The Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) strives to improve the quality of life and employment prospects of blind Canadians. As members of the blind community, we believe that the CFB is in the best position to understand and articulate the challenges, needs, and priorities of the blind. Since incorporating in June 1999, we have also […]
The Canadian Federation of the Blind has endorsed the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS). The CFB favours a publicly funded, publicly directed, and publicly accountable library service, in which blind patrons will increasingly be able to access the same books, at the same time, from the same libraries as their sighted neighbours. We […]
Recognizing the iPhone as a very powerful information access tool for the blind, the District 19 Zone I-2 Lions, represented by 12 clubs situated on Southern Vancouver Island, are excited to be sponsoring a project that will see up to 12 blind individuals be equipped with their very own unlocked iPhone 5, valued at $783. […]
After a successful convention this month, the Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) elected a new executive board at its annual general meeting on May 13, 2012 in Victoria, BC. Members elected Mary Ellen Gabias as their new president. Mary Ellen is a founding member of the organization and has worked tirelessly to spread the […]
by Doris Belusic 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 […]
Check out the latest in adaptive technology for the blind in Nanaimo on Saturday, February 4, 2012 Join members of the Canadian Federation of the Blind and HumanWare for lunch and learn more about adaptive technology solutions. – Put your hands on a Braille note-taker and Braille Display – Listen to a talking GPS and […]
Everyone is welcome to a wonderful evening of team work. The question master reads each question to the whole floor where each table elects a spokesperson to write their answer on the card. Teams of six people work collectively to win the most points. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Pizza is complimentary at half time […]
Saturday, September 10, 10:45am to 1:00pm CFB Regular Meeting Traveller’s Inn City Centre, 1961 Douglas St, Victoria, BC Friday, September 16, 6:00pm to 8:00pm CFB New Office Open House 310 – 2614 Bridge Street, Victoria, BC Saturday, September 24 Social Event Nanaimo, BC Wednesday, September 28, 6:00pm Pacific time Mentoring Conference Call: “Keeping Connected: Your […]
