The Canadian Federation of the Blind is celebrating the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809-1852), the inventor of the reading and writing code for the blind that bears his name. “The ability to read and write Braille competently and efficiently is the key to education, employment and success for blind people,” says […]
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The Life of Louis Braille
By Doris Belusic It is a pleasure to tell you about Louis Braille, the French inventor of the raised 6 dot reading and writing code for the blind. Yes, he spent his short life of 43 years, in brilliant pursuit, to find a method of reading and writing for the blind, that would be efficient, […]
In Praise of Louis Braille
By Dr. Abebe Teklu In Praise of Louis Braille A poem by Dr. Abebe Teklu (May 1, 2009). Louis Braille, who are you? Physically, I’ve never met you. You’ve passed on to Heaven, Yet still you are my companion. You are my inner soul, my sight, My trusted right hand for life, A hero, who […]
President’s Message
I was elected president of the Canadian Federation of the Blind In June 2003, and I am proud to lead a group of strong, positive and forward-thinking people. In this message I will set out who we are and what we stand for to help people differentiate us from other blindness groups and to understand […]
CFB Empowerment Fund
Help a blind person attend a life-changing blindness empowerment event. All money goes directly to the CFB. All donations are welcome whether large or small. You can support the CFB Empowerment Fund (or assist with CFB’s other activities -please specify) by sending a cheque to: Canadian Federation of the Blind P.O. Box 8007 Victoria, British […]
Thrifty Foods Smile Card
An easy way to support the Canadian Federation of the Blind… While doing your grocery shopping! Here’s What You Do: 1. Phone (250)598-7154 or 1-800-619-8789, or e-mail
Support
Thank you for your interest and support. By donating to the Canadian Federation of the Blind, you can help make a significant difference in the lives of blind people across the country. Donations and bequests are greatly appreciated. General donations may be made to the Canadian Federation of the Blind by cheque and mailed to: […]
Design for Web Accessability
Web Accessibility Making Your Web Site Accessible to the Blind by Curtis Chong Director of Technology National Federation of the Blind (Please note: the following article is taken from the National Federation of the Blind Website www.nfb.org). Access to the Internet-specifically, access to the World Wide Web-by persons with disabilities has been a subject of […]
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 […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 4, October 2009
A SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT BRAILLE IN HONOUR OF LOUIS BRAILLE’S 200TH ANNIVERSARY A Publication of the Canadian Federation of the Blind ©Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) 2009 Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) Elizabeth Lalonde, President P.O. Box 8007 Victoria, British Columbia Canada V8W 3R7 Tel: (250) 598 – 7154 Toll Free: 1-800-619-8789 E-mail: […]