Press Release: Blind British Columbians Demand Publicly Funded and Accountable Training

September 19, 2012 Blind British Columbians Demand Publicly Funded and Publicly Accountable Training at Budget Consultation Hearing. Despite continued appeals, rallies, requests and discussions, blind people in British Columbia and in the rest of the country continue to receive apathy and indifference in response to their need for proper blindness skills training and rehabilitation. The […]

Report: 2009 Legislative Session: First Session, 39th Parliament HANSARD

The following electronic version is for informational purposes only.The printed version remains the official version. ________________________________________ official report of DEBATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (hansard) ________________________________________ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 Afternoon Sitting Routine Business Introductions by Members L. Popham: I have ten guests to introduce today. Nine of them are part of our 13,000 blind […]

Summary Report

Braille Belongs: Canadian Federation of the Blind Convention Report 2009 Written by Erin Lacharity, CFB Member at Large. The fourth annual Canadian Federation of the Blind Convention was held at the Traveller’s Inn, City Centre, from April 30 to May 3, 2009. This year’s theme, “Louis Braille: From Literacy to Liberty,” was special because it […]