(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 […]
Author: Doris
The Blind Canadian, Volume 16, November 2019
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 […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 15, March 2019
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 […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 14, July 2018
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 […]
Organize: Working Together to Live the Lives We Want
A speech presented by Mary Ellen Gabias, CFB President at the CFB ‘Organize’ Convention May 5, 2018, Sandman Inn, Victoria, B.C. In 1968, Dr. Jacobus tenBroek died. On the 50th anniversary of his death we commemorate this Canadian-born blind lawyer, thinker, movement leader. By any standards, Jacobus tenBroek was an outstanding human being. He was […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 13, October 2017
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 […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 12, February 2017
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 […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 11, July 2016
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 […]
TBC Test
Table of Contents The Rough and Bumpy Road to Transit Accessibility for the Blind in B.C., by Doris Belusic Automated Transit Call-Out Stops Needed, by Daryl Jones Little Has Changed for Blind Transit Users, by Mary Ellen Gabias Transit Resolution Seems to be on Track, by Frederick Driver B.C. Transit Will Trial New Call-Out System […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 10, September 2015
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 […]