THE BLIND CANADIANVol 2. A Publication of the Canadian Federation of the Blind Braille = Literacy 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: info@cfb.ca Web: www.cfb.ca The Blind Canadian is published by the Canadian Federation […]
Author: Doris
June 17, 2005 – Letter to Ambassador Wilkins
The Honorable David Wilkins United States Ambassador to Canada P.O. Box 866,, Station B Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P 5T June 17, 2005 Dear Ambassador Wilkins, The Canadian Federation of the Blind is a grass roots, self-help organization of the blind. We believe that, given proper training and opportunity, blind citizens can compete with their sighted […]
Moving Forward Convention 2007
We held our second Canadian Federation of the Blind convention on May 4-5 in Victoria, British Columbia, at Traveller’s Inn – City Center. The convention represented a “moving forward” for members in our thinking about blindness and the abilities of blind people, as well as a “moving forward” in the organization’s development. We were honoured […]
“Shepherd the Blind”
This letter was sent to www.shepherdtheblind.org. I was referred to your web site recently, and I was struck by two things. First, your sincere desire to be of service shines through on every line. I deeply respect the Christian love you are showing. The second thing which struck me may not be apparent to you. […]
November 23 2004 -GVPL Staff Cut Backs, Letter to John Barton
John Barton, Chair Victoria Library Board November 23, 2004 Dear Mr. Barton, I am writing on behalf of the Canadian Federation of the Blind regarding the pending cutbacks to staffing of the talking book library in Victoria. We are opposed to these cutbacks. Blind people deserve the same access to libraries as other citizens. Punishing […]
Letter re Canadian Diabeties Association radio ad
March 21, 2002 Canadian Diabetes Association National Office 15 Toronto St. Suite 800 Toronto ON M5C 2E3 To Whom It May Concern: As members of the Canadian Federation of the Blind, we are writing to express our concern about The Canadian Diabetes Association’s current radio ad. The ad features a narrator talking about the importance […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 1, March 2002
The Blind Canadian is the flagship publication of the Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB). It covers events and activities of the CFB, addresses 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 Serves as a […]
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Letter to the Editor of the Toronto Star
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 To: lettertoed@thestar.ca From: Canadian Federation of the Blind Subject: Letter to the Editor Re: George Gamester’s article “Nick Lost His Sight but not His Vision”, Toronto Star, December 5 As a legally blind person, I am concerned about the damage this article has done to the status of blind people. […]
Positioning Statement: Canadian Federation of the Blind
Spring 1999 We are writing to express are disgust and outrage about the recent CNIB fundraising broadcast which aired on BC TV several times over the passed few months. This program demeans blind people. It depicts negative stereotypes and reinforces fear of blindness. It has damaged our fight for equality and has taken us back […]