Canadian Council of the Blind Toronto Visionaries Chapter

Hello everyone: For several years, Blind, Partially Sighted & Deafblind individuals have been eligible for the TTC WheelTrans door-to-door service, and This has been a great help to many when traveling in our city. ... However, issues surrounding the shift from the door to door to ‘Family of Service’ approach has created a number of concerns for our community especially those who depend on this vital service for essential travels.. The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) invites Blind, Partially Sighted and Deafblind Wheel-Trans users to participate In a Town Hall discussion of any of your concerns regarding WheelTrans, and not just the shift to the Family of Service approach. The information gathered from this town hall will be used to determine our next step. Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Time: 7:00-8:30PM eastern time Please register by sending an email to Lynda Spinney at: [email protected], or by calling: 416-456-7117 by January 10, 2021. We look forward to you joining us to discuss this important topic on TTC WheelTrans Family of Service (FOS) on January 13, 2021. The AEBC Team

Hello. This email is to let you know about an opportunity I hope you will share with your networks. Toronto Public Library (TPL) is seeking a Manager, Accessibility< https://tpl-main.cdn.prismic.io//83cf08aa-e206-4036-a98d-8>... for a four year term (January 2021 to December 2024). Here is an excerpt from the job summary: Reporting to the Manager, Equity & Labour Relations, the Manager, Accessibility will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of TPL's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan designed to provide a roadmap for all TPL divisions to be compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and to provide an accessible environment in which people with disabilities can access TPL's services and facilities, information and communications, and employment opportunities, in a way that meets their individual needs. The Manager, Accessibility is also responsible for providing policy advice and expertise on TPL's compliance obligations under the AODA and other related accessibility legislation. The manager will support TPL staff through the development and implementation of initiatives that provide advice, policies, and tools that promote an inclusive workplace and support staff in providing accessible services and facilities. The manager is a key contact to government representatives and agencies on accessibility compliance matters. Here is a link to the full posting: Posting #20-381 EXT, Manager, Accessibility< https://tpl-main.cdn.prismic.io//83cf08aa-e206-4036-a98d-8>. The closing date is January 3, 2021. Please share this opportunity with your networks. Thank you and take care. Winona I will be on vacation December 21-24. Winona McMorrow (she/her) Senior Services Specialist, Accessibility Services Toronto Public Library Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 416-393-7101 --- Website: tpl.ca/accessibility

For those of you who missed the Zoom call and AMI broadcast of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities conference on Saturday December 5, you can listen to the whole event at the links below. Thanks to AEBC’s Angela Chan for this. ... ** Hello! Thank you again to everyone who attended AEBC's 5th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities conference. Here are 2 links to listen to the podcast recording of the event: 1. https://www.dropbox.com//Together%20One%20Voice%2C%20More% 2. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//p/ami-audio-live/id1235601129 If you attended the conference and would like to provide feedback for us to improve our services for future events, please complete our brief survey here: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference Feedback Survey (google.com) Take care and stay safe, Angela Chan Project Coordinator Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) (She/Her)

Free smartphone and low-cost cellphone plan for low-income seniors from telus. Hey Everyone, We've just learned of a program to provide low-cost smart phone access for seniors on low-incomes. Thanks to CCB Toronto Visionaries member Wendy Hoang for this!... Here's a link to the Telus program, and there's an article below for more info. https://www.telus.com/en/about/seniors/application oodseniors -----Original Message----- From: Wendy Hoang to help seniors stay connected and reduce isolation, Telus is providing a free refurbished smartphone and a low-cost plan that is $25 per month with nationwide call/text, and 3Gb of data. Please read the article below and circulate for those who are in need. I hope this helps. https://www.timescolonist.com//telus-to-provide-free-mobil discounted-cell-service-to-low-income-seniors-1.24251848?fbclid=IwAR21bkR5 0b_k33ygq-387YWeiwp7wc-HwGKg37XrwcV1HUo7-K0uy_-0vxY

Hi This is an opportunity for blind writers to have a story published in an anthology of blind authors writing about blind characters. The deadline has been extended to the end of January. They are looking for Canadian writers primarily and haven't received enough material from us and so have extended the submission deadline. ...Continue reading

For your information, the City of Toronto’s Public Appointments Secretariat is currently recruiting for the following opportunities. If you could please circulate this email and the attached notice throughout your network, that would be appreciated. The CreateTO Board is seeking one (1) new member. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2021. For more information on this position and how to apply, visit the position ... profile. The Toronto Community Housing Corporation board of directors is currently seeking new members. The application deadline is January 10, 2021. Please see the attached notice for more information. Thank you, Darren Cooper (He/Him) Accessibility Consultant People & Equity Division City of Toronto Tel: 416-397-4095