AEBC: WHO WE ARE

AUDIO VERSION By Ian White As people with visual impairments, it’s sometimes challenging to feel like we have control of the various aspects of our lives, especially when it comes to financial matters. Engaging with a bank or credit union can feel daunting. Are bank statements available in alternate formats? How do I identify bills or coins? Can a blind person use an ATM, or bank online? In general, it’s a good idea to go into your bank armed with a little knowledge about w

AUDIO VERSION Our members were recently discussing that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to scientists researching treatments for some people who are blind. Three scientists, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, won the prize for their work on a technology called optogenetics. Which uses light to make certain nerve cells respond. This research has helped scientists develop a new treatment for people with advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP). RP is an inh

AUDIO VERSION By Nate and Louise Johnson My name is Nate and I was born on November 22, 2002 at Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) California Campus. I joined my puppy family in February of 2003 and enjoyed my time there. I was very well loved and learned a lot from my puppy family. I arrived back at GDB’s California Campus for my formal training in February 2004. My trainer was Darren Walsh who was an apprentice at that time. I learned slowly, but I never forgot what I learned

The Conference will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Noon - 3:00 p.m. EST Expanding Our Circle Who is missing from the conversation? Whose experiences are we not hearing? And what could change if we reached beyond the people, organizations and ideas we already know? Expanding Our 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

AUDIO VERSION By Richard Marion Hi there! My name is Baja. I am a bleached yellow dog with beautiful brown eyes. I love spending my time baking in the sun, running after my toys and sometimes chasing my tail. Wait a minute. Did I hear someone preparing dinner? Probably not. It is still two hours away. But a girl can hope, can’t she? You know that saying in the old song, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” well that is me. I love enjoying my time. Oh, I think I see something bein

AUDIO VERSION By Catherine Dumé On September 22, 2026, Toronto Elections held a local media press conference at its office in North York. The City Clerk, John Elvidge, was present. Both he and the Deputy Clerk of Toronto Elections, Tobias Novogrodsky, offered speeches about the upcoming mayoral election in October. They also promoted the launch of their new initiative “Kids Vote Weekend,” which is happening on October 10 and 11, to encourage kids under 18 to learn more about