CFB to Release a New Version of 'The' Blind Canadian and 4 Children's Books in 2012
The CFB is happy to announce that we are enhancing our magazine, "The Blind Canadian," and sponsoring the publication of four children's books in 2012.
We will publish two issues of "The Blind Canadian" targeted at educating members of the sighted public about blindness and issues blind Canadians face. Look for the magazine in early July at www.cfb.ca in print, Braille, or audio downloadable form, or request a physical copy.
Thanks to an agreement with Public Sector Publications Corporation, (PsPC), businesses will be offered the opportunity to advertise in the print edition and the print magazine will be distributed widely. To add sighted individuals or community organizations to our mailing list, write to us at info@cfb.ca.
PSPC produces children's books that are sent free of charge to children in hospitals around the country. As a result of our sponsorship of the project, downloadable Braille versions of the text portions of these children's books will be available shortly. Check www.cfb.ca for details.
The Canadian Federation of the Blind presents a fun Trivia evening at 6.30 p.m. on 31st March, 2012
Everyone is welcome to a wonderful evening of team work. The question master reads each question to the whole floor where each table elects a spokesperson to write their answer on the card. Teams of six people work collectively to win the most points. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Pizza is complimentary at half time when teams can muster more energy to tackle the final questions.
Location:2994 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
Contact person: Graeme McCreath
Order: You can purchase tickets online by following this link.
CFB Hosts Blindness & Low Vision Products Demo in Nanaimo
Check out the latest in adaptive technology for the blind in Nanaimo on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Join members of the Canadian Federation of the Blind and HumanWare for lunch and learn more about adaptive technology solutions.
- Put your hands on a Braille note-taker and Braille Display
- Listen to a talking GPS and digital audio book player
- Look at a variety of desktop and handheld magnifiers.
Where: Diners Rendezvous 489 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC
When: 12pm to 2pm
Blind Youth Mentoring
We have held five successful blind youth mentoring conference calls about the Federation, employment, independent travel, Braille, and "Cooking Without Looking." The next call will discuss "how to keep Connected and how to advocate For yourself and others." Date and time to be announced.
Click here to read more about the Blind Youth Leadership and Mentoring Project
The CFB wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Coast Capital Savings for its ongoing support of our Youth Mentoring Program
