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The application deadline for the 2026 AEBC & Allyant Scholarship Program is Friday, May 29, 2026 . All applications and supporting materials must be received by 1:00 p.m. Eastern, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on that date in order to be considered. The scholarship winners will be announced on August 1, 2026, or at the Annual General Meeting in September of 2026. The successful applicants will receive a confirmation email during the third week of July 2026. In September, f

AUDIO VERSION By Peg Mercer What began as a simple birthday dinner turned into a quiet but meaningful example of what accessibility can look like when it is done right. On a recent day in March, a group of eleven friends gathered in Vancouver to celebrate our friend Lynne. Alongside us were four guide dogs—calm, well-trained partners who are essential to their handlers’ independence. The restaurant we chose was the White Spot on West Broadway in Vancouver. We were seated on a

Fraud is on the rise across Canada, and scammers often target people they believe may have fewer ways to double-check information quickly. For people who are blind, Deafblind, or partially sighted, that can mean extra caution is needed when dealing with phone calls, emails, text messages, or even someone at your door. The good news is that a few simple habits can prevent most scams before they start. Common Scams to Watch For Scammers use many different tricks, but most fall

AUDIO VERSION by Suleman Arshad Learning French in Quebec is not just a choice; for immigrants, it is often a necessity. The province strongly promotes French as the common public language, and integration into society, employment, and even social life depends heavily on French proficiency. While this goal is understandable and important, the system does not work equally for everyone especially for people who are blind. My name is Suleman. I moved to Canada in 2022, and I hav

By Diana Brent I was musing on Random Acts of Kindness Week which is this week from February 14 to 20. Something I think should happen all the time. It made me think about a hobby of mine that I love and an initiative I'd like to share. I discovered this intriguing project about ten years ago from a lady in my snowbird park who stopped by and saw my busy fingers at work crocheting on my sunny patio. She, and many others, have been spreading the word among knitters and crochet

This article is a companion article to our video presentation on wills and legacy giving. WATCH THE VIDEO SESSION HERE This session was designed as an introduction to wills and legacy giving, with the goal of making estate planning feel less intimidating and more practical. It was not intended as a sales pitch, but as a first step toward understanding why planning matters and how people can approach it at their own pace. The focus was on clarity, peace of mind, and reducing