{"id":23,"date":"2023-09-13T19:43:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T19:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccbnational.6xperts.com\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2025-03-26T22:46:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T22:46:00","slug":"our-updates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/our-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"23\" class=\"elementor elementor-23\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-813279c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"813279c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9f4a0d\" data-id=\"e9f4a0d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e7a4c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"7e7a4c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to Post<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Our Updates 2024 Impact Report The Canadian Council of the Blind\\'s 2024 impact report is now available to be viewed. We had a wonderful year and accomplished so much in the community. We would like to thank our members, chapters, volunteers, partners, and sponsors for making this such an impactful year. 2024 Impact Report - PDF Version 2024 Impact Report - Microsoft Word VersionRead More March 11, 2025 Visions \u2013 March 2025 From the 1st President\u2019s Desk Hi everyone, my name is Leslie Yee, 1st Vice President and it is my pleasure to write the report for March. February has shown us how windy it could be in B.C., record low temperatures in our prairies, and moving East, snow, snow, and more snow! I am sure some of you are still shoveling your way out. February saw the Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championships hosted by the Sydney Curling club. Congratulations to all eight teams for your participation and showing everyone the wonderful sport of Blind Curling. There is lots of information in...Read More March 5, 2025 Reading Beyond Vision: White Cane Week with Toronto Public Library The Toronto Public Library has curated a special book list for\u00a0White Cane Week:\u00a0\u201cReading Beyond Vision: White Cane Week\u201d! These books reflect the stories of people who are blind or partially sighted. Explore the myths and realities of blindness, celebrate the achievements of blind athletes, musicians, and activists, or immerse yourself in another galaxy or an audio comic! Please go to the following link:\u00a0Link for the Toronto Public Library booksRead More February 7, 2025 Visions \u2013 February 2025 From the President\u2019s Desk Happy White Cane Week! It is that time of year where we as proud persons with vision loss celebrate our abilities not disabilities. Our chapters and members across Canada will be showcasing this through public education and awareness campaigns. White Cane Week has been a tradition during the first full week of February, and we thank our BC-Yukon division for their annual kick off, taking place February 2nd in the afternoon. Following a brief pause, the Council welcomes back its Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship (CVICC), taking place this year in beautiful Sydney, Nova Scotia. We...Read More February 5, 2025 CVICC Curling Championship Makes Local News! CVICC makes local headlines as teams get ready to play in Sydney, Nova Scotia February 3-7th.\u00a0Check out the local news at the following links Local Cape Breton news at following link: Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championships coming to Cape Breton | Information Morning - Cape Breton | On Demand | CBC Listen Local Sydney, Nova Scotia news at following link: N.S. news: National curling championship coming to SydneyRead More January 30, 2025 Visions \u2013 January 2025 Happy New Year! From the President\u2019s Desk While ending 2024 and with the work continuing into 2025, the Council has paved the road for its journey and involvement into the New Year. White Cane Week (February 2 through 8) is always at the forefront of planning and involvement of our members and chapters, and this year the B.C.\/Yukon Division holds their annual kickoff with an educational webinar. The Council welcomes back its National Curling Bonspiel, being held this year in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Many participants have been practicing intently for this event, and we welcome a new entry from New...Read More January 6, 2025 Visions \u2013 December 2024 From the President\u2019s Desk While finishing October with Thanksgiving, beginning November with Remembrance Day, moving forward to International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, all signs now appear to point us in a direction of Christmas, and all of the celebration that become a part of that wonderful time of the year. Let us not forget the many across Canada to which Christmas is a burden to not only themselves, but also families all across this Country from coast to coast. While many of us are celebrating Chapter outings and dinners or luncheons with their peers, may we...Read More December 4, 2024 ADP Press Release For Immediate Release: November 21, 2024 Ontario Announces Significant Improvements to the Assistive Devices Program Ottawa, Ontario - The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) is proud to share a significant advancement for Ontarians with vision loss following the announcement of the proposed Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024. This legislation, introduced as part of Ontario\u2019s Fall 2024 Red Tape Reduction Package, demonstrates the province\u2019s commitment to modernizing the Assistive\u00a0Devices Program (ADP) and reducing administrative barriers for individuals who rely on its services. The proposed changes reflect a willingness to streamline and simplify the ADP, making it more accessible...Read More November 21, 2024 Remembrance Day - Lest We Forget As we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom, we remember their courage, resilience, and dedication. Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on the profound impact of their service on our lives and to ensure that their legacy lives on. From Jim Tokos, National President:\\\"While celebrations are wonderful, it is especially important this month that we remember those who engaged in conflict, and the many who lost their lives for the betterment of all of us. November 11th is a day we set aside to honor those true patriots. A...Read More November 8, 2024 Visions \u2013 November 2024 From the President\u2019s Desk While we say goodbye to Thanksgiving and trick or treating, a lot of our Chapters and groups are planning ahead for Christmas celebrations. This means many will be getting together with peers at Chapter functions of all kinds. This is so encouraging, and I thank everyone for their forward thinking and planning to make these events such a success. While celebrations are fun, it is also especially important this month that we take the time to remember those who engaged in conflict, and the many who lost their lives to give us the freedom we have...Read More November 8, 2024 Load More Together with your support, we can bring a brighter future Help us get better care for Canadians living with eye related illnesses. 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In the blurred background are several other colourful Easter eggs. They all sit above a pink plate.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-01-153703.png 653w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-01-153703-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-april-2026\/\" title=\"Visions \u2013 April 2026\">Visions \u2013 April 2026<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>From the President\u2019s Desk While the snow continues to slowly melt, and the temperatures begin to slowly rise, we are all looking forward to April to usher in warmer weather. I am sure I am not alone in saying goodbye to March, and looking forward to putting away the winter coats, gloves and boots. I [&hellip;]<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-april-2026\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"April 7, 2026\">April 7, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-7982 category-ccb-newsletters-newsletter tags-cvicc-gtt-march-2026-white-cane-week\" data-id=\"7982\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-march-2026\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-04-141535.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7996\" alt=\"The cover of the March VISIONS Newsletter shows blooming pink flowers with green stems and a bright blue sky behind them. In the front reads Visions&quot; in large black capital font, highlighted in grey at the top. Below reads &quot;Canadian Council of the Blind&quot; followed by &quot;March 26&quot; and &quot;A lack of sight is not a lack of vision&quot; in smaller black print at the bottom right, also highlighted in grey. At the bottom on the left is the CCB logo.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-04-141535.png 698w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-04-141535-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-march-2026\/\" title=\"Visions \u2013 March 2026\">Visions \u2013 March 2026<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>From the President\u2019s Desk While periodically we feel spring is in the air, winter continues to remind us of its existence across Canada. While we reflect on February, I wish to thank all involved in White Cane Week which transpired from coast to coast throughout February. I\u2019d like to congratulate all of the participants of [&hellip;]<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-march-2026\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"March 4, 2026\">March 4, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-7955 category-ccb-newsletters-newsletter\" data-id=\"7955\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-february-2026\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-02-164552-e1770068892615.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7956\" alt=\"Cover of the February VISIONS Newsletter. The image is a close-up of a person sitting and holding a white cane with a red stripe with both hands. The cane is held diagonally. Black text over grey highlight reads: VISIONS, followed by: Canadian Council of the Blind. On the bottom right: February 2026, &quot;A lack of sight is not a lack of vision&quot;. On the bottom left is the CCB logo.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-02-164552-e1770068892615.png 700w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-02-164552-e1770068892615-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-february-2026\/\" title=\"Visions \u2013 February 2026\">Visions \u2013 February 2026<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>From the President\u2019s Desk Happy White Cane Week! The Month of February is a significant time for CCB, as we celebrate White Cane Week (WCW) from February 1st through 7th. Organizationally this is an important time for our Chapters and Members to educate and demonstrate our abilities. This is done through displays across Canada where [&hellip;]<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-february-2026\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"February 2, 2026\">February 2, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-7862 category-curling-cvicc\" data-id=\"7862\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/cvicc-2026-program\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CVICC-2026-Cover.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7863\" alt=\"Cover page for the 2026 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship. At the top within blue and teal borders is an image of a person curling on the ice with a red curling rock. On the banner below is the CCB logo. Below, bold black and blue text reads: Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship 2026. At the bottom on the right side of the text is a graphic of a blue curling rock. Below, bold and capitalized text in black reads Edmonton - Alberta, February 2 - 6. A blue and black banner decorates the bottom right edge of the page.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CVICC-2026-Cover.png 698w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CVICC-2026-Cover-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/cvicc-2026-program\/\" title=\"CVICC 2026 Program\">CVICC 2026 Program<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>This program is available in PDF format. Accessible formats will be available soon.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/cvicc-2026-program\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"January 23, 2026\">January 23, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-7853 category-curling-cvicc\" data-id=\"7853\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/cvicc-2025-program\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CVICC-2025-Cover.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7854\" alt=\"Cover page for the 2025 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship. At the top is an image of curlers actively curling on the ice in a curling rink with several curling rocks spread out. Below reads &quot;Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship 2025&quot; in bold black and blue font. A blue curling rock graphic is below on the right side of the text.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CVICC-2025-Cover.png 699w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CVICC-2025-Cover-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/cvicc-2025-program\/\" title=\"CVICC 2025 Program\">CVICC 2025 Program<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>This program is available in PDF format. Accessible formats will be available soon.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/cvicc-2025-program\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"January 23, 2026\">January 23, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-7823 category-ccb-newsletters-newsletter\" data-id=\"7823\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-january-2026\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-120259-e1768237786960.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7825\" alt=\"View from across a body of water of red and blue fireworks lighting up the sky in a city at night.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-120259-e1768237786960.png 624w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-120259-e1768237786960-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-january-2026\/\" title=\"Visions \u2013 January 2026\">Visions \u2013 January 2026<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Happy New Year! From the President\u2019s Desk Welcome to 2026! While we replace our 2025 calendars to reflect the arrival of another year, we begin making plans for Chapters across Canada, gathering, following a brief break to spend the holidays with Family and Friends. Many Chapters have changed leadership, and we welcome those who recently [&hellip;]<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-january-2026\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"January 12, 2026\">January 12, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-7704 category-ccb-newsletters-newsletter\" data-id=\"7704\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-december-2025\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-140219-e1764961621777.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7706\" alt=\"An image of a green mug on a table filled with decorated gingerbread men, a snowman, and christmas tree cookies. The table is decorated with festive ornaments and the blurred background shows Christmas lights.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-140219-e1764961621777.png 622w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-140219-e1764961621777-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-december-2025\/\" title=\"Visions \u2013 December 2025\">Visions \u2013 December 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>From the President\u2019s Desk Welcome to that time of year where cold weather and snow become evident across Canada. In Ontario we have had early snowfalls this year, sending the retail business into a Christmas frenzy. Cities across Canada have completed Santa Clause parades, hence decorating downtown areas to mirror the Griswald\u2019s idea of lighting [&hellip;]<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-december-2025\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"December 5, 2025\">December 5, 2025<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-7658 category-ccb-newsletters-newsletter\" data-id=\"7658\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-november-2025\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"951\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-170037.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7659\" alt=\"Closeup of a red maple leaf in front of a forest during fall, with red, orange, and yellow leaves in the background on the trees and scattered on the ground. Text from top to bottom highlighted in grey with black font reads: VISIONS, Canadian Council Of The Blind Newsletter, November 2025, &quot;A lack of sight is not a lack of vision&quot;. The CCB logo is on the bottom left.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-170037.png 735w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-170037-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-november-2025\/\" title=\"Visions \u2013 November 2025\">Visions \u2013 November 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>From the First-Vice President\u2019s Desk As we move into November, I\u2019m pleased to share highlights from a powerful month of advocacy, connection, and reflection. National Conference Recap: \u201cAct Now, Act Together\u201d On October 9, the CCB hosted its national conference in Toronto under the powerful theme \u201cAct Now, Act Together.\u201d This inspiring event brought together [&hellip;]<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/visions-november-2025\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"November 4, 2025\">November 4, 2025<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-7631 category-our-updates\" data-id=\"7631\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/specsavers-canada-eyecare-report-2025\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-124239.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7634\" alt=\"Specsavers Canada Eyecare Report 2025 cover page over a green background using three shades of green. The Specsavers logo is on the bottom right.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-124239.png 651w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-124239-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/specsavers-canada-eyecare-report-2025\/\" title=\"Specsavers Canada Eyecare Report 2025\">Specsavers Canada Eyecare Report 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Please take a moment to read the Specsavers Canada Eyecare 2025 Report. Links to the overview and full report are provided below. The report highlights five key findings about eye health in Canada: These findings shed light on the urgent need for improved awareness, accessibility, and affordability in eye health across the country. Please visit [&hellip;]<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/specsavers-canada-eyecare-report-2025\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"October 20, 2025\">October 20, 2025<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-7603 category-magazine-white-cane-magazine\" data-id=\"7603\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/white-cane-magazine-october-2025\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WCM-Oct202550.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7605\" alt=\"Cover of the October 2025 issue of White Cane Magazine, published by the Canadian Council of the Blind. The top banner reads \u201cThe Voice of the Blind in Canada.\u201d Below, large bold text says \u201cCelebrating World Sight Day.\u201d The background features a close-up of a colorful raised-relief world map with country outlines in Braille. A maroon box at the bottom lists feature stories: \u201cSharing Lived Experiences,\u201d \u201cAdvocacy 101,\u201d and \u201cVision Without Borders.\u201d\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WCM-Oct202550.png 729w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WCM-Oct202550-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/white-cane-magazine-october-2025\/\" title=\"White Cane Magazine October 2025\">White Cane Magazine October 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Welcome to the October 2025 issue of White Cane Magazine \u2013 Celebrating World Sight Day and Advancing Health Across Canada! Check out this exciting issue of White Cane Magazine to: And much more! This issue is available in accessible Word and PDF formats.Enjoy the read!<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/white-cane-magazine-october-2025\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"October 9, 2025\">October 9, 2025<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><\/div>\n            <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>            <div class=\"eael-load-more-button-wrap\">\n                <button class=\"eael-load-more-button\" id=\"eael-load-more-btn-37f36da\" data-widget-id=\"37f36da\" data-widget=\"37f36da\" data-page-id=\"23\" data-template=\"{&quot;dir&quot;:&quot;lite&quot;,&quot;file_name&quot;:&quot;one.php&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Post-Grid&quot;}\" data-class=\"Essential_Addons_Elementor\\Elements\\Post_Grid\" data-layout=\"masonry\" data-page=\"1\" data-args=\"orderby=date&amp;order=desc&amp;ignore_sticky_posts=1&amp;post_status=publish&amp;posts_per_page=10&amp;offset=0&amp;post_type=post\" data-max-page=\"18\">\n                    <span class=\"eael-btn-loader button__loader\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"eael_load_more_text\">Load More<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f6a392 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f6a392\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fdce4fe\" data-id=\"fdce4fe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f276f31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f276f31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Together with your support,\nwe can bring a brighter future<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0933c14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0933c14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHelp us get better care for Canadians living with eye related illnesses.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a67cad4 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a67cad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/donate\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DONATE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Updates 2024 Impact Report The Canadian Council of the Blind&#8217;s 2024 impact report is now available to be viewed. We had a wonderful year and accomplished so much in the community. 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