Archive for the ‘Convention’ Category

Learn About Blind Canadians; Employment and Achievement This Weekend in Burnaby, BC.

The Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) Employment–Empowerment Convention will be attended by positive and independent blind people who are working together to improve opportunity and employment for blind Canadians. The convention is organized entirely by blind people for blind people. “The convention is fun, empowering and an excellent chance for blind and low vision […]

Canadian Federation of the Blind: Employment-Empowerment Convention, May 3-5, Burnaby, BC

May 3-5, 2019 Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby, BC Tiffany Ballroom MC: Mary Ellen Gabias, President, Canadian Federation of the Blind NFB Representative: Carla McQuillan, President, National Federation of the Blind of Oregon Recording and Audio: Sky Mundell Door Prizes: Nancy Gill Thank you to our official convention sponsors: AMI, Accessible Media Inc., […]

Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) “Employment and Empowerment” 2019 Convention

With thanks to our official sponsors AMI Accessible Media INC.;  Canadian  Assistive Technologies; De Lestre Council Knights of Columbus; B and C List; and private donors.   The Canadian Federation of the Blind will hold its annual convention on May 3 – 5, 2019 at the HILTON VANCOUVER METROTOWN, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby, BC. Burnaby is in the […]

Agenda for 2018 CFB ‘Organize’ Convention, May 5, Victoria, BC

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 8:30AM – 8:45 AM On Site Registration ($50 donation) Coffee and selection of teas will be available 9 AM – 5:00 PM Full-Day Conference MC: Mary Ellen Gabias, President of the Canadian Federation of the Blind 9 AM – 9:15 AM Invocation: Michelle Creedy; Introductions and convention arrangements. Door Prize: Michelle […]

CFB National Convention in Victoria, Saturday, May 5

9 am – 5 pm, Sandman Inn, 2852 Douglas Street — Learn how blind Canadians are organizing and moving beyond thetraditional view of blindness to empowerment and equality Victoria, BC–The Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) convention provides an excellent opportunity for blind and partially blind people to get together, learn from each other, and […]