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Here, you will find items of interest that have come to the attention of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians, and which we believe would be interesting or beneficial for blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians to know about.

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Neil Squire Society Seeking Input on 911 Services

related issues: Telecommunications (TV, Radio, Internet), Telecommunications (TV, Radio, Internet, Phones)

Have you ever had problems accessing 911 emergency services or are you concerned about getting emergency notifications such as storm warnings or natural disaster alerts? Do you feel current technology is limiting your access to these services.

If you are interested in making 911 emergency services and emergency alerts better and would like to ensure these services meet your needs, then please take a few minutes to complete this survey.  The following link will take you  to our web site where you can choose to take the web survey or download a Microsoft Word version and email back to us.

http://www.neilsquire.ca/E911survey

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Study: Parenting needs of parents with disabilities for those who have or have had school age children

related issues: Education, Health

The University of Toronto in association with the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Invites you to participate in a research study!

Topic:  “Parenting needs of parents with disabilities for those who have or have had school age children”

This study will help to shed light on this often neglected topic, in an effort to increase awareness about the needs of parents with disabilities. Participants should:

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Hospice Toronto seeks input from people with disabilities and those who care about them by Feb. 29, 2012

related issues: Health

The Canadian Abilities Foundation (CAF) is supporting Hospice Toronto in an initiative known as the Transitions Project. The objective is to help gain a greater understanding of the needs of people with disabilities as they approach end of life issues. In order to accomplish this, Hospice Toronto has decided to appeal directly to people with disabilities, caregivers and/or family members to survey them as to the specific issues and concerns they may have. Hospice Toronto wants to hear from as many people as possible. They are inviting people with disabilities and those who care for them from across Canada to participate in the survey.

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Is the government complying with its new standard on web accessibility? Help us find out!

related issues: Web Accessibility

On November 29, 2010 the Federal Court of Canada released a landmark decision concerning the rights of Canadians with disabilities to access government websites. 

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The McFlies Band Performing at The Hugh’s Room (Toronto, Ontario)

related issues: Recreation and Hobbies

 

The McFlies are gonna buzz where YOU live,

Please join us for an evening of community coming together through Music featuring the McFlies Band at The Hugh’s Room.

 

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Employment Town Hall – March 24, 2012

related issues: Employment

After the success of the last town hall meeting on the CNIB Library hosted by The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians and Citizens with Disabilities Ontario, We are pleased to bring you our next in our series of electronic town hall meetings. On Saturday March 24, 2012 at 10 AM Pacific, 11 AM Mountain, 12 PM Central, 1 PM Eastern, 2 PM Atlantic & 2:30 PM in Newfoundland, we will be conducting a town hall meeting on Employment.

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Call for Nominations: AEBC 20th Anniversary Recognition Awards

In honour of the 20th anniversary of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians, we will be awarding 10 certificates of recognition at our 2012 conference in Kelowna, BC.

The 10 awards will recognize 10 people who have contributed countless hours of their time and energy, and valuable skills and experience to the AEBC over our organization's history.

Nominees will be considered on the following bases:

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Support the Toronto Chapter: 2012 Achilles Walk - March 18

A team of walkers from the Toronto chapter of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) will be taking part in the 13th annual St. Patrick's Day Achilles 5 km walk at 10: 15 a.m. on Sunday, March 18th, 2012 in downtown Toronto. 

Achilles Canada supports the participation of persons with disabilities in mainstream athletics, promoting their personal achievements, enhancing their self-esteem and reducing the barriers associated to their participation in these athletic endeavours.