Deaf Blindness Awareness Month with Penny Leclair

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.

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.