The Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlind
Blind and DeafBlind Canadians helping each other to build a positive future for ourselves
The Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlind
Blind and DeafBlind Canadians helping each other to build a positive future for ourselves
Editor’s Note: Today is International Guide Dog Day. This special installment in the Saturdays with Shauna series is a follow up to Shauna’s previous piece, entitled Pros of Working with […]
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Editor’s Note: Today is Family Day in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. I was a single mother in 2007 when I received my […]
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Editor’s Note: The first full week in February is White Cane Week in Canada, a time to bring awareness to topics about blindness and vision loss. This is the first […]
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Editor’s Note: January 4 was World Braille Day, celebrated on Louis Braille’s birthday. This piece is the fourth and last in a four part series on Braille. Find all four […]
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Editor’s Note: January 4 was World Braille Day, celebrated on Louis Braille’s birthday. This piece is third in a four part series on Braille. Tune in next week for part […]
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Editor’s Note: January 4 was World Braille Day, celebrated on Louis Braille’s birthday. This piece is second in a four part series on Braille. Tune in next week for part […]
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Editor’s Note: Today is World Braille Day, celebrated on January 4, Louis Braille’s birthday, each year. This piece is the first in a four part series on Braille. Tune in […]
Read moreWhen looking for gift ideas for friends or family members who are blind or visually impaired, here is a list of gift ideas under $20.00. Head over to The Braille […]
Read moreNegative stereotypes and misconceptions about blindness continue to exist in contemporary society. People who are blind experience ableist attitudes and micro-aggressions in their daily lives. Although today’s culture is moving […]
Read moreEditor’s Note: This article was originally written in June 2021. As a person who is blind, I have become independent and confident with using a white cane and working as […]
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