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Onkyo Braille Essay Contest

For several years, a Braille essay contest, sponsored by the Onkyo Corporation, has been held in Japan and in certain regions of the world. The purpose of the contest is to promote Braille literacy and to encourage the sharing of social and cultural information among blind and visually impaired persons. This year, the contest runs until June 30, 2009, and the winners will receive cash prizes.

Essays entered into the contest are to be from 800-1,000 words and written in Braille.

Essays from Canadian participants can be submitted to:

Canadian Council of the Blind
ATTN: Mike Potvin
401-396 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2H7

A copy of the application, rules and procedures for the Onkyo Essay Contest are available here in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

White Cane Week 2010 Sponsorship Package Now Available!

In addition to our 2010 Sponsorship Package, we have also made our 2009 White Cane Week Magazine available for your convenience.

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our 2009 Magazine

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our 2010 Sponsorship Package

The Sound of Books

On March 14, 2009, the CCB Ottawa Book Club was featured in the Globe and Mail. The article The Sound of Books talks about the working relationship between CCB, Community Foundation of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Library and CNIB in order to run this successful and exciting book club.

2009 B. C. Community Achievers Announced

Vancouver – Forty- five outstanding British Columbians were named the recipients of the sixth annual BC Community Achievement Awards by Premier Gordon Campbell and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation.

Included with the recipients of the 2009 awards is:

Lori Fry, member of the CCB 100 Mile House and District Chapter.

Lori Fry receives the BC Community
Achievement Award.

Lori Fry is an active member of the regional, provincial, and national Canadian Council of the Blind, where she has volunteered for 18 years, raising public awareness about vision loss and promoting equality for blind Canadians. Lori Fry also leads a vital program of Aquafit classes providing therapy and rehabilitation for her community.

“Together, British Columbians build a stronger province, and in the midst of these demanding times, we gather confidence from those in our province who consistently and honourably create safe, caring and vital communities,” said Premier Campbell. “ I applaud the outstanding contribution these individuals have made to regions throughout British Columbia and their commitment to making our province the best place on earth.”

“The initiative, impact and inspiration to others demonstrated by this year’s award recipients warrants public affirmation,” added Mitchell. “ We’re privileged to showcase and celebrate the contributions of these exceptional British Columbians.”

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Harold Schnellert, National President

President's Message

I would like to welcome you to the web site of the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB).

The CCB is an organization not FOR the blind but OF the blind. A board of directors who are blind and visually impaired governs the CCB, and as a result, there is a special sensitivity to the needs of the blind community.

To our present, new and potential members, the CCB offers assistance and opportunities to ensure a better quality of life. Remember, you can always reach me at my email address: CCB President for any comments and suggestions.

To our donors and partners and future ones as well, I would like to extend a very special thank you for participation with the CCB. We could not offer these vital and special programs without your help.

Once again, thank you for your support and faith in the CCB.

Yours truly,
Harold Schnellert

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