Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians

21/11/2025

Introducing you to another one of our amazing guest panelists joining us on December 6th at our IDPD Conference. Alicia Grace Chenier! Alicia is a blind actor, filmmaker, accessibility consultant and Disability Studies student at Toronto Metropolitan University. She currently serves on the Sudbury Accessibility Committee, advocating for improved access in public spaces and municipal systems. Nationally, Alicia has held leadership roles with CNIB’s National Youth Council and the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Alicia’s passion in advocacy centers on authentic disability representation, community inclusion, and the understanding that lived experience is a form of expertise and leadership. Follow Alicia on Facebook and Instagram at Alicia Grace Official and on LinkedIn.
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19/11/2025

As we lead up to our IDPD Conference on December 6th, we want to introduce our speakers and panelists to you in a series of featured posts. First up is Ben Fulton who will be one of our panel members Benlaw.ca

Ben is a blind, Toronto-based Human Rights lawyer. As a student at Osgoode Law School, Ben founded and served as president of the “Daredevils in Training” club, which was and still is, focused on necessary accommodations for students who are blind or visually impaired.

Ben’s law practice is focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Mediations Arbitrations, Boards, Committees and Tribunals. He previously worked as a caseworker with Parkdale Community Legal Services, where he provided clients with legal advice and representation at the Landlord and Tenant Board addressing illegal rent increases and evictions. He has engaged in community legal work and development and provided public legal education through a variety of workshops and tenant meetings.

Ben is passionate about disability rights activism and helping people understand their rights and how to fight for them.

To learn more about Ben or to follow his social media channels, visit www.benlaw.ca

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19/11/2025

The holiday season is coming, and mail delivery increases! If you find accessing your mailbox difficult, don’t forget about Canada Post’s Delivery Accommodation Program. Learn more about how they can assist you: https://wix.to/v9ipKyE

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As the Christmas and holiday season approaches, our mail tends to increase. Canada Post has a Delivery Accommodation Program that can help when getting to your mailbox becomes difficult. For some members, this happens after a move; for others, changes in health or mobility make the old routine harde...

12/11/2025

When inclusion leads, everyone moves forward. Thank you for standing with us and for believing in a Canada where accessibility benefits all. Read more: https://wix.to/xuIbJhh

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This year, AEBC has continued doing what we do best—making Canada more inclusive for people who are blind, Deafblind, and partially sighted.Over the past few months, we have trained advocates, pushed for accessible transportation and better websites, advised governments, supported scholarships, an...

11/11/2025

AEBC has signed on to the following statement from the National Disability Network regarding Budget 2025. 27% of Canadians left without a plan to participate in the economy. https://wix.to/q4aA0kC

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AEBC has signed on to the following statement from the National Disability Network regarding Budget 2025.You can also download the statement in English here and in French here.For immediate release – Ottawa, November 6, 2025Budget 2025 Leaves 27% of Canadians Without a Plan to Participate in the E...

07/11/2025

Join us for the 9th Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference! This virtual event highlights how inclusion benefits everyone, not just individuals with disabilities. Let's break down barriers together! Register now: https://wix.to/TxGPKZr
Thank you to our partners and sponsors! TRAILBLAZERS Tandem Cycling Club, Ontario Council for International Cooperation, Baker McKenzie!
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06/11/2025

The 2025 Budget shines a light on the importance of including all Canadians in the workforce, particularly those with disabilities. Read our joint statement along with The Canadian Council of the Blind and CNIB . https://wix.to/fgxrBgc

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National blindness organizations welcome the federal government’s focus on skills and workforce development, but say greater inclusion of people with disabilities is key to Canada’s economic success.For immediate releaseOTTAWA, November 5, 2025 – The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (...

05/11/2025

Each November, we pause to remember the brave men and women who served. The poppy stands as a significant symbol of this remembrance. Discover the meaning and tradition behind wearing the poppy. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/2erdrw85

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04/11/2025

Five helpful tips when walking past those of us who are blind or partially sighted.

1. Please say “hello” to us because we cannot see your smile, wave or nod of acknowledgment. Your verbal “hello” is taken as that smile and friendly gesture, that we miss out on, visually

2. Please use your words by saying “I am passing on your left” or “ hello, have a nice day!” when you speak it alerts us that you are there. When we know you’re there, if any help is needed, you just opened the door for us to ask you. What is great about this tip is by saying “hello” you are treating us like everyone else and that is all anyone really wants.

3) If you notice low hanging branches, vehicle mirrors sticking out or other objects that our head may hit, it is helpful if you let us know so we can duck or put our arm up or move to protect our face and head. Our canes alert us to low objects but not to objects above our waist. Yeling “look out” or “watch out” is not helpful because we do not see what we should be looking or watching out for.

4. When you see someone coming toward you who is using a cane or has a guide dog. Please move out of the way so we can pass. Please do not just be quiet. Your hello and letting us know you are there is very helpful. Never try to jump over our cane 🦯 if you miss and accidentally break the cane, that can be detrimental to those of us who rely on it for mobility and independence.

5. Please never grab or pull anyone especially if we are blind. When this happens it takes our ability to effectively use our cane and can put us in harms way, not to mention the grabbing could also cause injury. We visually cannot see your intentions and being grabbed or touched by strangers is not appreciated. Just use your voice, that is truly most helpful.

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31/10/2025

Call for speakers deadline has been extended to November 7!

🌟 Exciting Opportunity! Call for Speakers at the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference on December 6, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. EST. Join AEBC and partners in promoting inclusion that benefits everyone! Learn more here: https://wix.to/WNHNZQy
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30/10/2025

Have you explored the world of podcasts? They offer stories and interviews on countless topics, and are fantastic for the blind and low vision community! Read about how to access podcasts and our recommended list of popular disability sector programs: https://wix.to/qq3m3wW

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Podcasts are a great way to listen to stories, interviews, and news on almost any topic you can think of. They’re especially popular in the blind and low vision community because they’re built around audio and easy to enjoy on the go. To listen, you’ll need an Internet connection through WiFi ...

29/10/2025

World Blindness Awareness Month is coming to a close. However, awareness for blindness and low vision shouldn't just last a month. It's about pushing for changes that make a difference all year round. Discover why the 2025 federal budget is pivotal for our community. Read more: https://wix.to/zwjBD6D

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AUDIO VERSIONEach October, we mark World Blindness Awareness Month—a time to highlight the experiences of blind, low-vision and Deafblind Canadians. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on barriers, celebrate successes, and push for change. But if awareness only happens during this 30-day window...