March 19, 2010 Dear Mr. Jim Mitchell, I am writing on behalf of the Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) in response to the NGO proposal you distributed. Our intent is to outline certain key points in our position regarding equitable library access for blind Canadians. We as autonomous blind citizens of Canada and members […]
Author: Doris
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 […]
The Official Position Statement of the Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) Concerning the Rehabilitation of Blind Canadians
The Canadian Federation of the Blind is working to improve training and opportunities for blind people; to erase the negative stigma often attributed to blindness; and to improve the employment opportunities, economic status and quality of life of blind Canadians. (Note: The term “blind” in this document refers to all individuals who meet the legal […]
Blind People Rally for Change
Blind people from across BC gathered Feb 15 at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria for a historic demonstration to tell government and the public there is an urgent need in BC and Canada for intensive training in blindness skills, such as Braille, cane travel and adaptive technology. And, as a basic human right, it must […]
White Cane Day and Blindness Issues
By Doris Belusic Victoria Times-Colonist (2011-10-15) Ask any blind person how they feel about their white cane, and the answer, ultimately, is that it’s an extremely valuable tool. The white cane is basic, but it’s essential to a blind person’s ability to move about and to be independent. The cane is usually made of fibreglass, […]
The Blind Canadian, Volume 5, July 2012
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 Canadian Federation of the Blind 2012 Convention, ‘The Journey’ Friday, May 11 to Sunday, May 13, 2012
Please note that pre-registration has been extended until May 8th. You can register for the convention online in three steps. 1) Click on the Add to Cart button below. 2) Select the number of tickets you would like under Quantity. 3) Click on the button that reads “Make a payment by PayPal”. [show_wp_shopping_cart] [wp_cart:2012 CFB […]
Purchase Tickets for the March 31 Trivial Night
You can order tickets to the CFB’s March 31 trivia night in two simple steps: 1) Press the Add to Cart button. 2) A Check Out with PayPal button will appear. Click on this button to complete payment. [show_wp_shopping_cart] [wp_cart:CFB March 31 Trivia Night Ticket:price:25.00:end]
‘Jazz It Up’ CFB Benefit Concert Ticket Order Page
You can purchase your tickets to this special CFB benefit concert in two quick and easy steps. 1) Press the Add to Cart button below. 2) Select the number of tickets you would like to order and click on the PayPal button to complete payment. [show_wp_shopping_cart] [wp_cart:Jazz It Up CFB Benefit Concert at Hermann’s Jazz […]
Find Your Freedom: Discover the Long White Cane Workshop
Conducted by Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC Orientation and Mobility Specialist National Orientation and Mobility Certified instructor, Washington State, and active, longtime member of the National Federation of the Blind. When: Saturday, May 7, 2011. 10 AM to 4 PM. Where: Victoria, BC, venue to be confirmed. Go anywhere you want to go, whenever you want to. […]