AEBC: WHO WE ARE

AUDIO VERSION  As we close 2025, I speak not only as President of IDA but as one person within a global community whose dignity, rights, and futures continue to be treated as an afterthought. This message is addressed to our movement, to governments and donors, to INGOs and multilateral agencies, and to every actor who shapes the world that persons with disabilities must navigate every day. It is offered with pride in the true leadership shown by persons with disabilities acr

We are very pleased to announce some good news on the air travel front—something we have been pushing for, and something AEBC raised directly at the 2024 Air Accessibility Summit. Canada’s four major airlines—Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz, and WestJet—have agreed to use a single, standardized medical form for travellers who have complex health or accessibility-related needs. This replaces the current system, where each airline uses its own form, forcing passengers and health

AUDIO VERSION About Louise Johnson Louise Johnson is a long-time member of the AEBC BC Affiliate, a recently appointed National Board Member, and a dedicated advocate for people who are blind or partially sighted. Through her own lived experiences, she’s learned the value of persistence, independence, and community support. Louise has volunteered with local schools, contributed to accessibility projects, and represented AEBC on the Access for Sight Impaired Consumers (ASIC) b

AUDIO VERSION As the Christmas and holiday season approaches, our mail tends to increase. Canada Post has a Delivery Accommodation Program that can help when getting to your mailbox becomes difficult. For some members, this happens after a move; for others, changes in health or mobility make the old routine harder than it used to be. If you are blind, Deafblind or partially sighted, or you have any condition that affects how you reach your mail, you can ask Canada Post for an

This year, AEBC has continued doing what we do best—making Canada more inclusive for people who are blind, Deafblind, and partially sighted. Over the past few months, we have trained advocates, pushed for accessible transportation and better websites, advised governments, supported scholarships, and built partnerships that open real doors. Every meeting, every policy win, every workshop is powered by the same belief: accessibility is not charity—it is equality. And when barri

AEBC has signed on to the following statement from the National Disability Network regarding Budget 2025. You can also download the statement in English here and in French here . For immediate release – Ottawa, November 6, 2025 Budget 2025 Leaves 27% of Canadians Without a Plan to Participate in the Economy Budget 2025 takes some steps to improve access but fails to recognize the economic imperative of including people with disabilities in Canada's economy. People with disab