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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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    • Foundations of Independence: Focus on Technology Stream
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    • Camp Bowen: Linda Evans Memorial Music Camp
    • Access Bowen Island
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Tag: Advocacy

Saturdays with Shauna: What Is Ableism?

Editor’s Note: This is the first part in a three-part series on ableism. Part 1 of the series discusses the question: “What is ableism?” Future parts will dig even deeper […]

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COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable for June 16, 2021

The June 16, 2021 COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable is the last part in a series that is focused on helping participants become more confident in self-advocacy. In this part, we […]

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COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable for June 9, 2021

The June 9, 2021 COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable is part 12 in a series that is focused on helping participants become more confident in self-advocacy. In this part, we will […]

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COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable for June 2, 2021

The June 2, 2021 COVID-19 Connection National Roundtable is part 11 in a series that is focused on helping participants become more confident in self-advocacy. In this part, we will […]

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Speaking Out: My Perspective on Self-Advocacy as a Person Who is Blind

Many misconceptions continue to exist in contemporary society regarding disability. Educating others about blindness and social etiquette is vital for many reasons. Raising awareness of vision loss can help to […]

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From the Blog

  • Notice of 2025 Annual Meeting of Members
  • Episode 8 – Throwback Thursday: Accessible Media Inc. at the COBD Blindness/DeafBlindness Connection National Roundtable
  • Episode 7 – Throwback Thursday: BC Blind Sports At The COBD Blindness/DeafBlindness National Roundtable
  • Episode 6 – Throwback Thursday: Independence Science At Camp Bowen 2021
  • Episodes 4 and 5 – Throwback Thursday: VocalEye Descriptive Arts Society and BC Blind Sports At Camp Bowen 2021

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