Position Statement of the Canadian Federation of the Blind Concerning Rehabilitation of Blind Canadians

(Note: The term “blind” in this document refers to all individuals who meet the legal definition of blindness). 1. Blind Canadians have the right to the opportunity to learn the skills and attitudes of blindness necessary to succeed economically and socially. Because the opportunity to learn these skills is a right, it must be provided […]

Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) Convention 2012 ‘The Journey’ Report

From the Canadian Federation of the Blind 2012 convention agenda: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher (604 BC – 531 BC) “The Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) have come together to share in a […]

2008 Convention Report

“The Blind Leading The Blind” CONVENTION 2008 President’s Report Dear Federationists: Those of you who attended the Canadian Federation of the Blind convention this year felt the Federation fever. The Federation spirit filled the conference room, followed us through the halls of the hotel and onto the streets of Victoria, and set fire to our […]