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
Welcome to February. It isn’t warming up just yet, but our round table series continues. Our next in our series of bi weekly round tables will take place on Thursday, […]
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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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We are excited to announce that we are bringing our round tables back for 2023. Going forward, we are trying something new by bringing together our Connection National Roundtables and […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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Today’s tidbit comes via my colleague, Shauna Sproston. Shauna writes: “As a guide dog handler, I interact with the public on a daily basis. As I navigate my neighbourhood and […]
Read moreToday’s tidbit comes via my colleague, Shauna Sproston, from her article entitled “True or False: Dispelling the Misconceptions Related to Blindness”. Shauna writes on the common misconception of blind people […]
Read moreIf you see a blind person in public and you want to go say hello, it is usually good to start with something like, “Hello Tina, it’s Alex.” This is […]
Read moreLike Tip #6, this one also comes via my colleague, Jinnie. Jinnie writes: “Although you may be nervous, or intimidated, it is best to directly speak with the person who […]
Read moreThis one comes via my colleague, Jinnie. Jinnie writes: “Sometimes, as a way of being humorous, or out of a genuine interest to determine a person’s level of remaining vision, […]
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