The State of Vision Health in CanadaA Canadian Council of the Blind Conference We are pleased to share with you the recording of the Canadian Council of the Blinds, Tuesday, October 17 conference, “The State of Vision Health in Canada”. This conference provided a comprehensive update on the current state of vision health in Canada and offered insights into […]
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The State of Vision Health in CanadaA Canadian Council of the Blind Conference The Canadian Council of the Blind Conference took place virtually on Tuesday, October 17 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EST) Eastern Standard Time. In October 2022, the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) and Fighting Blindness Canada published a report on the state of
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VISION MONTH DINNERDIALOGUE OVER DINNER Jim Tokos, National President, CCB, Delivers WelcomePresentation of the 2023 White Cane Week Person of the Year AwardPresentation of the 2023 President’s AwardBlessing – Blessed Reverend Canon Doug Richards, Christ Church CathedralToast to the KingOla Sotska, Support the UkraineDinner Begins, Starter ServiceJennifer Urosevic, President, Vision Loss Rehab CanadaDavid Brown Accessible
Vision Month DinnerDialogue Over Dinner
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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 –
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
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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Today, technology helps those who are blind/low vision to live full, independent lives. Low Tech High Tech
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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 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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