Canadian Council of the Blind

Thank you to our incredible volunteers this Volunteer Appreciation Week. Your time and dedication make a real difference. 💙 Merci à nos bénévoles extraordinaires en cette Semaine de l’appréciation des bénévoles. Votre temps et votre engagement font une réelle différence. 💙

Our annual report is here! Thank you to our members, volunteers, donors, partners, and sponsors whose support makes the work we do possible. You can read the 2025 Annual Report at the following links: PDF: buff.ly/skvaQJ0 Word Document: buff.ly/W2SGx1Q

Scholarship Opportunity! The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 AEBC/Allyant Scholarship Program. The deadline is Friday, May 29th, 2026. The application package can be downloaded from: buff.ly/3mEUQZu.

Join @CNIB to attend a special Touch Tour Airspace: Art of the Landfill by Jordan Danger, her newest exhibition. Thursday, April 9th, 12:30-2:00pm 101 Centrepointe Dr., Ben Franklin Pl. A Touch Tour for CNIB participants + sighted guides. Register here: buff.ly/W2k0lnn

Upcoming Event in Peterborough, ON. TandemEyes Cycling Club is hosting their official kick off and orientation meeting on Sunday, April 19th from 10am until 12pm at the Holiday Inn Peterborough (Saffron Room). Please RSVP by emailing: tandemeyes@gmail.com

Attention birders and nature-lovers! Experts and amateurs alike are invited to register for Birdability's annual Blind Birder Birdathon from May 3rd-4th, 2026 and tune in to the sounds of as many birds as possible. For more information: buff.ly/xNX6KBc

Event Announcement! From March 21st-22nd, Common Boots Theatre in Toronto, ON. is hosting Joy in My Ears, a Blind and Low-Vision accessible audio-led theatre festival. For more information, find the program at the following link: buff.ly/KCc5hfC

For International Women’s Day 2026, the Canadian Council of the Blind recognizes the leadership and contributions of women who are blind, Deafblind, low vision, or living with vision loss. Justice, rights, action for all women and girls! #IWD2026 #IWDCanada #GiveToGain

The House of Commons Finance Committee approved changes to Bill C-15 that reinstate protections for free literature for people who are blind and reduce postage fees for library materials under the CPC Act. More info: CELA: buff.ly/3FrzRmL NNELS: buff.ly/kTEy7b9

The CCB is hosting a second presentation on Balance, this time as a Webinar, focusing on practical ways to improve stability and reduce fall risk for people with vision loss! When: Mar 5, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM NLST; 6 PM EST; 3 PM PST Interested? Contact: ccb@ccbnational.net

The CCB is hosting a free Zoom presentation on balance, especially relevant for people with vision loss who want to move more safely and confidently as they age. Anyone can attend! When: Feb 19, 2026 Time: 8:30 PM NLST; 7 PM EST; 4 PM PST Interested? Contact: ccb@ccbnational.net

🏆 Congrats to the Natalie Morin rink (Alberta), champions of the 2026 CVICC in Edmonton, and our new Team #Canada! They defeated the Fraser Hiltz rink (BC) for gold 🥇. BC takes silver 🥈, and the Louise Gillis rink (NS) claims bronze 🥉. Curlers head home after the banquet! 🥌

Final day at the CVICC is here! 3 playoff games this morning, followed by the 2 finals this afternoon. The curling all week has been outstanding. Huge credit to everyone involved! Live results: buff.ly/ZpiEHqr Gold medal game live @ 1pm MST today: buff.ly/iuEdAy2

The round robin is complete at the 2026 #CVICC! Team #Alberta leads the standings, but Team #Canada is heading into playoffs tomorrow, ready to defend their national title! Scores & standings: buff.ly/kdmmd2h Final livestream tomorrow at 1 PM MST: buff.ly/iuEdAy2

5 draws are now complete at the 2026 CVICC! After a great dinner and trivia night, there are just 2 more games today before the round robin wraps up! 📊Scores, results, & standings: buff.ly/ZpiEHqr 📺Gold Medal livestream tomorrow at 1:00 pm MST: buff.ly/iuEdAy2

Audio-described theatre event in Ottawa! Saturday, Feb. 7 at Arts Court • Re: Construct - 7 PM • That is Not a Toy - 8:30 PM Audio desc. provided & meet the cast after! Access info: buff.ly/6eVGpE7 Getting there: buff.ly/kdLbPM9 Reserve: sam@ottawafringe.com

Join us online during White Cane Week, February 5th 2026, for a live presentation and Q&A session featuring Canadian Paralympian Priscilla Gagné. Priscilla Gagné, Paralympian – Para Judo Thursday, February 5th 2026, 7:00-8:00 PM Zoom Registration: buff.ly/TqHQELY

Two days down and three draws complete at the 2026 Canadian Vision Impaired #Curling #Championship in #Edmonton! Who will emerge as this year's #Team #Canada, a title currently held by Prince George, BC? It's now Day 3 - let's GO! Live scores & results: buff.ly/ZpiEHqr

Days 1 & 2 of the 2026 CVICC are in the books! VI curlers from across #Canada are delivering exciting games at the Granite #Curling Club in #Edmonton as Day 3 gets underway! Scores & results: sydney.curling.io/en/events/2698… Gold medal livestream (Fri 1pm MST): youtube.com/live/RiEkMwRo7…

Join us online during White Cane Week, February 2nd 2026, for a live presentation and Q&A session featuring Canadian Paralympian Jason Dunkerley. Monday, February 2, 6:00–7:00 PM ET Zoom Registration: buff.ly/m5sREf4