

SCORE — Skills, Condence and Opportunities through

Recreation and Education.

Working in teams, participants of the SCORE pro-

gram learn vital skills through workshops, discussion

groups, and community-based projects focused on enhan-

cing their teamwork, leadership, personal development,

and understanding of civic responsibility. ey are also

exposed to the many post-secondary options available to

them after they graduate high school, and are encouraged

to establish career goals on their paths to success.

To quote a female Grade  student and SCORE par-

ticipant who intends to study law: