A speech presented by Mary Ellen Gabias, CFB President at the CFB ‘Organize’ Convention May 5, 2018, Sandman Inn, Victoria, B.C. In 1968, Dr. Jacobus tenBroek died. On the 50th anniversary of his death we commemorate this Canadian-born blind lawyer, thinker, movement leader. By any standards, Jacobus tenBroek was an outstanding human being. He was […]
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THE 2014 CANADIAN FEDERATION OF THE BLIND CONVENTION, Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25, 2014
After many Federation conventions in Victoria BC, the Canadian Federation of the Blind is looking forward to hosting this gathering of the blind of Canada on beautiful Bowen Island, near Vancouver, British Columbia. Conventions bring us together to celebrate progress, share experiences, and chart our direction for the coming year. Individually we are capable; together […]
Believe 2005 Convention Report
The Canadian Federation of the Blind held its first convention last month in Victoria British Columbia. Members and other attendees from the community enjoyed the activities and learned much from the sessions. One of our goals in holding the convention was to raise awareness about the Federation, what we do and how we can benefit […]