Membership
Welcome to the AEBC!
The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) wants you to become a member and help increase awareness of issues and causes of blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted Canadians. Our aim is equal access to the rights and responsibilities to which all Canadians are entitled.
This information package provides an overview of the AEBC, including its history, programs/services, and membership guidelines. Contact the national head office toll free 1-800-561-4774, email info@blindcanadians.ca or visit our fully accessible website, www.blindcanadians.ca for further information.
We are also proud to offer correspondence in audiocassette, email, large print and Braille.
We appreciate your interest in the AEBC and hope that you will join and participate in our important work!
Sincerely,
Membership Committee
Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
What is the AEBC?
We are a not-for profit consumer organization of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted adults, their families and other interested individuals who joined together to enhance and further the rights of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians. We are a registered charitable organization, registration number 89564 8335 RR0001.
Founded in 1992 as the National Federation of the Blind: Advocates for Equality (NFB:AE), the AEBC is a uniquely Canadian organization that sprang from a desire for equality and empowerment of blind people in Canadian society. We know that misconceptions about the abilities of people who are blind-and not blindness itself-are the primary obstacles facing blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted Canadians.
Controlled by its members, the AEBC, through its active board of directors, works hard to reflect the beliefs and share the goals of blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted Canadians.
More detailed information is available at www.blindcanadians.ca.
What Does the AEBC Do?
We are proud to be involved in issues affecting blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted Canadians and to advocate advancement in employment opportunities, access to technology, printed information and household products, and equality of opportunities. Some of the programs and services that we offer include:
- Information services for blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted individuals. Losing one's sight affects people in different ways. The AEBC is able to provide practical and emotional help that, when offered by peers who share common experiences, can prove invaluable.
- Local chapters provide a vehicle for comradery, personal support and action on local issues.
- "The Canadian Blind Monitor" is a national magazine that spotlights issues, concerns and achievements of persons who are blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted. The magazine is available in Braille, audiocassette, print, email and diskette formats and is available free as part of our public awareness program.
- Scholarship Program - awarded annually to outstanding students who are blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted.
- Mentorship Program links newly blind adults, youth and children with experienced blind role models. Mentors act as a source of support, information, encouragement and inspiration and can assist with the transition to an independent and active life with vision loss.
- www.blindcanadians.ca is an accessible web site containing up-to-date information about the organization, including our chapters, government activities and submissions.
- The AEBC list serve links blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted Canadians from coast to coast and even around the world, providing an opportunity to communicate and participate in issue oriented discussions and information sharing.
Why Join the AEBC?
Getting involved with the AEBC is a great way to meet blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted Canadians. As a member you can help in the important objectives, programs and services of the AEBC and as well you can help shape the group's direction and future by attending meetings, participating on committees, the board of directors, and/or the annual general meeting. Please read our Committee Terms of Reference.
On-line Membership Application Form
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