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Canadian Federation of the Blind 2014 Agenda

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM Adaptive Technology and Blindness Resource Exhibit and demonstrations: featuring National Network for Equitable Library Services, Oriano Belusic, Heidi Propp, Aedan Staddon. Demo Apple computer with VoiceOver, Windows 8, NVDA, and more. learn abouthow to access digital audio books through public libraries, check out Federation literature.

Blind People on the Move National Tele-Conference, Sunday, June 24, 1 p.m.

On Sunday, June 24 at 1pm Pacific, CFB will host ‘Blind People on the Move’: what to do when it’s too far to walk where you’re going, a national tele-conference on the topic of transportation methods that blind people use. Of all the challenges we face, finding efficient affordable transportation continues to require creative problem […]

The Canadian Federation of the Blind 2012 Convention, ‘The Journey’ Friday, May 11 to Sunday, May 13, 2012

Please note that pre-registration has been extended until May 8th. You can register for the convention online in three steps.

Download the CFB Open House Poster

The CFB Open House Poster has been released in PDF. Follow this link to check it out and download it.

Important Dates

Saturday, September 10, 10:45am to 1:00pm CFB Regular Meeting Traveller’s Inn City Centre, 1961 Douglas St, Victoria, BC Friday, September 16, 6:00pm to 8:00pm CFB New Office Open House 310 – 2614 Bridge Street, Victoria, BC Saturday, September 24 Social Event Nanaimo, BC Wednesday, September 28, 6:00pm Pacific time Mentoring Conference Call: “Keeping Connected: Your […]

‘Jazz It Up’ with the Canadian Federation of the Blind on August 19.

Award-winning jazz guitarist, Lucas Haneman, will headline a concert in Victoria at Hermann’s Jazz Club on Friday, August 19 at 7:00 pm. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Canadian Federation of the Blind, a local nonprofit organization. When: Friday, August 19, 2011, 7:00pm Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street, Victoria, BC Admission: […]

The August 19 Jazz It Up Benefit Concert Poster Is Ready; You Can Check It Out and Download It Here

The poster for the August 19 CFB Jazz It Up benefit concert at Hermann’s Jazz Club (753 View St.) featuring Lucas Haneman, Robbie Sinclair & the Beggars Laughing and Kaya Fraser can be found below. The concert starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door. You can purchase tickets online […]

Don’t Miss the Jazz It Up CFB Benefit Concert on August 19 at Hermann’s

Jazz guitarist Lucas Haneman will headline a concert to benefit the Canadian Federation of the Blind on Friday, August 19 at 7PM at Hermann’s Jazz Club (753 View St.) in Victoria. He will perform with Montreal-based, folk/rock band Robbie Sinclair & the Beggars Laughing as part of their national CD release / tour. Local singer/songwriter […]

‘Sky’s the Limit’ CFB Benefit Concert, Friday, May 6, 7 PM – 9 PM

PRESS RELEASE Vegas-bound blind pianist and Vancouver Island’s Got Talent winner, Sky Mundell, will be performing at the Sky’s the Limit Benefit Concert, May 6th in Victoria, BC. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Canadian Federation of the Blind, a Victoria-based nonprofit organization.The evening will feature performances by pianist, Sky Mundell; national award-winning […]

Find Your Freedom: Discover the Long White Cane Workshop

This workshop will be conducted by Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC Orientation and Mobility Specialist, National Orientation and Mobility Certified instructor, Washington State. When: Saturday, May 7, 2011. 10 AM to 4 PM. Where: Victoria, BC, venue to be confirmed.