For Immediate Release: November 21, 2024 Ontario Announces Significant Improvements to the Assistive Devices Program Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) is proud to share a significant advancement for Ontarians with vision loss following the announcement of the proposed Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024. This legislation, introduced as part […]
CCB 1st Vice President Leslie Yee sits down with Hometown PTBO to discuss her service to the blind and low-vision community in Peterborough. It’s a must-listen! https://youtu.be/FRpdtY6WEIs?feature=shared
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Congratulations to the Canadian Council of the Blind Peterborough Chapter on opening their new office, which includes a lending library! If you’re in the Peterborough area, be sure to schedule an appointment to explore the amazing assistive technology they offer for individuals with low vision or blindness
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The Canadian Council of the Blind had the pleasure of participating in the 2024 Capital Pride Parade this past weekend! We marched with the LGBTQ+ community because inclusion and diversity make us stronger. We are proud to support and represent all of our LGBTQ+ members!
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Canadian Council of the Blind is pleased to report that the 2025 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship (CVICC) is now in the planning stages, with the goal of once again hosting the popular event. As in the past, this event will take place during our annual White Cane Week, February 2–8, 2025. Stay tuned for
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CCB is proud to be lead sponsor at this year’s Western Blind Curling Championships. From March 20 to 23, 2024 the Western Blind Curling Association (WBCA) will welcome the elite of Blind Curling to the Granite Curling Club in Edmonton for a very special event. This year the event, which first took place in Calmar,
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From the President’s Desk Welcome back everyone across Canada from what certainly was a summer full of interesting challenges with climate in general. I wish everyone well who may have family affected by the fires, floods and tornado conditions. I truly hope all of you were able to enjoy some type of vacation during July and
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SPECSAVERS AND THE CANADIAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND ANNOUNCE SPONSORSHIP TO CHAMPION VISION HEALTH TORONTO, June 6, 2023 – Specsavers, an optometrist-owned and led business, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) as a Participating Gold Sponsor. The CCB is a renowned organization dedicated to enhancing the quality
