This September, the CFB launched a new special interest listserv for people interested in self-employment and entrepreneurialship called BlindVentures. For more information about the list and for instructions on how to subscribe, go to the List Info page, or send an email to postmaster@cfb.ca with your request to join this list and include your name […]
The Canadian Federation of the Blind held its AGM on August 13. Congratulations to Doris Belusic, secretary; Erin Lacharity, member-at-large; and Mary Ellen Gabias, First Vice-president, who were unanimously re-elected to the CFB board. Thank you to all of our board members and membership for their hard work and tireless commitment to the Federation.
Five CFB members, including first-timers Gail Copp, Jen Goulden and Heidi Propp, attended the 2011 National Federation of the Blind national convention this July at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. We enjoyed this exciting adventure that fosters empowerment, independence and freedom for the blind.
On Saturday, March 12, Gail Copp, CFB member, and president, Elizabeth Lalonde travelled across the water to attend a community resource open house in Maple Ridge, organized by the Maple Ridge Lions Club. We raised awareness about CFB, and met many blind people and their family members interested in the Federation. Our network is growing. […]
Over 40 members of the blind community and their supporters joined together on February 15 on the Legislative grounds in BC’s capital to tell government and the public that a 75 per cent unemployment rate is far too high; an absence of intensive blindness skills training in this country is appalling; the lack of public […]
Congratulations to our longtime member Graeme McCreath for the launch of his new book “The Politics of Blindness.” We commend Graeme for his courage, his tireless work and for the positive difference he is making for all blind Canadians. The Politics of Blindness is an evidence based account of the history, present day situation and […]
