{"id":8135,"date":"2026-04-29T17:29:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/?p=8135"},"modified":"2026-04-29T17:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:57:47","slug":"vision-health-month-conference-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/vision-health-month-conference-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Vision Health Month Conference 2026","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Vision Health Month Conference 2026
Pan-Canadian Voices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ottawa Conference Centre
200 Coventry Rd,
Ottawa ON K1K 4S3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10:00 am\u00a0\u2013 2:30\u00a0pm\u00a0(EDT)
Eastern Daylight Time.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND IN PERSON<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Join us for this year\u2019s Vision Health Month Conference: Pan-Canadian Voices, a national conversation on the future of eye care in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Canada progresses on the National Strategy for Eye Care Act, it\u2019s important to recognize that access to eye care is not the same across the country. Geography, language, funding models, workforce shortages, and community needs all shape how, and if, people receive vision health services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This conference brings together optometrists, ophthalmologists, policy leaders, vision rehabilitation professionals, and individuals with lived experience of sight loss from across Canada. By centering regional perspectives, we aim to challenge one-size-fits-all approaches and explore more equitable solutions for vision health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s still time to register. We\u2019d love for you to be part of this vital conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angelica Hanna, MSc, MD (C) & Researcher<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researcher exploring the socioeconomic factors influencing access to eye care across Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Allison Scott, OD, President, Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providing both national and East Coast perspectives on eye care delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vision Health Partners\u2019 Coalition (VHPC) \u2013 Jennifer Urosevic President & CEO, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the lead of the VHPC, Jennifer will share updates on the National Strategy for Eye Care Act and ongoing advocacy efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Catherine Langlois, Senior Universal Accessibility Advisor, VIA Rail Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providing an overview of VIA Rail Canada\u2019s current accessibility plan, outlining ongoing initiatives to improve inclusive travel accross Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Sabri Koroush, MB.ChB., FRCOphth, FRCSC & Founder of the Indigenous Children Eye Examination (ICEE) Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussing his work delivering pediatric eye care to Northern and Indigenous communities,\u00a0reflecting on the challenges faced, what has worked well, and the impact of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jim Tokos, National President (CCB) & Leslie Yee, 1st Vice-President (CCB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Announcing the launch of CCB\u2019s Right to Sight Campaign including the development of provincial report cards on the awareness of eye care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rehabilitation and Services Across the Country<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring Kamilia Zaman (VLRC), Leo Bissonnette (BLC), and Richard Marsoleis, former VLRC Specialist and President, Achilles Ottawa<\/strong>. This 60-minute panel will explore how equity challenges are experienced across rehabilitation disciplines and regions in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Panelists:<\/u><\/strong>
Kamilia Zaman<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leo Bissonnette<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Braille Literacy Canada (BLC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard Marsolais<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Vision Loss Rehabilitation Specialist, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC)
Board President, Achilles Ottawa Run Club
Former National Tandem Cycling Champion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panel description:<\/strong><\/em>
This 60-minute panel will explore how equity challenges are experienced across rehabilitation disciplines and regions in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


THIS CCB CONFERENCE WAS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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