(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 […]
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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 2014 CANADIAN FEDERATION OF THE BLIND CONVENTION, Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25, 2014
After many Federation conventions in Victoria BC, the Canadian Federation of the Blind is looking forward to hosting this gathering of the blind of Canada on beautiful Bowen Island, near Vancouver, British Columbia. Conventions bring us together to celebrate progress, share experiences, and chart our direction for the coming year. Individually we are capable; together […]
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 […]
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 […]
CFB Letter on Quiet Cars to Lawrence Cannon
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Tower C – 330 Sparks St. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0N5 April 6, 2008 Dear Mr. Cannon: As president of the Canadian Federation of the Blind, I am writing to ask your help to make sure that blind pedestrians continue to have the freedom to […]
CFB Library Letter to Jim Mitchell
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 […]
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 […]
President’s Message, December 2010
Hello everyone, I am happy to connect with you all this holiday season. One of the biggest challenges we face as Canadians is our geography. It is difficult to connect with each other when we live across such vast distances. Members of the Canadian Federation of the Blind want to bridge this distance, and we […]
2008 Convention Report
“The Blind Leading The Blind” CONVENTION 2008 President’s Report Dear Federationists: Those of you who attended the Canadian Federation of the Blind convention this year felt the Federation fever. The Federation spirit filled the conference room, followed us through the halls of the hotel and onto the streets of Victoria, and set fire to our […]