About PRCVI

The Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired (PRCVI) is a Ministry of Education Provincial Outreach Program, hosted by the Vancouver School Board (VSB).

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The PRCVI Office

PRCVI Mission

The mission of PRCVI is to provide learning resources, leadership, information, training and consultation to support school districts' goals of equitable access and enhanced educational opportunities for students with visual impairments.

More information on PRCVI's provincial mandate can be found on our Services page. 

Who Are We?

PRCVI staffing includes experienced teachers of students with visual impairments, library personnel and alternate format specialists.

Who Do We Serve?

Students who are blind or visually impaired and attending public and Group I or II independent schools and education authorities in British Columbia are eligible for services from PRCVI. Requests for student support and materials are submitted by the student’s assigned vision teacher. School Districts are responsible for the proper care and storage of materials or equipment borrowed.

Learn more about our services or explore our resources.

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