The Canadian Federation of the Blind held its fifth convention, ‘The Journey’, in Victoria, BC, at the Capital City Center Hotel, on May 11 – 13, 2012. It was an amazing convention with close to 50 participants, including attendees and supporters. We were especially pleased to have such a large youth component this year. And, […]
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Letter Urging Parliament to Advance Accountable Public Library System Treating Blind People as Equals
April 21, 2013 The members of the Canadian Federation of the Blind are deeply distressed at the decision of the government to undermine our Charter Rights by once again funding CNIB’s efforts to dominate and control our access to library services. When Library and Archives Canada announced the Initiative for Equitable Library Access (IELA) in […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 6, April 2013
The Canadian Federation of the Blind is a non-profit, grassroots organization created by and for Blind Canadians. Its mandate is to improve the lives of blind people across the country through: – blind people mentoring blind people; – public education about the abilities of blind people; – advocacy to create better opportunities and training for […]
At the Crossroads: Will Canada Choose Equitable Library Services for Blind and Print-Disabled Canadians or Revert to Last Century’s Solution?
By Mary Ellen Gabias The Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) presents the following timeline and philosophical discussion of the history and future prospects for library services to print-disabled Canadians in the hope that the federal government and consumers of alternate format materials will encourage the implementation of a truly excellent public, accountable, and integrated […]
Gifts to the Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB)
Thank you for your interest and for supporting the Canadian Federation of the Blind. 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. Donate Today and Help Change What it Means to be Blind! Together We Can Create a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Advocating for Accessible Transit for the Blind
Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) Victoria, B.C. November 2012 The blind’s right to accessible transit service in Victoria, British Columbia, remains unresolved, due to inaction by BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission. The Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) has been in communication with BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission […]
Electric Cars – Green but Dangerous?
By Mary Ellen Gabias Letter sent to media, 2008 The global romance with the automobile has been a somewhat tawdry love affair. Cars are a wonderful convenience. They’ve broadened the horizons of millions of people and helped this vast country come together by making it easier for Canadians to travel from sea to sea to […]
Electric Cars – Green but Dangerous?
By Mary Ellen Letter sent to media, 2008 The global romance with the automobile has been a somewhat tawdry love affair. Cars are a wonderful convenience. They’ve broadened the horizons of millions of people and helped this vast country come together by making it easier for Canadians to travel from sea to sea to sea. […]