Town Hall Meetings

The AEBC has hosted a series of "town hall" meetings, which provide an opportunity for panelists to provide their insights on different topics, and members of the community to pose questions to those panelists. The topics to date have included:

1. The future of CNIB library services
2. Employment and Employability (click here for minutes/summary)

Mentorship

From those who are new to losing their vision, to parents of children who are blind, deaf-blind, or partially sighted, to those with years of experience, the AEBC mentorship program has something to offer for everyone. The AEBC facilitates connections between those who have tips, tricks, and experiences to share, and those who are looking to learn more about living, working and playing as a person who is blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted. Click here to learn more about the mentorship program.

Scholarships

Each year, one or more scholarships are offered to talented blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadian postsecondary (college or university) students, to assist them with the pursuit of their academic studies. Click here for more information about the scholarship program.

Conferences & Conventions

Networking, and getting to know people with shared, common life experiences, is a great way to learn and become more informed and independent in everyday life.

Each year, the AEBC organizes a national gathering to bring blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted consumers, advocates and experts together, over a weekend, to share experiences, strategies, and determine the direction of the organization.

For some, especially those living in smaller, rural locations, these opportunities are especially valuable, as there may not be many other individuals who are blind (or even partially sighted) in their local community.