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National blindness organizations welcome the federal government’s focus on skills and workforce development, but say greater inclusion of people with disabilities is key to Canada’s economic success. For immediate release OTTAWA, November 5, 2025 – The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), and the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) welcome the federal government’s focus on upskilling, training, and workforce de

AUDIO VERSION Each November, Canadians pause to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping. The poppy, small and bright against our coats, remains one of the most visible symbols of that remembrance. Many people know the poppy’s story began after the First World War, inspired by the poem In Flanders Fields . But fewer may know the meaning behind its colours and placement. Traditionally, the poppy is worn on the left side—o

AEBC National, AEBC Toronto, and partners are pleased to host the 9th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference!  The theme for this years event is Inclusion Benefits Everyone. Our goal for this year's conference is to explore how being inclusive benefits everyone—not just people with disabilities—and to bust the myths that perpetuate exclusion. This virtual conference will be accessible to all and will feature ASL interpreters and real-time live captio

AUDIO VERSION Podcasts are a great way to listen to stories, interviews, and news on almost any topic you can think of. They’re especially popular in the blind and low vision community because they’re built around audio and easy to enjoy on the go.   To listen, you’ll need an Internet connection through WiFi or cellular data. Whenever you can, connect to WiFi before downloading episodes — this helps you avoid using up your mobile data.   Most podcast apps, like Apple Podcasts

Hello, As Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer (CAO), I am pleased to reach out to you today and introduce myself and my office. My role is to monitor and report annually on the progress of the  Accessible Canada Act  (ACA), and to provide independent advice to the Minister responsible for this Act. This includes providing advice on emerging and systemic accessibility issues and fostering dialogue between communities and key partners. My role is to champion accessibility and

AUDIO VERSION Each October, we mark World Blindness Awareness Month—a time to highlight the experiences of blind, low-vision and Deafblind Canadians. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on barriers, celebrate successes, and push for change. But if awareness only happens during this 30-day window, much of the progress we aim for falls short. Real change requires consistent attention and that includes strong commitments from the federal government. With the upcoming 2025 feder