Breaking Down Barriers: Blazing a Trail Towards an Accessible World Wide Web in 2021

By Heidi Propp **Editor’s Note:** In honour of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020, Heidi Propp, now a staff member here at COBD, has graciously agreed to update the following article she originally wrote back in 2014 to take into account changes in technology over the past seven years. Heidi’s original version of this article appeared […]

Legal Obligations of the Victoria Taxi Industry Regarding Equitable Taxi Service for Customers Who Travel With Guide Dogs

–Information Sheet issued by the Victoria City Police– _________________________________ January 1, 2021 Information Update for Customers with Guide Dogs and Service Dogs Victoria Police, local taxi representatives and community members representing those with vision loss recently participated in a teleconference to discuss concerns pertaining to equitable taxi service in our community. From this conversational session, […]

CFB TOC Test

The Blind Canadian is the flagship publication of the Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB). It covers the events and activities of the CFB, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members. The Blind Canadian:• Offers a positive philosophy about blindness to both blind readers and the public at large • […]