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New Report: COVID-19’s impact on Canada’s crisis of Preventable Blindness
Dear Canadians living with vision loss, A few months ago, the Canadian Council of the Blind released our Cost of Vision Loss & Blindness in Canada report. Today, we’d like to share some recent startling discoveries we’ve made about the impact COVID-19 has… Continue Reading “New Report: COVID-19’s impact on Canada’s crisis of Preventable Blindness”
Final Report: Canadian Accessible Elections Town Hall 2021, July 31, 2021
Report to Elections Canada Canadian Accessible Elections Town Hall 2021 Produced by Sterling Creations July 2021 This report is based on the comments, feedback, and suggestions made by participants who attended and sent emails to the Canadian accessible elections tele town hall organizing committee… Continue Reading “Final Report: Canadian Accessible Elections Town Hall 2021, July 31, 2021”
OPINION: In Anticipation of a British Columbia Accessibility Act
When it comes to reducing barriers, B.C. has made progress, but still has a long way to go. Imagine for a moment you were the keynote speaker at an … OPINION: In Anticipation of a British Columbia Accessibility Act
Announcement in Celebration of Global Access Awareness Day, May 20, 2021
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and in partnership with BlindSquare, CNIB is pleased to announce that the premium paid version of BlindSquare’s navigation and wayfinding app, “Blindsquare EVENT” is now free to use for all Canadians from coast to coast. BlindSquare is… Continue Reading “Announcement in Celebration of Global Access Awareness Day, May 20, 2021”
Visual description of the icons on an Apple iOS device, Rita’s iDevice Advice for June 1, 2020
Visual description of the icons on an Apple iOS device Rita’s iDevice Advice for June 1, 2020 I am sharing this link so that VoiceOver users of iPads and iPhones will be better equipped to ask sighted helpers provide that help, after all, if… Continue Reading “Visual description of the icons on an Apple iOS device, Rita’s iDevice Advice for June 1, 2020”
Join NNELS and CCB in celebrating World Braille Day!
Follow the below links to see how you might participate in the World Braille Day celebrations planned by NNELS, CCB and other Canadian blindness organizations. Join us in celebrating World Braille Day! — Read on secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/cftj-2c6ql6–stqh0-5knzjr54
Don’t Just Stand There…Scan It By Annette Goehring of ND Assistive
I’ve come across this blog post by Annette Goehring of ND Assistive that I thought many would appreciate learning about. Check the link below for a detailed look at these 4 scanning stands. Don’t Just Stand There…Scan It! “iPads and tablets have become more… Continue Reading “Don’t Just Stand There…Scan It By Annette Goehring of ND Assistive”
Pocket-sized 2021 Uncontracted Braille Calendar, $5 Each at Canadian Braille Service
Pocket-sized 2021 Uncontracted Braille Calendar Produced by Canadian Braille Service Measures 4 by 6 inches. For a low price of $5. Technology is great, but sometimes it’s just easier to have a paper braille copy at your fingertips. To receive a high… Continue Reading “Pocket-sized 2021 Uncontracted Braille Calendar, $5 Each at Canadian Braille Service”