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Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
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The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is a national charitable organization of primarily blind, deafblind, or partially sighted members. For more about us visit our website at www.blindcanadians.ca
Yagiz Boran will be joining us on our panel on December 6! Yagiz is an international, physically disabled professional and community advocate with lived experience as a leukemia survivor and wheelchair marathoner.
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Introducing you to another one of our amazing guest panelists joining us on Dec 6th at our IDPD Conference. Alicia Grace Chenier! Alicia is a blind actor, filmmaker, accessibility consultant & Disability Studies student. Follow Alicia on Facebook & Instagram at Alicia Grace Official. #IDPD2025
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
As we lead up to our IDPD Conference, we want to introduce our speakers & panelists. First up is Ben Fulton--a blind, Toronto-based Human Rights lawyer. Ben is passionate about disability rights activism and helping people understand their rights and how to fight for them. @benlawmedia.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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. wix.to/q4aA0kC
#DisabilityInclusion #Budget2025
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Join us for the 9th Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference! Register now: wix.to/TxGPKZr #InclusionBenefitsEveryone #IDPD2025
Thank you to our partners and sponsors! TRAILBLAZERS Tandem Cycling Club, Ontario Council for International Cooperation, Baker McKenzie!
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Canada! We’re feeling thankful to live in a country that continues to value and celebrate diversity. At AEBC we know there’s always more work to do but we’re grateful to be part of a community that believes in inclusion and equality for everyone.
October 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Blindness portrayals in movies and TV: what’s getting better, what still misses the mark. Read it here: wix.to/5EaJk6M
#RepresentationMatters #BlindnessInFilm #BlindnessAwarenessMonth
ALT TEXT: movie popcorn
October 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We need a fully funded Canada Disability Benefit.
We’re joining Daily Bread Food Bank and a coalition of partners in calling on the federal government to fully fund the Benefit to help lift Canadians with disabilities out of poverty. Join us and take action at www.FundTheBenefit.ca
#FundTheBenefit
October 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Explore the incredible journey towards blind and low-vision rights in Canada and around the globe! Learn more about the historical milestones and ongoing efforts for equal access and technology. Visit wix.to/5J6eIMp. #BlindnessRights #Accessibility
ALT TEXT: hand reading braille
October 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🌟 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: wix.to/WNHNZQy #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness #IDPD2025
October 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🧡 Today, on our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, AEBC honours the children who never returned home and the Survivors of Canada’s residential school system, along with their families and communities. More from us in comments.
#NDTR #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #AEBC
September 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The CDB Diet isn’t real, it’s the reality of the Canada Disability Benefit. Ahead of the release of the federal budget in October, please join us in advocating for a Benefit that is adequate and accessible.

Sign the petition at www.fundthebenefit.ca/take-action
September 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Vancouver Vision and Hearing Resource Fair - September 27th 11 am to 3pm. BC Affiliate Chapter is pleased to be representing AEBC with a vendor table at this event organized by Canadian Council of the Blind BC-Yukon Division and Vancouver East Lions Club. Location: 770 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
September 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It’s National Volunteer Week! This week we celebrate the incredible impact of volunteers who advocate tirelessly for Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, and partially sighted. This year’s theme, Volunteers Make Waves, reflects how every act—big or small—builds momentum for positive change. #NVW2025
April 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM