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Contributions From Founder and Advocate Donna Jodhan, News June 14, 2022 | Leave a Comment

Donna Jodhan Nominated At Parliament Dinner on June 10th 2022 to Receive Platinum Jubilee Pin Award in Recognition of Contributions to the Scarborough-Agincourt Community. Award Presented in Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, June 2022 (Video)

In recognition of her contributions to the Scarborough-Agincourt Community, Donna Jodhan has been nominated to receive a Platinum Jubilee Pin Award on June 10th 2022. This Platinum Jubilee Pin Award is Presented in Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, June 2022. Congratulations! And thank you for your contributions to the Scarborough-Agincourt Community!Continue reading Donna Jodhan Nominated At Parliament Dinner on June 10th 2022 to Receive Platinum Jubilee Pin Award in Recognition of Contributions to the Scarborough-Agincourt Community. Award Presented in Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, June 2022 (Video)

Article Submissions November 25, 2021November 26, 2021 | Leave a Comment

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

News June 30, 2021 | Leave a Comment

Second Annual Report of the Canadian Disability Advisory Committee

The Disability Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that their second annual report has been published on the Canada.ca website. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact the Committee’s general mailbox at DACCCPHG@cra-arc.gc.ca.

News June 30, 2021 | Leave a Comment

Accessibility Standards Canada First Annual Public Meeting Held May 31st 2021 – A Message From The CEO

Dear Stakeholders, I would like to start by thanking everyone who participated in our first annual public meeting “Making Canada Accessible” on May 31st. More than 500 of you attended this important event. Our Annual Public Meeting would not have been possible without your participation. It was an opportunity for you to meet our BoardContinue reading Accessibility Standards Canada First Annual Public Meeting Held May 31st 2021 – A Message From The CEO

News May 30, 2021May 30, 2021 | Leave a Comment

Barrier Free Canada – Canada Sans Barrières Announces The 2021 Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award

Barrier Free Canada – Canada Sans Barrières is pleased to announce the 2021 Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award! In 2020 Barrier free Canada – Canada sans Barrières introduced the Chris Stark distinguished advocacy award to honour the memory of the late Chris Stark who passed on in June 2019. Chris was one of the mostContinue reading Barrier Free Canada – Canada Sans Barrières Announces The 2021 Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award

News May 20, 2021 | Leave a Comment

Barrier-Free Canada / Canada Sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB) First Quarter 2021 Editorial by President Donna Jodhan

Dear readers: On behalf of BFC-CSB I would like to sincerely thank you for your continuing support of our organization. As a grassroots non partisan national organization, we find ourselves in a very unique position in that we can give the individual Canadian with a disability every opportunity to speak up, speak out, and reachContinue reading Barrier-Free Canada / Canada Sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB) First Quarter 2021 Editorial by President Donna Jodhan

News December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 | Leave a Comment

Introducing the Annual Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award 2020 Recipients: Chris Stark (Posthumously) and his Wife Marie Stark

BFC-CSB is pleased to announce the inauguration of the Annual Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award! This award category recognizes individuals in our community who have demonstrated superior and outstanding advocacy over a period of ten years or more as a leader. The Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award is intended to recognize an individual who hasContinue reading Introducing the Annual Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award 2020 Recipients: Chris Stark (Posthumously) and his Wife Marie Stark

News November 29, 2020November 20, 2020 | Leave a Comment

A Historic Day for All Canadians: November 29th 2020 Blind Canadians Applaud 10th Anniversary of Donna Jodhan’s Victory in Landmark Website Access Case

Video Transcript: Video Scene 1: A Canadian Flag waving in the air. Snow-capped mountains in the background. Text Scene 1: On November 29th 2010 Video Scene 2: Canadians walking across a thoroughfare lined with Canadian flags. Text Scene 2: Persons all across Canada joined in celebrating the landmark decision in Donna Jodhan’s victory… Video SceneContinue reading A Historic Day for All Canadians: November 29th 2020 Blind Canadians Applaud 10th Anniversary of Donna Jodhan’s Victory in Landmark Website Access Case

News June 7, 2020June 19, 2020 | Leave a Comment

Barrier Free Canada / Canada sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB) Seeking Directors For Its Board Deadline To Apply: July 17th 2020

If you are interested in helping to ensure that Bill C-81 lives up to its promises and that we are true to our commitment to create an accessible Canada, then please read on! BFC-CSB needs to hear from you! We are seeking board members! Barrier-Free Canada/Canada Sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB) advocates to the Canadian Parliament toContinue reading Barrier Free Canada / Canada sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB) Seeking Directors For Its Board Deadline To Apply: July 17th 2020