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

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.

Tech Training Tuesday: Android Part 4, Simplifying Chrome and Its Settings

In Glen Sepke’s final Android presentation, he discusses optimal Chrome settings for more browser efficiency and free accessible apps best suited for working with various file formats such as docx, txt, BRF MP3, Kindle and more. Download the accompanying Word document here: https://e243e96c-4bb7-44ad-87e6-fb1e8ae96185.usrfiles.com/ugd/e243e9_1b2ddeb225b74703877ecd0c01b14bbe.docx

Cruising with a Guide Dog: Onboard & Ashore

In these excerpts from a previous episode, Cruising with a Guide Dog, Richard shares his experiences travelling with his guide dog on cruise ships and navigating ports of call.

Android Part 3: Working with Gmail and Files

In this third Android training session, Glenn Sepke demonstrates how to use Gmail and the Files app on Android devices with the TalkBack screen reader. Topics include adding email accounts, navigating email categories and settings, composing and reading emails, and managing local and cloud storage. Download the accompanying Word document here: https://bit.ly/4dz4iul   https://e243e96c-4bb7-44ad-87e6-fb1e8ae96185.usrfiles.com/ugd/e243e9_db4f0cc9b2104805a4a26f1c86118e38.docx [https://bit.ly/4dz4iul%20%20%20https:/e243e96c-4bb7-44ad-87e6-fb1e8ae96185.usrfiles.com/ugd/e243e9_db4f0cc9b2104805a4a26f1c86118e38.docx%0d]

Accessible Air Travel Still Has Its Ups and Downs

In this second article in the series, Linda Bartram reflects on a recent trip to Europe and her experiences navigating air travel as a blind traveller. Drawing on multiple flights and airports, she shares firsthand observations about the assistance she received and the challenges she encountered along the way.