Greater Montreal Chapter Comedy Night

Would you like to have a night of fun, and help out a great cause, too?

On Friday, February 5th, 2010, the Greater Montreal Chapter of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC), in cooperation with Ernie Butler's Comedy Nest, is hosting a comedy night in support of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians. In a 2006 survey conducted by Statistics Canada, more than 800,000 Canadians reported having a "seeing limitation," and almost 90,000 of those reported being legally blind.

The AEBC, originally founded in 1992, helps blind Canadians by:

• supporting students with scholarship awards each year;
• publishing a biannual magazine on blindness issues (the Canadian Blind Monitor) in print, braille, and electronic formats that reaches more than 4,500 subscribers;
• providing a network of contacts across the country, allowing those adjusting to loss of vision with a wealth of resources, tips, and peer support;
• working with schools, employers, and government to help those who are blind and partially sighted engage in all aspects of Canadian society;
• and more!

At the moment, we are actively working on bringing audio, large print, and braille materials to local libraries across the country. Currently, the CNIB library in Toronto holds the largest collection of such material, but access in local communities is significantly more limited.

For more information on the AEBC and its activities, visit us at http://www.blindcanadians.ca, or call us at 1-800-561-4774.

Details

Where? Ernie Butler's Comedy Nest - in the Pepsi Forum, 2313 Sainte-Catherine Street West, 3rd Floor

When? Friday, February 5th, 2010. Plan to arrive by 8:00pm; doors open at 7:30pm.

How much? $12 for adults, and $10 for students

For tickets... Contact tibbs@blindcanadians.ca and/or purchase online (below) before January 25, 2010 and have your tickets mailed to you! Tickets cannot be purchased at the door - they must be purchased in advance! Thank you.

Terms & Conditions:: Attendees must be 18 years of age or older. Tickets are non-refundable, but may be given to a third party after purchase. General admission - arrive early to get the best seats! Ticket sales are not eligible for a tax receipt; however, if you wish to make an additional donation above and beyond the ticket price, this amount may be eligible for a tax-deductible income tax receipt. Ask for details. Charitable registration #89564 8335 RR0001.