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AUDIO VERSION By Linda Bartram   In an age of GPS apps, AI-powered navigation tools, and electronic travel aids that can identify objects or announce street names, the white cane might seem almost old-fashioned. Yet it remains profoundly relevant. The white cane provides immediate, reliable, and independent feedback about the world underfoot—curbs, stairs, drop-offs, uneven pavement. All without batteries, software updates, or data connections. High-tech tools can enhance ori

Communications Coordinator (Part-Time Contract) Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) Location: Remote (Canada-wide) Term: April 2026 – March 2027 (12 months) Hours: 12.5 hours per week (flexible) Compensation: $35/hour, funded by ESDC Canada About AEBC The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is a national charitable organization advocating for the rights, inclusion, and independence of Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or partially sighted. We lead pu

AUDIO VERSION By Peter Quaiattini During my recent holiday travel between Calgary and Toronto on Air Canada, I had an experience I didn’t expect. As a totally blind traveller, I discovered that the in-flight, seat-back entertainment system was accessible. That alone made this trip stand out. How did I learn about this? Before the flight, I stumbled across a note in the Air Canada app on my smartphone. It mentioned upcoming features tied to my trip, with a brief reference to “

AUDIO VERSION By Jeffrey Stark If you're blind and considering smart glasses, you've likely heard the promises and some of the buzz around the glasses. I’ve had the opportunity to use these glasses and a number of previous similar tools (e.g. Envision glasses, OrCam, etc).  After spending a year and a half using both the Ray-Ban Meta glasses and more recently switching to the Meta Oakley Vanguard, I want to share what these devices actually do and where they fall short. The M

The following is an audio replay plus resources from a Canadian Council of the Blind BC-Yukon presentation given by  Dianne Stoesz from Service Canada who spoke about Programs and Benefits for people with disabilities. This is a direct download link for the audio: 25 12 04 Division Call In with Dianne Stoesz from Service Canada   Service Canada Links and Resources: Canada Pension Disability Benefit  Canada Pension Plan disability benefits - Canada.ca Disability Tax Credit:  D

Join us for an afternoon of fun and prizes! No tux, no gown just log right in,The trivia fun is set to begin!We’ll laugh, we’ll learn and share some cheer,Building bright futures, year after year. Join the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) British Columbia Affiliate for our 6th Annual Trivia Fundraiser. An afternoon of laughter, learning, lively competition and prizes all in support of scholarships for students who are blind, deafblind and partially sighted and