Events Calendar
If links or details not noted below, please email info@blindcanadians.ca for details.
Upcoming Events
Choosing the Right Seniors’ Home: What You Need to Know
Moving into a seniors’ home is a big decision, especially for someone who is blind or partially sighted. What are the options? What should you look for? What questions should you ask?
Join AEBC and presenter Amy Porteous for a practical discussion about choosing the right living arrangement for yourself or a loved one.
We'll explore the differences between independent living, assisted living, retirement homes and long-term care, along with costs, quality of care, accessibility, social inclusion and planning for changing needs.
You'll also learn what to look for when touring homes, common mistakes to avoid, and how to support a blind caregiver.
Bring your questions!
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern / 5 p.m. Pacific (BC)
Where: Zoom, please contact us for the link.
Chocolate for the Holidays!
The BC Affiliate invites you to join their fall 2026 fundraiser with Purdys in which chocolates for the holidays can be purchased online and delivered to your home anywhere in Canada. Instructions for ordering online follow.
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To support the fundraiser, click this link!
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When the page opens, click on the "Start Supporting Now" link to be directed to the digital catalog to view the products you want to purchase.
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You can view the digital catalog without having to sign in. In order to add items to the cart and place orders, however, you will have to sign in with your Purdys account or sign up if you don't already have one.
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Once you have added all the items to your cart to purchase, proceed to checkout and enter your information for shipping and payment.
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The checkout page for your purchases has a “ship to me” option which enables your order to be shipped to you directly without having to arrange a pick up from the campaign coordinator. The shipping cost is added to your order.
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Tip for screen reader users: To choose “ship to me”, arrow down past the radio buttons to the text “ship to me” and press Enter on that text.
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The deadline to submit orders for the campaign is December 3.
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The estimated delivery window is December 9-10.
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
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 26, 2027: AEBC Board Meeting (members are invited to observe.)
Tech Training Tuesdays continue
February
February (first full week) - National White Cane Week
February 23 2027 - AEBC Board Meeting (private)
Tech Training Tuesdays continue
March
March 23, 2027: AEBC Board Meeting (member mashup)
Tech Training Tuesdays continue
April
April 27, 2027: AEBC Board Meeting (members invited to observe)
May
Vision Health Month
May 25, 2027: AEBC Board Meeting (private)
May 30-June 5: National AccessABILITY Week
June
Deafblind Awareness Month
June 27: International Day of Deafblindness
June 22, 2027: AEBC Board Meeting (member mashup)
July
July 27, 2027: AEBC Board Meeting (members invited to observe)
August
No Board meeting this month
September
Guide Dog Awareness Month
September 28, 2026 - AEBC Annual General Meeting
October
World Blindness Awareness Month
November
November 24, 2026: AEBC Board Meeting (mashup)
December
December 1 - Giving Tuesday
December 3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities
No Board Meeting in December