Alan Low and Gail Attara , along with their respective teams, have created a COVID-19 Resource Hub. Everything you need to know about COVID-19, including information on symptoms, prevention, testing, treatments, and variants is available in one place at www.badgut.org/covid-19. The site includes active links to each province and territory so you can quickly learn your eligibility […]
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The Council of Canadians with Disabilities are looking for 15 volunteers to partake in a research project to inform accessibility standards for heritage buildings under Federal jurisdiction in Canada.An honorarium will be provided to those who become part of the working group. For further information and registration, please see the following document. Registration closes September 15, 2022.
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The CCB GTT Program is a national training and support program that facilitates increased independence with the help of efficiently utilized accessible technology. The CCB GTT Program has enjoyed tremendous success since its inception, and has adapted quickly and seamlessly to the unique needs and challenges of its participants. The programs main component consists of
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The Mobile Eye Clinic (MEC) is an initiative to bring regulated optometrists to schools, youth centres, seniors’ residences, and community health centres to perform essential eye exams. The purpose of this vital program is to get people the regular exams they need to maintain their eye health and to detect eye diseases early to prevent
Nov 8, 2022 Re: 2023 CVICC Further to my recent telephone conversations that have taken place with the various local and provincial Blind Curling groups, I am saddened to report that the 2023 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship (CVICC) will NOT be taking place. As of November 8th, a firm commitment to attend was secured
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Canadian Council of the Blind Atlantic Sports & Recreation Weekend 2024Summerside, PE The CCB Summerside Socialites Chapter is delighted to extend a warm welcome to all CCB members from Atlantic Canada for the Atlantic Sports and Recreation Weekend taking place in the picturesque province of Prince Edward Island. Dates: Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May
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White Cane Week takes place on the first full week of February. This important week of raising public awareness of the challenges facing Canadians living with vision loss is marked by events sponsored by CCB chapters within their local communities. Events vary from chapter to chapter, but all focus on demonstrating the abilities – not
Most of the following is hosted by CCB Toronto Visionaries Chapter. Please visit their website here.http://www.ccbtorontovisionaries.ca/ 2021 Visionaries Forum Topic: Ontario’s Assistive Devices ProgramModerator: Dr. Keith Gordon (Senior Research Officer of the Canadian Council of the Blind); Panel: Ian White (President of the CCB Toronto Visionaries), Mike Potvin (Editor of White Cane Magazine), Samantha Moore
