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The Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlind

Blind and DeafBlind Canadians helping each other to build a positive future for ourselves

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The Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlind

Blind and DeafBlind Canadians helping each other to build a positive future for ourselves

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  • All Programs
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    • Foundations of Independence: Focus on Technology Stream
    • Foundations of Independence: Immersion Stream
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    • Camp Bowen: Community Exploration Camp
    • Camp Bowen: Linda Evans Memorial Music Camp
    • Access Bowen Island
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Joint Connection and Blind/DeafBlind Seniors National Roundtable for Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

Hello, and happy mid February! We’re excited to announce our next Joint connection all ages, and Seniors Round table will take place on Thursday, February 23rd 2023 from 10AM Pacific, […]

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Saturdays with Shauna: Pros of Working with a White Cane

Erin, a young blind woman with curly blond hair and light skin is smiling with her eyes closed at the camera. She is standing on a pathway surrounded by green grass, wearing dark pants, a dark top, and a light gray summer jacket. She is holding a long white cane in her right hand and a purse and bag are hanging from her left shoulder. In the background, there is a road with seven parked cars, along with green trees on a hill. The shadows created by the trees and cars are reflected on the road on a sunny summer day.

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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Joint Connection and Blind/DeafBlind Seniors National Roundtable for Thursday, Febuary 9th, 2023

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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Saturdays with Shauna: Braille Is Evolving

Bruce, a student, reading Braille.

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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Joint Connection and Blind/DeafBlind Seniors National Roundtable for Thursday, January 26, 2023

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary round table, hanging in Winchester Castle. The table features the Tudor Rose at its centre, with the outer design portraying Henry VIII as King Arthur on his throne, surrounded by 24 places, each bearing the name of one of the legendary Knights of the Round Table of King Arthur's court.

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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