If You Can See It Then I Have A Right To Know About It

If you can see it then I have a right to know about it   This is what the majority of blind and partially sighted persons continue to be challenged with.  For some very unexplainable reason, too many sighted folks do not seem to be able to understand this concept let alone be able toContinue reading If You Can See It Then I Have A Right To Know About It

How Much Longer Should We Wait?

How much longer should we wait?   Ever since the Accessible Canada Act was made legal in July 2019,   Canadians with disabilities have been anxiously waiting for the Government to appoint the promised positions of Chief Accessibility Officer and Accessibility Commissioner.   This was well over two years ago and we are all wondering whyContinue reading How Much Longer Should We Wait?

Gazing Through My Crystal Ball

Gazing through my Crystal ball   The crystal ball is often not very accurate or reliable when it comes to using it as a predicting tool.  Nevertheless.  However, for 2022 I am going to use it as an informal way of expressing my thoughts.   In looking through my crystal ball for 2022,  here isContinue reading Gazing Through My Crystal Ball

A Message From The President of Barrier-Free Canada/Canada Sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB)

Share this Article on Facebook Dear Barrier Free Canada Readers: Spring has finally begun and the board of directors of BFC hopes you are all ready to begin the spring and summer season in full force. Advocacy is always needed along with provincial and federal legislation. Our role as educators never done. Most people assumeContinue reading A Message From The President of Barrier-Free Canada/Canada Sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB)

Traveling Blind by Train During a Pandemic Donna Jodhan Details Her Journey Traveling Blind To and From Quebec City Using Via Rail Canada

I was never afraid to travel at this time and at the end of it all; I am delighted to report that my trip from Toronto to Québec City was one where I enjoyed an adventure free from any sort of pandemic concerns and most of all! My needs and requirements as a vision impairedContinue reading Traveling Blind by Train During a Pandemic Donna Jodhan Details Her Journey Traveling Blind To and From Quebec City Using Via Rail Canada

Barrier Free Canada / Canada sans Barrieres 2021 Award Announcements

The Barrier Free Canada – Canada sans Barrieres 2021 Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award Barrier Free Canada – Canada sans Barrieres is pleased to announce the winner of the 2021 Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award! We congratulate Irene Lambert of Montreal as the winner of the 2021 Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award and we thankContinue reading Barrier Free Canada / Canada sans Barrieres 2021 Award Announcements