{"id":37,"date":"2023-09-13T19:46:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T19:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccbnational.6xperts.com\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-02-18T17:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:36:48","slug":"white-cane-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/white-cane-week\/","title":{"rendered":"White Cane Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"37\" class=\"elementor elementor-37\" 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-d16ad69 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d16ad69\" 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-a9686c3\" data-id=\"a9686c3\" 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-238f1c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"238f1c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WC-Logo-No-Year-1024x289.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7915\" alt=\"Large, capitalized text in grey reads: &quot;White Cane Week&quot;. A graphic of a white cane with a red stripe on the left sits horizontally in between the words &quot;White Cane&quot; and &quot;Week&quot; which are divided on 2 separate lines.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WC-Logo-No-Year-1024x289.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WC-Logo-No-Year-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WC-Logo-No-Year-768x217.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WC-Logo-No-Year-1536x434.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WC-Logo-No-Year-2048x579.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0e34c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"a0e34c4\" 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(\"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 \u2013 not disabilities- of people living with vision loss.CCB chapters across the country host a variety of events including, open houses, informational forums and more in their local communities to raise awareness and provide information to the public.Although many chapters hold public awareness events throughout the year, WCW encourages CCB chapters to make a coordinated \u201cteam effort\u201d to host events during the specific time frame of White Cane Week to maximize the impact of the information provided to the public through open houses, public forums and other educational opportunities.White Cane Week (TM) is a registered trademark of the CCB. White Cane Week, February 1-7, 2026 National Events The Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship The Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship (CVICC) is a national event held during White Cane Week that brings together curlers who are blind or partially sighted from across the country to compete and connect. The CVICC will take place in 2026 from February 2\u20136 in Edmonton, Alberta, at the Granite Curling Club.More information and live updates can be found on the CVICC webpage. White Cane Week Webinar: Limited Two-Part Series, Paralympians Hear from leaders who push boundaries and redefine what is possible. Join us online during White Cane Week, the first week of February, for two live presentations and Q&A sessions featuring Canadian Paralympians who are blind or have low vision.Jason Dunkerley, Paralympian \u2014 Middle Distance RunnerMonday, February 2nd. 6:00PM - 7:00PM ETWatch the Recording: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AQgHY-r2jaw\u00a0Hear from Jason Dunkerley, a five-time Paralympic middle-distance runner and medalist who has represented Canada for over 25 years. After immigrating to Canada from Northern Ireland, Jason discovered his passion for running and went on to build an elite athletic career while navigating blindness. Beyond sport, he is an author, musician, and federal sport policy professional who continues to champion inclusive physical activity and equitable access to sport for people of all abilities. Link to Youtube Recording Priscilla Gagn\u00e9, Paralympian \u2014 Para JudoThursday, February 5th. 7:00PM - 8:00PM ETWatch the Recording: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xIlN_-NYSYsHear from Priscilla Gagn\u00e9, the first Canadian woman to win a medal in Para Judo at the World Championships, earning bronze. She went on to win gold at the Pan American Para Judo Championships in both 2018 and 2020, followed by a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. At Tokyo, she also had the honour of serving as Team Canada\u2019s flag bearer during the Opening Ceremony. Link to Youtube Recording Chapter Events CCB Pembroke White Cane Chapter The CCB Pembroke White Cane Chapter will host an information table at Pembroke Mall in Pembroke, Ontario from Thursday, February 5 to Saturday, February 7, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST each day. Volunteers will distribute materials, provide information, and answer questions about the chapter and its work.In recognition of these efforts, the Mayor of Pembroke has officially declared White Cane Week in the City of Pembroke. Congratulations to the CCB Pembroke White Cane Chapter! CCB South Okanagan Chapter On Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST, the CCB South Okanagan Chapter will be hosting an information table at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Penticton, BC. Chapter volunteers will staff a display table, distribute materials, provide information, and answer questions about the Canadian Council of the Blind, as well as local programs, services, and membership opportunities. CCB London Chapter The CCB London Chapter will host a display table on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM EST at White Oaks Mall in London, Ontario. Chapter volunteers will share information, distribute materials, and answer questions about the chapter and its work in the community. CCB Peterborough Chapter On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM ET and Friday, February 6th, 2026 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM ET, CCB Peterborough will be hosting an display table at the Peterborough Public Library. Chapter volunteers will be there to speak about CCB, Chapter activities, white canes, and the importance of eye health. CCB Kamloops White Cane Club On Saturday, February 7th, 2026, the CCB Kamloops White Cane Club will attend the Kamloops Blazers hockey game and be recognized on the big screen. They will also hold their annual bowling challenge on February 13th, 2026.Your specific chapter may be engaging in White Cane Week activities. Please contact them directly or ccb@ccbnational.net for more information. For any questions or inquires about these events, please contact us at ccb@ccbnational.net White Cane Week 2025 This year, in celebration of WCW, the Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship returns after a 5-year hiatus due to the pandemic. It is held in Sydney, Nova Scotia during WCW.The Toronto Public Library has curated a special book list for White Cane Week:\\\"Reading Beyond Vision: White Cane Week\\\"! 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: Link for the Toronto Public Library books Help Celebrate White Cane Week 2024 in February On behalf of the Canadian Council of the Blind and Fighting Blindness Canada,\u00a0thank you for attending the 2024 White Cane Week Conference.If you were unable to join us, or you would like to share the recordings with family and friends, you can access them from the following Session 1: View Point - Ask the Expert: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Session 2: The 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pmView Point: Ask the Expert about Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)Fighting Blindness Canada presents a special event to recognize Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) awareness month. Join us for a full morning of interactive sessions with doctors and people living with AMD to learn more about this prevalent eye condition that affects over 2.5 million Canadians. Sessions will include a presentation about AMD by retinal specialist Dr. Bernie Hurley, a lived experience panel and an opportunity for you to ask your questions directly to the doctor. 12:45 pm \u2013 2:00 pmCanadian Survey on Disability 2022The Canadian Council of the Blind presents a panel discussion with researchers from Statistics Canada about the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability. In this engaging session, panelists will discuss how this data was collected, why it is important and what the results tell us about the prevalence of disabilities, including seeing disabilities, in Canada. White Cane Week 2022 in February and Vision Month in May Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and as we hopefully return to norms, the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) found it necessary to split White Cane Week into two separate components. While we were able to celebrate White Cane Week during the first full week of February, many of our events have been switched to May\u2019s Vision Health Month, when we intend to host our scheduled events both virtually and in person. May Is Vision Month May 3 Hil Day: VirtualHill Day will mark the launch of a month-long federal government vision advocacy stakeholder initiative. Meetings with government officials will be held virtually, in Ottawa, and with MPs in their ridings across the country. May 16 Vision Month Summit: Virtual and Live in OttawaThe Vision Heath Month Summit will take place on Monday, May 16 from 4:00-5:45pm at Christ Church Cathedral in the Great Hall, which is located at 414 Sparks St. in Ottawa.Agenda: The summit will feature a discussion on achieving the vision health community\u2019s push for a National Vision Health Strategy, a Vision Health Desk, and increased vision health research funding, along with how best to engage Canadians and government in preventing blindness and restoring sight. May 17 CCB Vision Month 2022 Gala Dinner: Virtual and Live in Ottawa, 6:00PM-9:30PMThe Gala Dinner will take place at Christ Church Cathedral in the Great Hall, at 414 Sparks Street in Ottawa. The White Cane Person of the Year and CCB President\u2019s Award will be presented. Luna Bengio, Senior Accessibility Expert and Special Advisor to the Office of Public Service Accessibility at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, will be the Keynote Speaker. May 28 Toronto Visionaries Experience Expo Consumer Show:\u00a0Live in Toronto,\u00a010:30AM-3:30PMExperience Expo is a hands-on, interactive exposition encouraging visitors to engage directly with the services, tools, and technologies that impact the daily lives of those living with vision loss. Exhibitors will share their experience of providing creative, adaptive solutions to all aspects of life with vision loss through interactive exhibits, improving access and overcoming barriers to living a full, rich life. Our intent is to offer visitors as full of a sensory experience as is possible on the exhibition floor.\u00a0Experience Expo Forum: Virtual and Live in Toronto, 4:00PM-5:30PMThe CCB\u2019s Toronto Visionaries Chapter will host its annual Experience Expo forum at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave (at Bloor West) in Toronto.Expeience Expo Forum Agenda:\u00a0A CCB event, the Forum will feature a panel of experts discussing a patient\u2019s right to informed consent and full disclosure for whatever the treatment, including all of the informed therapies, their side effects, dosage frequency, all options, and costs (which should never influence what a patient is prescribed) before a treatment decision is made. White Cane Week Schedule February 9 4:00-5:30pm \u2013 Virtual WCW Expo Forum: Reforming Ontario\u2019s Assistive Devices Program On behalf of the Canadian Council of the Blind I would like to thank those of you who attended yesterday\u2019s Toronto Visionaries Expo Forum on Reforming Ontario\u2019s Assistive Devices Program. I would also like to take this opportunity to apologize for those who could not attend due to accessibility and\/or technology issues. We made a mistake, and in doing so, underestimated the ability of our chosen platform, to provide access to the virtual Expo Forum for those living with vision loss, in a manner conducive with both your expectations and ours. For that we are truly sorry. I am providing 2 different links to various elements of the Expo Forum: The Reforming Ontario\u2019s Assistive Devices Program can be seen in its entirety from the YouTube link belowhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GEu1duzGvvkDr. Keith Gordon\u2019s presentation can be viewed in pdf. ADP-Survey-Presentation-2-9-2022-Accessible90 If we missed you, please take one of the opportunity\u2019s provided to review our study\u2019s findings and recommendations. Once again our apologies, lesson learned. I promise we\u2019ll do better next time.All the best,Michael February 22 4:00-5:30pm \u2013 Virtual WCW Preventable Blindness Summit White Cane Week\u2019s Summit will be an in-depth discussion by leading experts in eye health, ophthalmology and optometry\u00a0on just what is preventable vision loss and blindness. The discussion will also look at the main causes of vision loss and blindness and\u00a0the burden it places on Canada\u2019s health system.\u00a0The panel will discuss\u00a0where we need to go in considering the state of vision health in Canada, focusing on the following issues:\u00a0the\u00a0inescapable\u00a0reality of\u00a0unmet\u00a0need;\u00a0eliminating the COVID-19 backlog;\u00a0and a call for comprehensive eye examinations for those most vulnerable, our children and an\u00a0ever increasing, aging population.TOPIC:\u00a0Preventable Vision Loss and BlindnessKEYNOTE SPEAKER:\u00a0Dr. Diane Van Staden\u00a0(1)SPEAKERS:\u00a0Dr. Marko Popovic\u00a0(2), Doug Earle\u00a0(3), Dr. Keith Gordon\u00a0(4)DATE:\u00a0Tuesday, February 22, 2022TIME:\u00a04:00-5:30 p.m. ESTWatch the event below:https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9JmJhAdZKoA(1) Dr. Diane Van Staden is an Optometrist, a public health professional and the optometry academic leader at the University of Kwazulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa. She enjoys an extensive background in public health and development within the field of global eye health and her research interests include a comparison of eye health in various global regions. It is in this context that she was the author of a study published in March 2020 in the Canadian Journal of Public Health, entitled: \u201cThe Universal Eye Health Imperative for Canada: An Inescapable Reality of Unmet Need\u201d. (2) Dr. Marko M. Popovic MD MPH (C), Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. (3) Doug Earle President and CEO, Fighting Blindness Canada. (4) Dr. Keith Gordon Senior Research Officer, Canadian Council of the Blind. \u201cSurvey Report Reforming Ontario\u2019s Assistive Device Program\u201d can be viewed below in pdf. ADP_Survey_Report_02-24-22-compressed Dr. Diane Van Staden\u2019s presentation can be viewed below in pdf, Title (Reducing the burden of Preventable Vision Impairment: Addressing the inescapable reality of unmet need in Canada) The-Universal-Eye-Health-Imperative-for-Canada Doug Earle\u2019s presentation can be viewed below in pdf DEarle-FBC-Summit_compressed Dr. Keith Gordon\u2019s presentation can be viewed below in pdf Preventable-blindness-summit\", \"US English Female\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a08f30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a08f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>White Cane Week takes place on the first full week of February.<\/p><p>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 \u2013 not disabilities- of people living with vision loss.<\/p><p>CCB chapters across the country host a variety of events including, open houses, informational forums and more in their local communities to raise awareness and provide information to the public.<\/p><p>Although many chapters hold public awareness events throughout the year, WCW encourages CCB chapters to make a coordinated \u201cteam effort\u201d to host events during the specific time frame of White Cane Week to maximize the impact of the information provided to the public through open houses, public forums and other educational opportunities.<\/p><p>White Cane Week (TM) is a registered trademark of the CCB.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3725961 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3725961\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e9bf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28e9bf2\" 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\"><b>White Cane Week, February 1-7, 2026<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9386b2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9386b2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/White-Cane-Week-CVICC-LOGO-Franklin-Gothic-Med-268-2026-768x286.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-7913\" alt=\"Large, capitalized text in grey reads: &quot;White Cane Week&quot; with the year 2026 in blue. A graphic of a white cane with a red stripe on the left sits horizontally in between the words &quot;White Cane&quot; and &quot;Week 2026&quot; which are divided on 2 separate lines.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/White-Cane-Week-CVICC-LOGO-Franklin-Gothic-Med-268-2026-768x286.png 768w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/White-Cane-Week-CVICC-LOGO-Franklin-Gothic-Med-268-2026-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/White-Cane-Week-CVICC-LOGO-Franklin-Gothic-Med-268-2026-1024x381.png 1024w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/White-Cane-Week-CVICC-LOGO-Franklin-Gothic-Med-268-2026-1536x571.png 1536w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/White-Cane-Week-CVICC-LOGO-Franklin-Gothic-Med-268-2026-2048x762.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-477f0cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"477f0cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>National Events<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e15df75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e15df75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-515bfc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"515bfc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship (CVICC) is a national event held during White Cane Week that brings together curlers who are blind or partially sighted from across the country to compete and connect. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CVICC will take place in 2026 from February 2\u20136 in Edmonton, Alberta, at the Granite Curling Club.<\/span><\/p><p>More information and live updates can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/ami-curling-championship\/\">CVICC<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2536f69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2536f69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">White Cane Week Webinar: Limited Two-Part Series, Paralympians<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1edb461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1edb461\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hear from leaders who push boundaries and redefine what is possible. Join us online during White Cane Week, the first week of February, for two live presentations and Q&amp;A sessions featuring Canadian Paralympians who are blind or have low vision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e5019 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14e5019\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Jason Dunkerley, Paralympian \u2014 Middle Distance Runner<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Monday, February 2nd. 6:00PM &#8211; 7:00PM ET<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Watch the Recording:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AQgHY-r2jaw\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AQgHY-r2jaw<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hear from Jason Dunkerley, a five-time Paralympic middle-distance runner and medalist who has represented Canada for over 25 years. After immigrating to Canada from Northern Ireland, Jason discovered his passion for running and went on to build an elite athletic career while navigating blindness. Beyond sport, he is an author, musician, and federal sport policy professional who continues to champion inclusive physical activity and equitable access to sport for people of all abilities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92feddb elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"92feddb\" 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-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AQgHY-r2jaw\">\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\">Link to Youtube Recording<\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e269a3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e269a3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b> <\/b><strong>Priscilla Gagn\u00e9, Paralympian \u2014 Para Judo<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Thursday, February 5th. 7:00PM &#8211; 8:00PM ET<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Watch the Recording: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xIlN_-NYSYs\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/xIlN_-NYSYs<\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hear from Priscilla Gagn\u00e9, the first Canadian woman to win a medal in Para Judo at the World Championships, earning bronze. She went on to win gold at the Pan American Para Judo Championships in both 2018 and 2020, followed by a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. At Tokyo, she also had the honour of serving as Team Canada\u2019s flag bearer during the Opening Ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d83fa9c elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d83fa9c\" 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-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xIlN_-NYSYs\">\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\">Link to Youtube Recording<\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2266bad elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2266bad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c53fe1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c53fe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chapter Events<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08dcf89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08dcf89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CCB Pembroke White Cane Chapter<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b4408d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b4408d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CCB Pembroke White Cane Chapter will host an information table at Pembroke Mall in Pembroke, Ontario from Thursday, February 5 to Saturday, February 7, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST each day. Volunteers will distribute materials, provide information, and answer questions about the chapter and its work.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recognition of these efforts, the Mayor of Pembroke has officially declared White Cane Week in the City of Pembroke. Congratulations to the CCB Pembroke White Cane Chapter!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2793694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2793694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CCB South Okanagan Chapter<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-868b5ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"868b5ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST, the CCB South Okanagan Chapter will be hosting an information table at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Penticton, BC. Chapter volunteers will staff a display table, distribute materials, provide information, and answer questions about the Canadian Council of the Blind, as well as local programs, services, and membership opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ced9ba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ced9ba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CCB London Chapter<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc89879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc89879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CCB London Chapter will host a display table on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM EST at White Oaks Mall in London, Ontario. Chapter volunteers will share information, distribute materials, and answer questions about the chapter and its work in the community.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac2ac49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac2ac49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CCB Peterborough Chapter<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0212f99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0212f99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM ET and Friday, February 6th, 2026 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM ET, CCB Peterborough will be hosting an display table at the Peterborough Public Library. Chapter volunteers will be there to speak about CCB, Chapter activities, white canes, and the importance of eye health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd0d5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1cd0d5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CCB Kamloops White Cane Club<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc55880 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc55880\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On Saturday, February 7th, 2026, the CCB Kamloops White Cane Club will attend the Kamloops Blazers hockey game and be recognized on the big screen. They will also hold their annual bowling challenge on February 13th, 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9085a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9085a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Your specific chapter may be engaging in White Cane Week activities. Please contact them directly or <\/b><b>ccb@ccbnati<\/b><b>onal.ne<\/b><b>t<\/b><b> for more information. <\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any questions or inquires about these events, please contact us at ccb@ccbnational.net<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcd6d6e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fcd6d6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06f368f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06f368f\" 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\"><b>White Cane Week 2025<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99ed223 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99ed223\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This year, in celebration of WCW, the Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship returns after a 5-year hiatus due to the pandemic. It is held in Sydney, Nova Scotia during WCW.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e642da7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e642da7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Toronto Public Library has curated a special book list for <strong>White Cane Week<\/strong>:&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Reading Beyond Vision: White Cane Week&#8221;<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p>Please go to the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/account.torontopubliclibrary.ca\/shared\/reading-beyond-vision-white-cane-week\/9DxeFPcjPgMVkrmClqbehtIjgZN5zOx02bd3rkJf6atQZfJIDN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link for the Toronto Public Library books<\/a><\/p><p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6470e17 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6470e17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46ac29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c46ac29\" 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\">Help Celebrate White Cane Week 2024 in February<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c2c01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b4c2c01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhiteCaneWeekConference_2024_logo-768x553.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-5507\" alt=\"White Cane Week Conference 2024 Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhiteCaneWeekConference_2024_logo-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhiteCaneWeekConference_2024_logo-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhiteCaneWeekConference_2024_logo-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhiteCaneWeekConference_2024_logo-1536x1106.png 1536w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhiteCaneWeekConference_2024_logo-2048x1475.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2839aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2839aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On behalf of the Canadian Council of the Blind and Fighting Blindness Canada,\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif;\">thank you for attending the 2024 White Cane Week Conference.<br \/><br \/>If you were unable to join us, or you would like to share the recordings with family and friends, you can access them from the following<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e45dd81 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e45dd81\" 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-xl\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3C4-VcrcvlE\">\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\">Session 1: View Point - Ask the Expert: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)<\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6eac08 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d6eac08\" 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-xl\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rfRtGE9ZIfE\">\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\">Session 2: The 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability<\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-532c3f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"532c3f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail3-768x239.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-5508\" alt=\"View Point Session Logo, Fighting Blindness Canada a collaboration with the Canadian Council of the Blind presented by Bayer a picture of middle age man wearing glass smiling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail3-768x239.png 768w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail3-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail3-1024x319.png 1024w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail3.png 1098w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2122cdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2122cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong>10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm<\/strong><br \/><strong>View Point: Ask the Expert about Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Fighting Blindness Canada presents a special event to recognize Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) awareness month. Join us for a full morning of interactive sessions with doctors and people living with AMD to learn more about this prevalent eye condition that affects over 2.5 million Canadians. Sessions will include a presentation about AMD by retinal specialist Dr. Bernie Hurley, a lived experience panel and an opportunity for you to ask your questions directly to the doctor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6196e17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6196e17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail4.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5509\" alt=\"Statistics Canada Statistique Canada\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail4.png 751w, https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail4-300x34.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67ae59a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67ae59a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong>12:45 pm \u2013 2:00 pm<\/strong><br \/><strong>Canadian Survey on Disability 2022<\/strong><br \/><br \/>The Canadian Council of the Blind presents a panel discussion with researchers from Statistics Canada about the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability. In this engaging session, panelists will discuss how this data was collected, why it is important and what the results tell us about the prevalence of disabilities, including seeing disabilities, in Canada.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd0f62a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cd0f62a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bfe046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bfe046\" 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\">White Cane Week 2022 in February and Vision Month in May<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f20bdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f20bdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and as we hopefully return to norms, the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) found it necessary to split White Cane Week into two separate components. While we were able to celebrate White Cane Week during the first full week of February, many of our events have been switched to May\u2019s Vision Health Month, when we intend to host our scheduled events both virtually and in person.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f2741f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f2741f\" 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\">May Is Vision Month<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21c5ac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"21c5ac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-3541\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3541\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">May 3<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3541\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-3541\"><p><b><u>Hil Day:<\/u><\/b> Virtual<br \/>Hill Day will mark the launch of a month-long federal government vision advocacy stakeholder initiative. Meetings with government officials will be held virtually, in Ottawa, and with MPs in their ridings across the country.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-3542\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3542\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">May 16<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3542\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-3542\"><p><u>Vision Month Summit:<\/u> Virtual and Live in Ottawa<br \/>The Vision Heath Month Summit will take place on Monday, May 16 from 4:00-5:45pm at Christ Church Cathedral in the Great Hall, which is located at 414 Sparks St. in Ottawa.<br \/><b>Agenda:<\/b> The summit will feature a discussion on achieving the vision health community\u2019s push for a National Vision Health Strategy, a Vision Health Desk, and increased vision health research funding, along with how best to engage Canadians and government in preventing blindness and restoring sight.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-3543\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3543\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">May 17<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3543\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-3543\"><p><b><u>CCB Vision Month 2022 Gala Dinner:<\/u><\/b> Virtual and Live in Ottawa, 6:00PM-9:30PM<\/p><p>The Gala Dinner will take place at Christ Church Cathedral in the Great Hall, at 414 Sparks Street in Ottawa. The White Cane Person of the Year and CCB President\u2019s Award will be presented. Luna Bengio, Senior Accessibility Expert and Special Advisor to the Office of Public Service Accessibility at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, will be the Keynote Speaker.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-3544\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3544\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">May 28<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3544\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-3544\"><p><u>Toronto Visionaries Experience Expo Consumer Show:<\/u>\u00a0Live in Toronto,\u00a010:30AM-3:30PM<\/p><p>Experience Expo is a hands-on, interactive exposition encouraging visitors to engage directly with the services, tools, and technologies that impact the daily lives of those living with vision loss. Exhibitors will share their experience of providing creative, adaptive solutions to all aspects of life with vision loss through interactive exhibits, improving access and overcoming barriers to living a full, rich life. Our intent is to offer visitors as full of a sensory experience as is possible on the exhibition floor.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b><u>Experience Expo Forum:<\/u><\/b> Virtual and Live in Toronto, 4:00PM-5:30PM<\/p><p>The CCB\u2019s Toronto Visionaries Chapter will host its annual Experience Expo forum at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave (at Bloor West) in Toronto.<br \/>Expeience Expo Forum Agenda:\u00a0A CCB event, the Forum will feature a panel of experts discussing a patient\u2019s right to informed consent and full disclosure for whatever the treatment, including all of the informed therapies, their side effects, dosage frequency, all options, and costs (which should never influence what a patient is prescribed) before a treatment decision is made.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b9a264 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b9a264\" 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\">White Cane Week Schedule<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eadc907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eadc907\" 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\">February 9 4:00-5:30pm \u2013 Virtual\nWCW Expo Forum: Reforming Ontario\u2019s Assistive Devices Program<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dc099a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dc099a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOn behalf of the Canadian Council of the Blind I would like to thank those of you who attended yesterday\u2019s Toronto Visionaries Expo Forum on Reforming Ontario\u2019s Assistive Devices Program. I would also like to take this opportunity to apologize for those who could not attend due to accessibility and\/or technology issues. We made a mistake, and in doing so, underestimated the ability of our chosen platform, to provide access to the virtual Expo Forum for those living with vision loss, in a manner conducive with both your expectations and ours. For that we are truly sorry.\n<br><br>\n \n\nI am providing 2 different links to various elements of the Expo Forum:\n<br><br>\n \n\n    The Reforming Ontario\u2019s Assistive Devices Program can be seen in its entirety from the YouTube link below\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be20ab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"be20ab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=GEu1duzGvvk&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0863cf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0863cf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Keith Gordon\u2019s presentation can be viewed in pdf.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f76088d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f76088d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ADP-Survey-Presentation-2-9-2022-Accessible90.pdf\">ADP-Survey-Presentation-2-9-2022-Accessible90\n<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd5ec88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd5ec88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If we missed you, please take one of the opportunity\u2019s provided to review our study\u2019s findings and recommendations. Once again our apologies, lesson learned. I promise we\u2019ll do better next time.<\/p><p>All the best,<\/p><p>Michael<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-872434b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"872434b\" 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\">February 22 4:00-5:30pm \u2013 Virtual\nWCW Preventable Blindness Summit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9921c74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9921c74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>White Cane Week\u2019s Summit will be an in-depth discussion by leading experts in eye health, ophthalmology and optometry\u00a0on just what is preventable vision loss and blindness. The discussion will also look at the main causes of vision loss and blindness and\u00a0the burden it places on Canada\u2019s health system.\u00a0The panel will discuss\u00a0where we need to go in considering the state of vision health in Canada, focusing on the following issues:\u00a0the\u00a0inescapable\u00a0reality of\u00a0unmet\u00a0need;\u00a0eliminating the COVID-19 backlog;\u00a0and a call for comprehensive eye examinations for those most vulnerable, our children and an\u00a0ever increasing, aging population.<\/p><p><strong>TOPIC:<\/strong>\u00a0Preventable Vision Loss and Blindness<\/p><p><strong>KEYNOTE SPEAKER:<\/strong>\u00a0Dr. Diane Van Staden\u00a0(1)<\/p><p><strong>SPEAKERS:<\/strong>\u00a0Dr. Marko Popovic\u00a0(2), Doug Earle\u00a0(3), Dr. Keith Gordon\u00a0(4)<\/p><p><strong>DATE:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday, February 22, 2022<\/p><p><strong>TIME:<\/strong>\u00a04:00-5:30 p.m. EST<\/p><p>Watch the event below:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-face7f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"face7f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=9JmJhAdZKoA&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a295b45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a295b45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(1) Dr. Diane Van Staden is an Optometrist, a public health professional and the optometry academic leader at the University of Kwazulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa. She enjoys an extensive background in public health and development within the field of global eye health and her research interests include a comparison of eye health in various global regions. It is in this context that she was the author of a study published in March 2020 in the Canadian Journal of Public Health, entitled: \u201cThe Universal Eye Health Imperative for Canada: An Inescapable Reality of Unmet Need\u201d.\n<br><br>\n(2) Dr. Marko M. Popovic MD MPH (C), Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.\n<br><br>\n(3) Doug Earle President and CEO, Fighting Blindness Canada.\n<br><br>\n(4) Dr. Keith Gordon Senior Research Officer, Canadian Council of the Blind.\n<br><br>\n<em>\u201cSurvey Report Reforming Ontario\u2019s Assistive Device Program\u201d<\/em> can be viewed below in pdf.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f3f5bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8f3f5bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ADP_Survey_Report_02-24-22-compressed.pdf\">ADP_Survey_Report_02-24-22-compressed\n<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29e7fc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29e7fc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Diane Van Staden\u2019s presentation can be viewed below in pdf, Title (Reducing the burden of Preventable Vision Impairment: Addressing the inescapable reality of unmet need in Canada)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cee15a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cee15a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-Universal-Eye-Health-Imperative-for-Canada.pdf\">The-Universal-Eye-Health-Imperative-for-Canada\n<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd15a20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd15a20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDoug Earle\u2019s presentation can be viewed below in pdf\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-209fafe elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"209fafe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/220222-DEarle-FBC-Summit_compressed.pdf\">DEarle-FBC-Summit_compressed\n<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9256d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9256d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Keith Gordon\u2019s presentation can be viewed below in pdf\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db8d532 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"db8d532\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Preventable-blindness-summit.pdf\">Preventable-blindness-summit\n<\/a>\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-64a17b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"64a17b2\" 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-1d462c1\" data-id=\"1d462c1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\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-8baaee0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8baaee0\" 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-1aaa5a6\" data-id=\"1aaa5a6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\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>White Cane Week takes place on the first full week of February. 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