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White Cane Magazine Fall/Winter 2024

Cover of the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of White Cane Magazine, published by the Canadian Council of the Blind. The top section features the magazine title in large black text: 'WHITE CANE MAGAZINE,' with the tagline 'The Voice of the Blind™ in Canada.' The cover celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Canadian Council of the Blind, showing the text 'Celebrating 80 Years, 1944–2024' in a large, stylized font. Surrounding this centerpiece are circular images representing vision health, including a close-up of an eye, a hand holding a smartphone, a person undergoing an eye examination, and an anatomical illustration. The text at the bottom highlights featured articles: 'A Report Card on Vision Health in Canada 2023,' 'Modern Solutions for Treating Glaucoma More Effectively,' and 'I Lost My Sight but Found My Calling.' The background is a light blue gradient with subtle radiating lines.

Welcome to CCB’s Fall/Winter 2024 issue of White Cane Magazine and Vision Health Month.
Check out this issue to:

  • Learn about the CCB’s ongoing 80th-anniversary celebrations, showcasing our growth and our dedication to the vision loss community in Canada.
  • Explore the 2023 Report Card on Vision Health in Canada, which examines the recovery of vision health services post-pandemic and highlights ongoing challenges.
  • Discover modern solutions for treating glaucoma, including innovations from eye drops to micro-invasive surgeries.
  • Read inspiring personal stories, such as “I Lost My Sight but Found My Calling” and Mohamed’s journey with age-related macular degeneration.
  • Stay informed with a guide to Geographic Atrophy (GA), an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration, and the available resources for those affected.
  • Follow the progress of Bill C-284, advocating for a national eye care strategy to improve vision health across Canada.
  • Meet Shelley Ann Morris, recipient of the 2024 CAO Vision Champion Award, recognized for her advocacy in creating inclusive opportunities for the visually impaired.
  • Discover cutting-edge advancements in genetic testing for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and how patients are empowered through early diagnosis.
  • And lots more!

Accessible in Word and PDF formats, this issue is packed with valuable insights, updates, and community stories.

Enjoy the Read!

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