VIRN @virnca
VIRN is a non profit registered charity - a grassroots organization with a dedicated hardworking team that promotes an inclusive society where all are welcome. virn.ca MB/SK Joined April 2011-
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Still a few spaces left! This Thursday we're hosting an extra special ticketed trivia night in support of @virnca . Ticket includes trivia, snacks and 1 drink, with proceeds going to VIRN. Get a team together, or register on your own! 3common.com/event/65f8af24…
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Ryp’s sudden passing late last week. An incredibly special member of our Canucks family through our partnership with BC Guide Dogs. You and your legacy will not be forgotten ❤️
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! See the person before the disability. Embrace inclusion and think about accessibility for all. #InclusionForAll ❤️💚❤️
Wait, who’s that behind the bar tonight? Have you ever wanted to be served beer by Hulk Hogan and/or Weird Al? Of course you have. So… you know… get down here tonight because this is a one-time kind of thing. Hoppy #Halloween!
Something fishy going on in the brewery today. 🦪 Do you have your tix to the seafood boil on Oct 29th yet? If you don’t, check out @WpgSupperClub for details. #shuckitto11
At VIRN we believe in empowering independence, solving day-to-day challenges and living life to its fullest. People with vision impairment can do it and feel good about themselves. We have lived experience living with vision impairment and want to share our knowledge with you.
S A T U R D A Y B E A T S Seems like awhile since we’ve had DJ Stop in to spin some records for you, so let’s do it up tomorrow! Fresh Tabula Rosa on tap, chill beats, and a bumpin tap list. See you tomorrow at the taproom!
R E S T O C K E D 🚀 Happiness is a fridge full of Starstuff. Fresh AF and ready to blast your palate into stardust. Visit us at Fort St to get yer fix. #wearemadeofstarstuff
New VIRN Website Coming Soon! - See the details at virn.ca
On Wednesday, Dave speaks with Doris Koop, the executive director of Vision Impaired Resource Network (@virnca), and Dana Erickson, the CEO of Manitoba Possible (@manitobapossibl). ⬇️
Upcoming VIRN Events for May 2022 - See the details at virn.ca
Very tough walking on the sidewalks today. CAREFUL IT IS SLIPPERY!
VIRN Is Going Virtual Wednesday and Thursday This Week - See the details at virn.ca
Upcoming VIRN Events for April 2022 - See the details at virn.ca
NVDA 2021.3.5 has been released. We encourage all users to update to 2021.3.5. This fixes a potential security issue which required physical access to the PC. Users in languages other than English, please note the What's New text only shows up to 2021.3 nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2021…
Upcoming VIRN Events for March 2022 - See the details at virn.ca
Upcoming VIRN Events for February 2022 - See the details at virn.ca
Upcoming VIRN Events for January 2022 - See the details at virn.ca
For those who use Google Calendar, here's a new article from Google on navigating it effectively with a screenreader:
If you are a screen reader user and/or a keyboard user, you may want to read this new article on how to best navigate Google Calendar interface: support.google.com/calendar/answe… Very comprehensive but, hopefully, very useful, as a result! Please share! #a11y #screenreader
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