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Test your knowledge of blindness with our trivia questions! 1.  True or false: If someone is legally blind, they can’t see anything....

By Linda Bartram   “Many believe it is dangerous for people with vision loss to cook because it involves working with sharp objects and...

By Diana Brent As kids, when we went on long car trips travelling around BC, we did not have the luxury of the storybooks and cassette...

For too long, society has underestimated the capabilities of blind and visually impaired individuals in the workforce. A persistent myth...

By Linda Bartram For years I attended my local theatre’s productions as a season’s ticket holder. I was usually able to follow the plot...

❌  Myth:  All blind people see complete darkness. ✅  Fact:  Blindness exists on a spectrum anywhere from seeing nothing to being able to...

In a world where social media drives connection, culture, and even careers, a common question arises: Can blind people use social media?...

By Linda Bartram Allow me the dignity of doing as much as I can for myself, even if it takes me longer to accomplish the task. Let me take the lead in determining the amount of assistance I need from you. Allow me the dignity of speaking for myself, and discourage others from talking to me through you. Don’t assume a task is impossible for me just because I have a vision impairment. Don’t avoid using words such as see, watch and blind. You will notice that I don’t avoid them

By Ryan Fleury AI, or artificial intelligence, is like a super-smart computer program that can learn, think, and solve problems—kind of...

By Neven Humphreys   Being born with just one good eye, you can imagine how tough it was for me to take part in certain sports when I was...

Ahead of Monday’s election, advocates are seeking commitments about accessibility and the benefit for working-age people with...

By Linda Bartram    I recently attended the Accessibility Professional Network (APN) Conference 2025 in Vancouver. The theme this year...

The 2025 Canadian federal election will be held on April 28 to elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament....

New data from Statistics Canada shows that nearly half of Canadians with disabilities have trouble communicating in daily life. Whether...

Voting is your right, and we want to help make it as smooth as possible. Whether you’re voting for the first time or have been casting...

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While Windows 11 offers improvements for screen reader users, many are finding the transition challenging due to a new interface and...

Congratulations to AEBC members Penny Bennett, Brian Bibeault, Peter Quaiattini, and David Lepofsky on receiving a King Charles III...

By Linda Bartram I just listened to the latest Triple Vision  podcast “Change at the Local Level: How Effective is Your Municipal...

By Linda Bartram In the two articles “Protected Bike Lanes Endanger Blind Bus Riders”  and “More Protected Bike Lanes Threaten to...