Upcoming Webinars Register Now Dates: Fall 2026 – 5 sessions taking place; dates are outlined below Link to Register: Canadian Council of the Blind Author’s Series Sponsored by AMI – Fill out formPlatform: Zoom Summary: In Fall 2026, The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) is launching the CCB Author’s Series, a national virtual event […]
Message from the Editor Summer has finally arrived! As we all settle into the season, I hope everyone is taking the opportunity to recharge and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends over the coming months. This special summer edition of the newsletter is here to keep you connected until September, when CCB Chapters
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From the President’s Desk Welcome to National Accessibility Week (May 31 through June 6). While recently visiting Chapters and Members from British Columbia to Newfoundland, I witnessed the creativity evident in the ongoing efforts of all to continue to strengthen the scope of the Council. We are indebted to the many Council leaders who continue
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Vision Health Month Conference 2026Pan-Canadian Voices Ottawa Conference Centre200 Coventry Rd,Ottawa ON K1K 4S3 Tuesday, May 26, 202610:00 am – 2:30 pm (EDT)Eastern Daylight Time. The Canadian Council of the Blind presents the 2026 Vision Health Month Conference: Pan-Canadian Voices, bringing together leaders, professionals, advocates, researchers, and community voices from across Canada to discuss the future of vision
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From the President’s Desk Welcome to Vision Health Month 2026. Vision Health Month, which is observed in May, is dedicated to raising awareness about eye health, promoting preventative care, and encouraging regular comprehensive eye examinations to protect and preserve vision, not only for updating prescriptions, but also for detecting early signs of serious eye conditions.
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From the President’s Desk While the snow continues to slowly melt, and the temperatures begin to slowly rise, we are all looking forward to April to usher in warmer weather. I am sure I am not alone in saying goodbye to March, and looking forward to putting away the winter coats, gloves and boots. I
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Happy New Year! From the President’s Desk Welcome to 2026! While we replace our 2025 calendars to reflect the arrival of another year, we begin making plans for Chapters across Canada, gathering, following a brief break to spend the holidays with Family and Friends. Many Chapters have changed leadership, and we welcome those who recently
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From the President’s Desk Welcome to that time of year where cold weather and snow become evident across Canada. In Ontario we have had early snowfalls this year, sending the retail business into a Christmas frenzy. Cities across Canada have completed Santa Clause parades, hence decorating downtown areas to mirror the Griswald’s idea of lighting
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From the First-Vice President’s Desk As we move into November, I’m pleased to share highlights from a powerful month of advocacy, connection, and reflection. National Conference Recap: “Act Now, Act Together” On October 9, the CCB hosted its national conference in Toronto under the powerful theme “Act Now, Act Together.” This inspiring event brought together
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From the President’s Desk While we cherish the beginning of the autumn season, we welcome October, a monumental month for the Council and its members. On October 9th, we celebrate World Sight Day with our vision partners, with a gala event in Toronto and you can find more details on this event below in this
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