Canadian Council of the Blind - Ottawa - National Office

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-567-0311

Toll-Free:

1-877-304-0968

Fax:

613-567-2728

Email:

ccb@ccbnational.net

Website:

ccbnational.net/shaggy/

Address:

CCB National Office
14 Chamberlain Ave, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON
K1S 1V9

Intersection:

Bank St and Chamberlain Ave

Location:

Ottawa

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Fully Accessible

Para Transpo customers and others who cannot use stairs should enter through the door on the south side of the building

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Executives:

Jim Prowse - Executive Director

Service Description:

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

Fees:

Membership - $10 annually

Application:

Call, e-mail or visit website for more information

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

Ottawa (City of)