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Organization:
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Canadian Council of the Blind - Ottawa - National Office
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Address:
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CCB National Office
14 Chamberlain Ave, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON
K1S 1V9
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Map
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Intersection:
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Bank St and Chamberlain Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully Accessible- Para Transpo customers and others who cannot use stairs should enter through the door on the south side of the building
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Executives:
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Jim Prowse - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Federally chartered, national consumer and advocacy organization for the blind or visually impaired - nation-wide association
- assists and enhances the efforts of individuals who are blind or vision impaired
- aids in regaining self-confidence, self-esteem, and independence
Promotes:- equality for Canada's blind and visually impaired
- their integration in the sighted population
- recreational and social activities
- equal treatment of the blind and visually impaired in a free and democratic society without limitation or discrimination
Monitors and assesses the services provided by the service delivery agencies- ensures quality of service throughout Canada
- development of technology training programs
- Peer-driven Get Together with Technology program where those with vision loss coach others with vision loss on how to use various kinds of technology
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Fees:
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Membership - $10 annually
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Application:
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Call, e-mail or visit website for more information
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