My Cochlear Implant Journey

My Cochlear Implant Journey

In this personal blog, AEBC member and Deafblind advocate, Penny Leclair, shares her cochlear implant journey, from profound hearing loss and isolation to rediscovering speech, music, and everyday sounds. Her story offers a unique perspective on hearing loss, rehabilitation, and the patience required to adapt to a cochlear implant.

Three Unexpected Accessibility Travel Discoveries

Discover three surprising accessibility travel wins and practical tips from a lived-experience traveler. Read the full article, the third in Linda Bartram's series of four, and learn how small design choices make big differences.

Tech Training Tuesday: VoiceOver and Accessibility Settings Part 2

In this session, Marcia and Diana complete their exploration of both new and older undiscovered settings in these two IOS26 menus.

Deaf Blindness Awareness Month with Penny Leclair

In this candid and insightful episode, Deafblind advocate Penny Leclair shares her personal experiences as a Deafblind person. She is passionate about the importance of advocacy in breaking down the systemic barriers that prevent accessibility and inclusion in daily life. She explains why Deafblindness is a distinct disability and highlights the essential role of intervenor services across Canada as well as the wide disparities in availability across regions. Penny also offers practical guidance on how to interact respectfully with Deafblind individuals. Her insights help reduce barriers created by uncertainty, assumptions, and lack of awareness.

The Impact and Inequity of Intervenor Services Available to the Deafblind Community in Canada

In this blog, AEBC member Penny Leclair reflects on her lived experience as a Deafblind Canadian. She examines gaps in existing supports and services. Her insights highlight the changes needed to create more equitable access for Deafblind Canadians.