{"id":6918,"date":"2019-05-14T15:12:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T19:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/?page_id=6918"},"modified":"2019-07-03T13:28:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T17:28:09","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeing Life Differently"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside id=\"text-4\" class=\"widget widget_text\" role=\"presentation\">\n<div class=\"textwidget\">The Quebec Foundation for the Blind has as its mandate to support the blind and visually impaired with regards to housing, activities, and community life.<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8245 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pageaccueil-visuelloisirs-web.jpg\" alt=\"Visual illustration of youth activities (3 blue bubbles)\" width=\"647\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pageaccueil-visuelloisirs-web.jpg 1167w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pageaccueil-visuelloisirs-web-150x53.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pageaccueil-visuelloisirs-web-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pageaccueil-visuelloisirs-web-768x270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pageaccueil-visuelloisirs-web-1024x361.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>We have helped thousands of blind people become more independent and able to take on challenges by making the Foundation a school of life.<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">ACTIVITIES<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6459 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/dons-police-militaire-2.jpg\" alt=\"Military Police donations - activities - using a rope bridge over a stream\" width=\"292\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/dons-police-militaire-2.jpg 840w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/dons-police-militaire-2-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/dons-police-militaire-2-768x393.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Our group activities and outings replace the recess with friends that our youths don\u2019t get to experience in school. This helps them carry on and start life off on the right foot.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffc003; text-align: right;\">HOUSING<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6677 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-habitation-e1560091872287.jpg\" alt=\"Slider Habitations - R\u00e9sidence Habitoeil Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"242\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-habitation-e1560091872287.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-habitation-e1560091872287-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-habitation-e1560091872287-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-habitation-e1560091872287-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-habitation-e1560091872287-1024x597.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/>There are currently three housing complexes adapted for the blind, as well as other future projects. The Foundation is trying to improve quality of life one brick at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">PREVENTION<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6675 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-donnez.jpg\" alt=\"Slider Prevention &amp; Awareness - feet walking with white cane\" width=\"261\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-donnez.jpg 1902w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-donnez-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-donnez-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/slider-fondation-des-aveugles-du-quebec-donnez-1024x407.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Foundation never loses sight of prevention, an issue it considers as important as that of meeting the needs of the visually impaired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>In addition to promoting independent living for people with visual disabilities, the Quebec Foundation for the Blind supports its clients in the organization of their daily lives, and wages a constant battle against isolation.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Figures of the Quebec Foundation for the Blind<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">55 Activities per year<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">300 Youth participants over 25 years<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">76 Housing Units adapted for the visually impaired<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">247 Instructors involved over 25 years<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6778 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/temoignages-mirela.jpg\" alt=\"Mirela Testimonial\" width=\"157\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/temoignages-mirela.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/temoignages-mirela-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/temoignages-mirela-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/temoignages-mirela-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/> <strong>Mirela<\/strong><br \/>\nYoung visually impaired<\/h4>\n<p><em>Amazing! It\u2019s a great gang! I loved the sailboat excursion in Rimouski, ziplining in Old Montreal, and the radio activity at Cit\u00e9coute in Boscoville!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Julio<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6777 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/temoignages-julio.jpg\" alt=\"Julio Testimonial\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/temoignages-julio.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/temoignages-julio-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/temoignages-julio-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/temoignages-julio-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><br \/>\nYoung visually impaired<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Very good. I enjoyed the water slides in Pointe-Calumet. I also liked the instructors of the QFB. I enjoyed playing the guitar at Musique O Max.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffc003; text-align: right;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7446 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-argent-fait-pousser-621346_1280-e1559755899902.jpg\" alt=\"PIX-Donate - small plants growing on a heap of change\" width=\"227\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-argent-fait-pousser-621346_1280-e1559755899902.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-argent-fait-pousser-621346_1280-e1559755899902-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-argent-fait-pousser-621346_1280-e1559755899902-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-argent-fait-pousser-621346_1280-e1559755899902-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-argent-fait-pousser-621346_1280-e1559755899902-1024x578.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/>DONATE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Help us pursue our dream by allowing the blind and visually impaired to live as independently and actively as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Quebec Foundation for the Blind has as its mandate to support the blind and visually impaired with regards to housing, activities, and community life. 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