refreshing how we organize chapters and committees, and in taking bold steps such as leaving Twitter/X and joining our financial stability through a legacy gift from long-time member and disability rights advocate, John Rae. John’s tireless advocacy and sharp insights influenced generations of disability activism, and his support By leaving Twitter/X and joining Blue Sky, we aligned our public presence with platforms that better

… John Rae is our longest serving national board member, holding every position except secretary for we are rightsholders, not stakeholders in society and always promoting our ability over disability: John Rae, Chris and Marie Stark, Donna Jodhan, Robin East, Michael yale, Mark Workman, Irene Lambert, David

Your Editorial Committee: Devon Wilkins Hilton Schwartz John Rae Linda Bartram Peter Field Minette Samaroo Toronto City Council Votes For Pedestrians By Opposing E-Scooters By John Rae At a time when Ottawa, By John Rae When spring arrives, baseball fans eagerly await the beginning of a new season, which began Rae of Toronto in the News Release. Resolutions Revisited: Debating Priorities By John Rae Over several years, spirited discussions have

John Rae was a member of AEBC whose unwavering support of this organization has been recognized for many John was a true advocate, someone who firmly believed in our ability to positively make changes to improve

Your Editorial Committee: Devon Wilkins Hilton Schwartz John Rae Linda Bartram Peter Field Minette Samaroo By John Rae Federal election fever seems to be in the air. The members of the committee are as follows: Dean Steacy, Chairperson; Alan Conway, Co-chair; John Rae We are quite proud of this collaborative advocacy result, and John Rae’s exceptional work in this file Resolutions Revisited: Fighting Poverty By John Rae Too many blind, deafblind, partially sighted and

When: Monday, December 16 at 10:30 AM Pacific, 1:30 PM Eastern   Are you curious about how AEBC has been advocating for change in 2024? This is your chance to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the progress we've made and the impact we've achieved. In this session, Dean Steacy, AEBC Advocacy Committee Chair along with Board Director and Advocacy Committee member Hilton Schwartz, will provide a summary of the top advocacy issues we've addressed this year. From letter-writing and consultations to government submissions, you’ll learn about the strategies we’ve used to drive meaningful change. Advocacy is at the heart of AEBC’s mission, and your participation helps shape our direction. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our efforts, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage, learn, and contribute to our shared goals. We are hoping to make this an annual year-end roundup! Let’s celebrate our successes, reflect on challenges, and chart the path forward together. See you there!   Please pre-register by Saturday December 14.  Send an email to Carol Austin at operations@blindcanadians.ca  indicating your interest in attending the session.  The Zoom link will be provided closer to the event. FEATURED IMAGE ALT TEXT: Photo of people sitting around a meeting table.

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BC Affiliate), Paul and Cheryl Thiele (jointly donated by the BC Affiliate and AEBC National), and John Rae (donated by the AEBC Toronto Chapter). If you are not already a member, read more on our website on the many benefits of joining our vibrant Chats: Join us Thursday Nights at 8 PM Pacific Halifax Mid-Week Meltdown: The Halifax Chapter hosts The AGM will also be streamed live using Zoom and members across Canada can join virtually. ~~~~~~~~~

current Board of Directors and our staff will be there in person and we look forward to having you join If you are not currently an AEBC Member, we would love to have you join our community as an official

loss back in April of one of the members who had participated in the majority of those thirty years, John Rae. Many of us took the opportunity to meet in person, as well as several members who joined us via Zoom. in touch, making sure those interested and wishing to participate have the necessary information to join … · John Rae was our longest serving national board member, holding every position except secretary for

About seven or eight years ago I joined the staff of the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind, then Please join me in welcoming Laura as she finds her way through planning this project, and stay tuned I must also mention we lost a dear friend and tireless advocate in John Rae. John was my mentor and was always there to support me when needed. I miss him greatly and will treasure the relationship I had with John.

In order to book a tour of the castle, I did have to join the Friends of Highclere organization to get After joining Friends of Highclere, I was able to purchase tickets for the afternoon tea and tails tours In the 19th century, Sir John A. If joining friends of Highclere is interesting to you, links to Friends of Highclere are included for