Events Calendar
If links or details not noted below, please email info@blindcanadians.ca for details.
Upcoming Events
Alzheimer's Society of Ontario Webinar
AEBC is pleased to be partnering with the Alzheimer's Society of Ontario to present an information webinar discussing dementia that focuses on our community. The presentation includes Dr. Natalie Philips and Dr. Walter Wittich who are experts in the field of vision impairment and dementia, caregivers from our membership who have dealt with family members with dementia, and practitioners from ASO providing information about dementia itself.
This session will be held on Zoom, no registration required. Contact us for the Zoom link.
When: Monday, October 19, 12:00pm PDT, 3:00pm EDT
Halloween Trivia
On Friday, October 30th you are invited to join Ryan and Linda Fleury for Halloween trivia. After Trivia we will take a short break and then Ryan will play the audio described Halloween movie Hocus Pocus. There is no video in this presentation. The invitation is extended to your family and friends.
When: October 30, 6:00 PM PDT 9:00 PM EDT.
Where: On Zoom
Please contact us for the link.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Webinar
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) and partner organizations are bringing together several special speakers for an engaging time of insights, ideas, and conversation. Our theme this year is “Expanding the Circle”—so be prepared to expand your own circle!
Expanding the Circle is about making the disability community broader, stronger and more connected. It is an invitation to hear different perspectives, build new relationships and create meaningful space for people whose voices and experiences may not always be part of disability conversations.
Join us for this virtual event to hear from our speakers, explore important issues and celebrate the contributions and experiences of people with disabilities
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: Noon – 3:00 pm Eastern Time / 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: On Zoom
All are welcome to attend, but please register at this link in advance for this meeting.
AEBC UBC Sauder Business Student Project
AEBC has engaged students from the UBC Sauder School of Business to help us strengthen our volunteer recruitment and retention. Over the next few months, the students will examine how we recruit, engage, retain, and support members and volunteers, and how we can build stronger pathways into future leadership roles. As part of this work, they will reach out soon through surveys and other consultation activities.
We encourage all AEBC members and supporters to participate. Your experience and ideas will help shape practical recommendations for how AEBC can grow participation and strengthen volunteer involvement in the years ahead.
Recurring Events
National Public Chats: Join us every Friday at 4:00 pm Pacific, 5:00 pm Mountain, 6:00 pm Central, 7:00 pm Eastern, 8:00 pm Atlantic, 8:30 pm Newfoundland & Labrador
BC Affiliate Public Chats: Join us every Thursday Night at 8:00 pm Pacific
Halifax Manic Monday: The Halifax Chapter hosts a monthly "Manic Monday" on the third Monday of every month at 2:00 pm Atlantic
French Language Chat: Rejoignez l'espace de discussion national en français de l'AEBC, le quatrième vendredi de chaque mois, l'après-midi ou le soir! Join us for a French language chat on the fourth Friday of every month at 4:00 pm Pacific, 5:00 pm Mountain, 6:00 pm Central, 7:00 pm Eastern, 8:00 pm Atlantic, 8:30 pm Newfoundland & Labrador
Events by Month
January
Braille Literacy Month
World Braille Days
January 6 - Tech Training Tuesday: Innosearch Presentation
January 13 - Tech Training Tuesday: All Things Android
January 19: AEBC Board Meeting (with Mashup)
January 20: Tech Training Tuesday: What's New and Changes in iOS26
January 29: Leaving a Legacy Presentation
February
February 1 - National White Cane Week
February 6 - A Special Presentation with the Honourable Stephanie Cadieux, Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer
February 21 - BC Affiliate Trivia Night
February 23 - AEBC Board Meeting
Tech Training Tuesdays continue
March
March 23: Special Members' Meeting + Board Meeting (with Mashup)
Tech Training Tuesdays continue
April
April 27: AEBC Board Meeting (private)
May
Vision Health Month
May 25: AEBC Board Meeting (open)
May 31-June 6: National AccessABILITY Week
June
Deafblind Awareness Month
June 27: International Day of Deafblindness
June 22: AEBC Board Meeting (mashup)
July
July 27: AEBC Board Meeting (private)
August
No Board meeting this month
September
Guide Dog Awareness Month
September 28 - AEBC Annual General Meeting
October
World Blindness Awareness Month
October 15 (open)
November
Board Meeting (mashup) - TBD
December
December 1 - Giving Tuesday
December 3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities
No Board Meeting in December