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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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
Bowls Canada Boulingrin (BCB) is pleased to announce Windsor Lawn Bowling Club will host the 2022 Canadian Para-bowls Championships. The events are expected to take place from September 11 – September 17, 2022. The inaugural Para-bowls Championships is anticipated to feature both a singles event, as well as a team event for bowlers who are
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CCB Vision Month 2022 Gala Dinner – Tuesday, May 17 from 6:00-9:30pm (Virtual and Live in Ottawa) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the White Cane Week Gala Dinner has been moved to May for Vision Month in hopes that people can gather together again. More information will follow as the date approaches. White Cane Person
The CCB’s Toronto Visionaries Chapter hosted its annual Experience Expo Forum (presented both live and virtually) on Saturday, May 28 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Avenue (at Bloor West) in Toronto. Topic: Best Practices, Informed Consent and Understanding Patient’s Rights. Compliance and side effects. Speakers: The Forum will feature a panel of experts.Dr.
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CCB’s Gala celebration of Vision Health Month 2022. The Gala took place on Tuesday, May 17 at Christ Church Cathedral in the Great Hall, located at 414 Sparks Street in Ottawa, Ontario. Megan Laurence to Sing “O Canada”Jim Tokos, National President, CCB, Delivers WelcomePresentation of the 2022 White Cane Week Person of the Year Award
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May 29 – June 4, 2022 Imagine a Canada where no one is left out. A Canada that does not just accommodate disability, but one that is disability inclusive from the start. That is the Canada we are creating – for everyone. The NAAW webpage is available here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/national-accessability-week.html NAAW remains a valuable platform to engage
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