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 […]
“The primary goal of the survey, outlined in Assistive Devices Report, was the development of a rigorous and patient-centered evidence-base from which we made recommendations to ADP governing bodies that are informed, substantive, and reflective of the needs of Ontarians living with vision loss.” Dr. Keith Gordon Ph.D. M.Sc. (Epid.)Principal InvestigtorSenior Research OfficerCanadian Council of
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Revised: July 28 2022 Issue The Consumer Access Group (CAG) believes that all Canadians have the right to vote independently and privately, and this right is enshrined in human rights legislation. Canada’s current electoral process poses significant barriers to voters who are blind, deafblind or partially sighted due to a lack of: accessible and private options
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Canadian Council of the Blind members are constantly involved in a variety of accessibility and advocacy meetings and address a range of issues. Committee members attend local and national forums and information sessions both in person and via teleconference to speak on behalf of CCB members and tirelessly advocate for accessibility and independence in all areas
Bursaries The Canadian council of the Blind bursaries are administered through an endowment fund at the Carleton University.
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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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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The Vision Health Month Summit took place on Monday, May 16 from 4:00 to 5:45 pm at Christ Church Cathedral in the Great Hall, located at 414 Sparks Street in Ottawa, Ontario. TOPIC: Preventable Blindness Through a National Vision Health StrategySPEAKERS: Carol Hughes, MP, Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, Ontario, Assistant Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chair of Committees of
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