Our Current Position Statements

AEBC stands firmly behind a series of pivotal position statements aimed at advancing the rights and accessibility of blind individuals across Canada.

 

• We advocate for comprehensive and enforceable legislation guaranteeing equal access to education, employment, technology, and public spaces.

• We champion inclusive design principles to ensure that all infrastructure, products, and services are universally accessible.

• We strongly endorse initiatives promoting digital accessibility standards and the integration of assistive technologies to bridge the accessibility gap.

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The following are additional statements we uphold. These statements enable organizations and individuals to advocate with a common voice on blindness related issues, increasing the capacity of each to more effectively promote social inclusion for Canadians who are blind, deafblind and partially sighted.

 

• Crosswalks Over Bike Lanes*

• Multi-use Pathways*

• Accessible Roundabouts*

• Accessible Pedestrian Signals*

• Tactile Walking Surface Indicators*

• E-Scooters*

• Quiet Vehicles*

• Accessible Payment Terminals*

• Accessible Prescription Medication Information*

• Accessible Elections*

• Mid-block Bus Stops & Protected Bike Lanes*

*These statements were developed under a joint initiative known as the Consumer Access Group--a coalition of blindness related non-profit organizations.