Vision Health Month Dinner 2023
Vision Month DinnerDialogue Over Dinner
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EXPO 2023
Reforming Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program – An Update The Canadian Council of the Blind Vision Month Forum will took place live and virtually on Saturday, May 27 from 2 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST) Eastern Standard Time at the Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Topic: Reforming Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program –
Conference 2023
VISION OF THE FUTUREVISION MONTH CONFERENCE The Canadian Council of the Blind Vision Month Conference took place on Tuesday, May 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EST) Eastern Standard Time at Christ Church Cathedral in the Great Hall, located at 414 Sparks Street in Ottawa, Ontario. Topic: New Treatments for Eye Disease – a Vision of
White Cane Week Comes to a Close
It is with great honour that I wish to congratulate the many Chapters who took the opportunity of White Cane Week 2023, to celebrate their abilities. I have personally been involved with many different activities; but it is always gratifying to me to see the many powerful ways our grass root Chapters partake to truly
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White Cane Week – Technology
Today, technology helps those who are blind/low vision to live full, independent lives. Low Tech High Tech
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White Cane Week – Blind Sports
Just like people with sight, those who are blind or have low vision participate in a variety of sports! This isn’t a full list of course. Do you participate in a sport not listed? Please comment on our social media posts to spread the word. Facebook Twitter Fitness and individual sports Team Sports
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White Cane Week – Types of White Canes
White Cane Types Did you know that there are different kinds of white canes? Identity Canes These are used to identify their users with no or low vision. They are small and light, and can be folded up when not in use. Guide Canes Generally extend from the floor to the user’s waist, providing information
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AMI Curling Championship
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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Atlantic Sports and Recreation Weekend
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
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