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he CCB members and volunteers did a fantastic disability”, and extending public support for the Tjob of raising the awareness of the blind and accessibility that is crucial to the quality of life for visually impaired to the public this White Cane Week. those in our community – the community of the We got out there and made a difference; letting our blind and visually impaired. abilities shine through and above all else, had fun! The Canadian Vision Impaired Curling The celebration of White Cane Week 2011 Championships, held in Ottawa, returned with marked the eighth year The Council assumed sole more exciting competition; once again providing responsibility for this event. We at CCB demonstrated a platform to demonstrate the abilities and skills our commitment to increasing the impact and within our community. We continue to work hard outreach of this important week which is dedicated to diminish the effects of marginalization on our to building public awareness of the blind and community with the hope of someday achieving visually impaired. that all to elusive level playing field. While progress This year’s theme continued to promote is slow we can report there is progress. accessibility and inclusion, as we asked those To our partners, sponsors and donors and future around us to “help promote accessibility…and to ones as well, I would like to extend a very special measure me by my capabilities not my disabilities.” thank you for your very generous participation During this year’s White Cane Week celebrations with the Council during White Cane Week 2011. our members and volunteers have all across the country participated in many different public Louise Gillis events at the national, division and chapter levels. All events were committed to raising the awareness National President of the White Cane as a “symbol of ability not Canadian Council of the Blind

WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 President’s Message 3 Opening Ceremonies 4 2011 Curling Championship 6 Awards Banquet 8 Editorial - Let’s Make Our Voices Heard 9 In the News 21 Resource Guide 23 CCB 2011 Person of the Year 24 CCB Board of Directors 25 CCB National Office Staff 6 26 National Convention 39 Provincial Chapters 42 Triathlon Team Making a Difference 46 Kitchens of the World 48 Lack of Vision No Longer a Barrier for Fitness 26 42

EDITOR DISTRIBUTION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR White Cane Week™ Mike Potvin Janet McIvor Canadian Council of the Blind Email: [email protected] Mike Potvin Jim Prowse Magazine

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2 2011 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship Opening Ceremonies

Louise Gillis sweeps ceremonial rock

ity of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson helped kick off the 2011 CVICC at the Ottawa Curling Club on CMonday, February 7. “I welcome all the teams from across the country to Ottawa”, stated Watson. “I wish you all a safe and fun event.” Seven teams made up of blind and vision impaired curlers were piped out onto the ice while they chanted rally songs from their provinces. The competition began after the opening ceremonies on Monday, lasting Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson at the Opening Ceremonies with Master of all week through to the championship game. q Ceremonies Mike Potvin

WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 3 2011 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship

By Mike Potvin, Editor and Ryan Van Praet, Accessible Sports Program Coordinator

he seventh annual Canadian Vision Impaired Playoffs TCurling Championships were a great success! Semi Final Game NL vs. BC Congratulations to all the blind curlers! Special congratulations to Team Canada In a game that saw two newcomers to the (Kelowna, BC), Team BC (Prince George, BC), and semi-finals for this bonspiel, we witnessed a great Team Newfoundland who placed first, second and matchup that did not disappoint. third, respectively. Way to go! After both teams impressed us greatly Seven teams from coast to coast participated throughout the week with their fantastic curling; in total. Team Canada (Kelowna, BC) was back to and BC winning a tight tie-breaker against team defend their championship title. “They were all AB, all spectators knew they were in for a treat. out to be the team to knock us off the top and It was pretty much impossible to choose a some day our reign of being Team Canada will favorite going into this game as both teams are end,” said Team Lead Bob Comba, “but until that very well rounded from lead to skip and all facets day comes we’ll continue to do our best.” in between. Even though many may assume that it would be In the end Team BC (the complete newcomers near impossible to curl having ten percent vision to the entire bonspiel) pulled off a close victory or less, it proves to be a sport that can be mastered over Craig Turner and the Newfoundland bunch; by effort, coupled with clear communication and winning 9-6. teamwork. All members throwing a stone and sweeping are vision impaired. The only members Finals of the team who are sighted are the coach and the Team Canada vs. BC guide. “There are a lot of misconceptions about the abilities of people living with vision loss.” said Rolling over the competition with a perfect 6-0 Van Praet, Team Ontario’s Third. “This tournament record through the week, the humble and assassin goes a long way in proving that we can still be like Team Canada proved once again that they competitive with some small modifications to the would be a favorite in the hunt for the 2011 title. game.” The unknowns and perhaps underdog Team BC “I value being able to compete with my peers,” group survived a tiebreaker, won the semi final said Van Praet, “The skill that is represented here and now was set to face the powerhouse reigning at the CVICC is on par with sighted bonspiels.” champs. To the delight of the solid crowd gathered

4 to watch the final game, they were treated to a close game that almost ended in an upset. After trailing 3-0, Team BC eked their way back into the game to be down 3-2 at the midway break. In the 5th end Team BC took another 2 to take the lead by a score of 4-3 over Team Canada. Could we be witnessing an upset? Many thought it was truly possible now. With a bit of misfortune combined with some precise shot making of their opponents, Team BC surrendered 5 points in the 7th and it was handshake time after that. This game was a fantastic way to end a wonderful week of curling, camaraderie, friendship and fun. With arguably the most competitive field in the 7 year history of this event, 2012 is shaping up to be one heck of a dog fight!

Final Results The final results for the week are as follows:

Final Standings

1. AB (Alberta) 3 wins 3 losses 2. BC (British Columbia/Team Canada) 6 wins 0 losess 3. BC (Prince George) 3 wins 3 losses 4. ON (Ontario) 2 wins 4 losses 5. NB (New Brunswick) 0 wins 6 losses 6. NL (Newfoundland) 5 wins 6 losses 7. NS (Nova Scotia) 2 wins 4 losses TOP: Team B.C. vs. Team Canada in the final. BELOW: Bill Mohrmann-Watson from Team Ontario.

WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 5 White Cane Week™ Curling Awards Banquet By Mike Potvin, Editor n Friday, February 11, Ocurlers and honoured guests including Novartis, Lions, and Legion members (left to right) watched Mike Finley accept Bob Comba, Barb the White Cane Person of the Hansen-Comba, Year Award, on behalf of his Tracy Meikle, father, Joe Finley. George Meikle, Curlers and guests then Frank Costello, listened to Syd Trefiak, our Sandy Neddow, inspirational guest speaker. Dean Martell In the sport of triathlon where athletes swim, bike and then run all nonstop over various distances, Syd Trefiak would be classified as elite. In the Ironman, Syd thought he would face his toughest challenge, but in 2009 he (left to right) voluntarily took on another Shane McCreery, role that would not only Floyd Kennedy, change his life but the life of Terry Pipkey, a visually impaired athlete Peter Henry, struggling to find his way in Norm Carne, sport again. Caroline Markel Syd is a proud guide for the Canadian national Paratriathlon team, Won with One, which is comprised of 13 blind and visually impaired athletes. As a dedicated teacher and coach, Syd is working with the Won with One management team to design and implement a triathlon program for blind and (left to right) visually impaired children in Craig Turner, Canada. On and off the race Don Connolly, course, Syd’s dedication to the Deanna O’Reilly, provision of opportunity and Maurice Colbert, inclusion for people living with Art Norris, vision loss is to be celebrated. Bill Royle, For more Information on Reg Barry Vision Impaired Curling, please visit the CCB website at: www. ccbnational.net

6 White Cane Week™ Curling Awards Banquet

Guest Speaker at Banquet Dinner, Syd Trefiak

Michael Hayes presenting Sportsmanship Award to Floyd Kennedy (Team BC)

Curlers being piped out on to the ice Christina Lewis (Team NS) receiving the Most Improved Player award from Jan Ditchfield

WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 7 Blind and visually impaired must ensure we get adequate access to care and resources Let’s make our voices heard

Consider these two scenarios macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of adult-onset blindness. One new treatment, Lucentis, has been proven to actually restore vision in many In the first, someone loses a leg in an accident. They patients and was recommended as being cost effective are hospitalized, then sent to a rehabilitation centre, for the health system. ultimately fitted with a prosthesis and provided On Jan. 1 this year, the final province in Canada, Nova ongoing therapy through the health system to help Scotia, agreed to fund Lucentis. It took three years, them adjust to their new reality. but it is an accomplishment none the less. The results In the second, someone loses their sight in an for patients in many provinces have already been accident. After treatment for the physical wounds, they significant, as the CCB has recently made known to the are released with little further help for their blindness Ontario government through our campaign thanking provided from the health system in most provinces. To them for their leadership in treating AMD and letting adjust to their new reality, they are effectively told to them know the great positive impact it has had on rely on charity, in most cases services provided from peoples’ lives. The experience of AMD patients should the CNIB or other non-profit groups. be equitable and as positive as possible no matter Numerous surveys have shown that losing one’s where they live, and the CCB will continue to monitor sight is the most feared disability and for good reason this closely. – blindness causes immense difficulties and impacts The CCB has enjoyed very positive achievements every aspect of one’s life. Yet in so many ways, the and progress over the past year, but if we are to ensure visually impaired don’t get everything they need that our needs and rights are met and that we are or deserve from our health system, increasing the listened to across the country. we must remain vigilant hardship of the disability and making many isolated so that all governments provide the best and safest and marginalized. treatments, devices and care that can respond to the The irony is that thanks to modern technology there needs of those with AMD and other visual impairments. are many ways people with visual problems can be Those of us with visual impairment may not see, helped, often very effectively. There are many amazing but we haven’t lost our voice. It’s our responsibility assistive devices available that can be of immense to ensure it is heard so we get the resources and care value to those with some sight – if they can get them. that will give all of us the best opportunity to make the But even the best provincial program falls far short most of our lives. of being adequate in getting everyone the help they deserve. In most provinces, assistance is meagre, or even non-existent. Medical treatment is another type of technology that has been made difficult to attain, though fortunately on Mike Potvin this front there has been progress. Significant advances Editor, have been made in drug treatments for age-related 2011 White Cane Week Magazine

8 In the News City woman draws strength from the New Canadian Council of the Blind Chapter in Newfoundland By Jamie Bennett, the Western Star, November 23rd 2010

CORNER BROOK — when she first lost her sight two particular cause has given her life new meaning and years ago, Katie Colbourne admits it was difficult to helped her realize she isn’t alone in learning to live find purpose in her life. A stroke left the local woman, with vision loss. once an active volunteer with the Canadian Cancer “I get a really good feeling being among these people Society and Corner Brook Winter Carnival, legally blind because I know they’re like me,” she said. “I don’t feel and struggling to perform even the simplest tasks. like someone’s looking over my shoulder thinking ‘She Since then, Colbourne has made great strides in can’t do this’ or ‘She can’t do that’ because she doesn’t regaining much of her muscle control, but the stroke see. I feel like I’m part of the group. has left her completely blind with the exception of a “It’s important because you get wrapped up in your small amount of tunnel vision in her left eye. own self when you’re home all the time. With self pity, “It’s a very big challenge every day. Even walking there’s nothing worse — but with this organization, around in your own house is we’re going to try to get challenging because things are people clear from that. Get always in your way,” Colbourne said them involved and organized recently. and back out with some of While adjusting to the realities of these social events we have her new life is an ongoing process, planned.” Colbourne has found strength in Once things get up and her involvement with the newly- running, the group plans to formed Humber Valley/Bay of meet twice a month for social Islands Canadian Council of the Blind chapter. events such as bingos and card games, likely on the Sometimes dubbed the council, the organization’s first and third Wednesday. According to President Terry goal is to improve the quality of life for Canadians Gardner, a group such as this can truly be a lifeline for living with vision loss through such initiatives as peer a segment of the community often left feeling alone support, advocacy, empowerment and the promotion and without purpose. of active living. “The main idea is to get people out of their houses, The group held its third executive meeting on out from behind their doors and off the couches. We Wednesday and the goal, according to Colbourne, is want to give them a reason to get up every morning,” to make the council an active part of the community Gardner said. “So many people dealing with vision loss after a 20-year local absence. have nothing in their lives to look forward to. I know As vice-president of the local council, Colbourne this because I went through it and I’ve talked to a lot said returning to her roots as a volunteer with this of people who experienced the same things I did. We 4

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10 IN THE NEWS - Continued want people to know we’re here thinking of them.” talk to people, maybe we can make them feel just as As someone who himself lost his sight six years ago, comfortable as we do amongst ourselves.” Gardner said peer support and the chance to interact With this in mind, Gardner said the group is always with those going through similar experiences helps on the lookout for volunteers. build self-esteem and opens the door to the possibilities Meanwhile, as someone who admits she didn’t know still out there, regardless of someone’s level of visual much about the council until recently, Colbourne is impairment. looking forward to making the local chapter a vibrant, Perhaps most importantly for him however, is the active part of the community. fact that groups such as the Canadian Council of the “I would like to see this organization really take off Blind helps break down the barriers that tend to keep because it’s a good thing for people here in the city,” members of the community separate from one another. she said. “It gives people something in their life too “Even though you’re blind or visually impaired, you’re because at first I didn’t feel like I had anything either. no different. You’re just as human as anybody else, it’s It gives you a purpose.” q just that you can’t see,” he said. “If we can get out and

Blind Man Drives Car Independently: Avoids Dynamic Obstacles Re-printed from the National Federation of the Blind website (www.nfb.org) January 29, 2011

The National Federation of the vehicle, allowing it to create Blind (NFB), the oldest and and constantly update a three- largest organization of blind dimensional map of the road people in the United States, environment. The computer announced today that for the sent directions to vibrating first time a blind individual has gloves on the driver’s hands, driven a street vehicle in public indicating which way to steer, without the assistance of a and to a vibrating strip on sighted person. which he was seated, indicating Mark Anthony Riccobono, a when to speed up, slow down, blind executive who directs or stop. technology, research, and education programs for the Mr. Riccobono said: “The NFB’s leadership in organization, was behind the wheel of a Ford Escape the Blind Driver Challenge™ has taken something hybrid equipped with nonvisual technology and almost everyone believed was an impossible dream successfully navigated 1.5 miles of the road course and turned it into reality. It was thrilling for me to section of the famed track at the Daytona International be behind the wheel, but even more thrilling to hear Speedway. the cheers from my blind brothers and sisters in the The historic demonstration was part of pre-race grandstands—today all of the members of the NFB activities leading up to the Rolex 24 at Daytona helped drive us forward. this morning. Mr. Riccobono not only successfully It is for them and for all blind Americans that the navigated the several turns of the road course but National Federation of the Blind undertook this also avoided obstacles, some of which were stationary project to show that blind people can do anything and some of which were thrown into his path at that our sighted friends and colleagues can do as long random from a van driving in front of him. Later he as we have access to information through nonvisual successfully passed the van without collision. The Ford means. Today we have demonstrated that truth to the Escape was equipped with laser range-finding sensors nation and the world.” that conveyed information to a computer inside the Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation 4

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12 51 IN THE NEWS - Continued of the Blind, said: other interested innovators to establish NFB Blind “Just as our colleague Mark Riccobono successfully Driver Challenge™ (BDC) teams, in collaboration surmounted many obstacles on the Daytona course with the NFB, to build interface technologies that will today, blind people routinely surmount barriers empower blind people to drive a car independently. by using alternative techniques and technologies. The purpose of the NFB Blind Driver Challenge™ is When there is not a solution available, we muster to stimulate the development of nonvisual interface our resources and combine them with those of the technology. The Virginia Tech/TORC NFB BDC team, partners who make common cause with us to produce under the direction of Dr. Dennis Hong, director of the innovations necessary to create such a solution. the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory at Virginia That is how the NFB Blind Driver Challenge™ came Tech., is the only team that has accepted the challenge. to happen, and that is how we will make all of our The team uses the ByWire XGV™ developed by dreams come true.” TORC technologies as the research platform for the The NFB Blind Driver Challenge™ is a research development and testing of the nonvisual interface project of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan technologies that allow a blind person to drive. Institute, the only research and training facility on blindness operated by the blind. The Jernigan Institute For more information about the NFB, please visit challenged universities, technology developers, and www.nfb.org q

How loud should electric cars be? By Stuart McDill, Reuters, January 4, 2011

Should an electric car go vroom vroom like its internal to the manufacturers,” says Jennings. combustion ancestors, make a noise like a space ship in The team wants to know what kind of warning noise Star Wars or emit the tranquil sounds of birds singing? is the most effective and have adapted an electric Researchers in England considering noises to alert delivery truck on campus to make different noises pedestrians and cyclists to the presence of oncoming on different days. They then canvass opinion from electric cars say legislation to force silent electric students. vehicles (EVs) to make a warning noise is inevitable. “If you ask the general public what an electric vehicle “It’s definitely coming,” says Warwick University should sound like, you are more likely to get an answer professor Paul Jennings. that relates back to science-fiction movies -- we’ve had “It’s being prompted by the fact that there are now all sorts of suggestions from the Jetsons to Star Wars real statistics.” [and] Star Trek,” says Seb Giudice, a research team Figures compiled by the U.S. National Highway Traffic member. Safety Administration show pedestrians and cyclists Jennings says the sound of a normal vehicle tells us if are twice as likely to be hit by a hybrid electric vehicle it is idling, accelerating or braking and that the sound running silently at low speed than by a car with a of an EV must convey as much information. “It’s pos- normal engine. sible that you create a sound The research team at Warwick that is above a certain level; University’s Manufacturing people may even like that Group that has spent years sound, but if you don’t recog- helping the car industry make nize it as an oncoming vehicle vehicles quieter now find it is defeating the objective.” their work in reverse gear. So classical music or bird “We want to investigate songs may be out as possibili- sounds that are going to be ties. safe, have minimal effect on “The most pleasant sound the environment and are might not be the best, most going to give some creativity significant as a warning,” 4

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14 IN THE NEWS - Continued Jennings says. the car. It almost gives it some personality,” he says. Car manufacturers are investing huge sums developing Researchers also say the level of refinement of the next generation of electric vehicles and are keen modern cars, electric or not, is such that future to protect their brands and differentiate themselves legislation might not differentiate between EVs and from the competition. internal combustion engines. Jennings says that years of working with automakers “Most vehicles are just getting too quiet for most on interior sounds have shown researchers that people to hear,” Giudice says. “So, we may get to a manufacturers are very interested in sound. stage where these sound-emitting systems have to be “It tells you such a lot about the brand and quality of fitted to every [new] vehicle.” q

Chirping at intersections to be replaced with new signals By Kelly Sinoski, The Vancouver Sun, December 23, 2010

The high-pitched “chirp chirp” signal at Metro option when his city decided to upgrade the signals Vancouver intersections is slowly being silenced. with a new device that causes a vibration and emits a Surrey, Burnaby and Richmond have started phasing low-volume sound when the button is pushed. out the loud electronic chirping signal, which for The so-called new “vibrotactile” signal, he said, not decades has guided visually impaired pedestrians only “satisfies blind people but also people who can’t across east-west streets. hear, with the vibration.” Vancouver and other municipalities will consider The old chirp signal, which involves loudspeakers the move early next year. and has at times woken him from his sleep in the The discussion arose after the Transportation middle of the night, he said, was “outdated.” Association of Canada Only 10 of Surrey’s 58 recommended the sound be intersections have the new phased out across the country signal, which cost $15,000 a because it’s “too readily pop to install. The city will start mistaken for birds commonly a pilot project next year with found in the North American the devices announcing the environment.” location of a specific crossing. The association, which has Burnaby also started installing drafted national guidelines for the same system at some of its Accessible Pedestrian Signals, 220 intersections in the past warned in a 2007 report that year. The cuckoo, meanwhile, is the signal might lead visually still clucking away on its north- impaired pedestrians away south streets across the region. from their route, and suggested it be replaced with the In Richmond, the city has also started a pilot project four-toned tune called the Canadian Melody. to test new signals at four intersections on No. 3 Road “[The chirp] leads to higher rates of lateral deviation at Westminster Highway, Saba Road, Cook Road and in the pedestrian walking path,” the report said. the Richmond-Brighouse Canada Line Station -- as well “Representatives of people with vision loss broadly as two special crosswalks. advocate a change away from the use of [it].” The devices include verbal messages that sound But while the cuckoo is being silenced in some parts when a pedestrian pushes the button on the pole, such of Canada, not all B.C. municipalities are switching to as “Three Road at Saba” and “Amber lights flashing. the new melody. Use caution.” The number of times the caution Sinisa Petrovic, traffic operations manager for the message is repeated is also being tested. City of Surrey, said he wasn’t aware of the melody Rob Sleath, past board chairman of the CNIB, said 4

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16 IN THE NEWS - Continued “there have been some huge advances” in accessible impaired].” audible signals, and the wayfaring announcements will Jerry Dobrovolny, Vancouver’s director of be a big help. transportation, said his city will broach the subject “We’ve always taken the position that a sighted next year with its community partners, including the pedestrian can look up at any street corner and know CNIB. exactly where they are,” he said. He supports the recommendation to switch to the He noted he hopes municipalities across B.C. will melody, he said, to make it consistent with the rest of follow the lead of Metro Vancouver, but noted that if the country and easier for tourists to understand.’ they decide to switch from the chirp to the Canadian Vancouver has 800 signals in the city -- half of which Melody that it’s consistent across the province. are audible. Before making any changes, he said, the He’d also like to see a public education campaign city would have to determine the key locations for the beforehand and consultation with the CNIB. change. “Our view is we feel the cuckoo and the chirp is “It’s quite a big initiative and expensive,” he said, but well recognized right now,” he said. “Consistency is added: “It’s a good thing to do.” q very important to people who are blind or [visually

Canada ratifies UN treaty for Disabled Rights Re-printed from CBC news, Thursday, March 11, 2010

Canada ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Ratification of the convention makes real our goal of Persons with Disabilities on the eve of the Paralympic recognition as full and equal citizens of Canada.” Games in Vancouver. The convention will require provincial governments “Canada is committed to promoting and protecting to update several laws, including making schools the rights of persons with disabilities and enabling inclusive to all students. That means disabled students their full participation in society,” Foreign Affairs can no longer be diverted to special schools as some Minister Lawrence Cannon said Thursday after still are, said Bendina Miller of the Canadian Association delivering the ratified document of Community Living. to UN Secretary General Ban Ki- She cited the experience of one moon in New York City as activist young girl with an intellectual Traci Walters looked on, beaming, disability whose parents tried to from her wheelchair. enroll her in Grade One: “Their “Ratification of this convention fears were proved when they underscores the government of walked in to the school office Canada’s strong commitment to and the secretary took one look this goal,” Cannon said. at them and said, ‘We don’t do “We are officially turning on its Down’s [Syndrome] here.’” head the notion that people with That student and others like disabilities are helpless, in need of her must now be integrated into care and in need of pity,” Walters a neighborhood school. said later. However, the convention is “The government of Canada’s ratification today of about much more than adding wheelchair ramps. the convention is an historic event for Canadians with It shifts the focus from institutionalizing those with disabilities,” said Marie White, national chair of the disabilities to housing them in the community and Council of Canadians with Disabilities. “It signals the allowing disabled people to challenge in Canadian end of an era where people with disabilities were seen courts, laws or policies that contravene the as objects of charity. international law.. q

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18 Visual problems not necessarily Doctors have enrolled nearly 2000 of their AMD – wet-AMD patients in the “Looking Forward consider also DME Vision Support Pro- gram,” which provides or RVO important resources for the treatment and An older person developing vision prob- management of AMD lems does not necessarily have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), even though that is the most common cause of non- injury visual disability as people age. There are other potential causes. Two of the major ones people should be aware of are diabetic macular edema (DME) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Beyond the injections DME is the most common complication of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), the number Looking Forward’ patient education and support program: one cause of vision loss in working-aged adults in the developed world. As its a very useful tool in ongoing treatment of wet age-related name indicates, DME is a result of diabe- macular degeneration tes, or elevated blood sugar levels. Diabe- tes often leads to problems with the blood circulatory system which are commonly Although great advances have been made computer screen and enlarged, or simply first noticed in the body’s extremities such in recent years in effectively treating and listened to. as the feet. The disease can also damage even reversing the vision loss caused by Participants in the “Looking Forward the small blood vessels in the retina of the wet age-related macular degeneration Vision Support Program” have access eye. These vessels then leak, which causes (AMD), there’s more to managing the to the program’s website and receive swelling of the retina and permanent vi- disease than just receiving treatments four newsletters a year with additional sion loss over time. with innovative new medicine, important information. Another feature of the In the early stages of DME there is usu- as they are. program is the ability to register future ally no pain and no impact on vision. The Learning about the disease and what to appointments and receive reminder first symptoms most often are “floaters” expect on the journey with AMD is also a phone calls just before they come up. Very or spots in the line of vision, then blurry vital part of managing it and continuing to popular with patients are the advisory vision. Ultimately there is loss of contrast get the most out of life while living with services of experts including a registered and sharpness of central vision and, as it. That’s where the “Looking Forward nurse, dietician and transportation blood leakages cover more of the retina, Vision Support Program” comes in. It’s consultant. hazy or blocked vision. proving to be a very useful program for ”Looking Forward” is not a one-size- The current standard treatment for DME is both doctors and patients, as well as their fits-all approach. Participants are given laser therapy to slow or stabilize the de- caregivers and family members. the option of being administered the cline in vision. However, it usually leads to “I encourage my eligible patients to National Eye Institute’s Visual Functioning minimal improvements in vision and the enroll in the program and I’ve been Questionnaire-25 (VFQ25) to determine treatment carries the risk of causing further getting excellent feedback from them the level of their visual disability. damage to the eye. about it,” says Dr. Tom Sheidow, a retinal This option in the program is based Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) occurs when specialist in London, Ontario. “They on published research showing that, there is a disruption of blood flow in the find it very useful and we are assured depending on the VFQ25 score, patients retina, usually from a vein blockage. This patients are receiving credible and useful will benefit from vastly different types of can lead to a balloon effect as blood is information about how to get the most programs and tips. This element of the stopped and when this balloon bursts or out of their treatment and good tips on program has been very well received by starts leaking, the resulting blood flow will how to manage their AMD.” patients and family members. affect vision, sometimes drastically. In fact The program is provided free of “I’ve found the Looking Forward RVO is the third most common retinal dis- charge to patients who are receiving a program to be an excellent complement ease after wet age-related macular degen- certain treatment for wet AMD. It starts to the treatment I provide to my AMD eration (AMD) and DME. with the doctor providing the patient patients and their families,” explains A similar problem in the brain is a stroke, with an overview of the program and a Dr. Sheidow, who has already enrolled and the risk factors for RVO are the same registration form. The patient and doctor 36 patients. “The information is well as other cardiovascular problems – age, both sign the form and it is sent in to a presented, easy to understand and gives diabetes, high blood pressure and high third party firm that runs the program. everyone a solid grasp of what to expect cholesterol. Laser therapy can be used to After the completed registration is as treatments continue. We all really treat some types of RVO. confirmed by phone, the patient receives appreciate having this extra support.” What does the future hold for people at a starter kit with a variety of information Anyone requiring or already receiving risk of or affected by RVO or DME? “There about AMD and how to manage it and the treatment for wet AMD and interested in is hope in sight,” says Dr. Sheidow, explain- impact it may be having on their daily life. enrolling in the “Looking Forward Vision ing that new safe and effective treatment The material comes in print form as well Support Program” should talk about it options could soon be made available to as on a DVD that can be viewed on a TV or with their doctor. Canadians affected by RVO and DME.

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22 2011 White Cane Week Person of the Year Award Joe Finley By Mike Potvin, Accessible Sports Program and Development Manager

he Canadian Council of the Blind is pleased to program initiatives or his advocacy work, Joe’s spirit name the late Joe Finley as this year’s White touched the lives of countless people and raised TCane Week Person of the Year. Based in Toronto, awareness for the rights of the blind and visually Joe was an advocate for people living with vision loss impaired throughout the country. and noted philanthropist, spearheading a campaign In the late fall of 2010, Joe lost his battle to cancer. that raised over $8 million to restore the aging CNIB His work continues to live on in the hands of those he Lake Joseph Centre, a fully accessible, camp for the blind and visually impaired in Muskoka, Ontario which serves children to seniors each summer. Shortly after completing his first round of cancer treatment in 2006, Joe founded Joe’s Team Triathlon as a fundraiser for the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Ontario that has become their largest third party fundraiser, raising $3.5 million dollars since its conception. In 2008, Joe, along with Terry Kelly and his guide Tim Tremain, created the Blind Guys Tri team and CCB CHAPTER; allowing blind and visually impaired athletes to compete in the event. Jan Ditchfield, founder of the CCB’s new program, Won with One credits her start to Joe’s innovative and inspiring mission of inclusion. “Joe’s passion and dedication to changing stereotypes of people living with vision loss is the principal that we have built our program around. He was an inspiring leader and visionary, who refused to allow his dreams to be constrained. Joe didn’t believe in the word ‘can’t’ and instead focused his energies on building new opportunities, new programs and new Mike Finley, son of the late Joe Finley, accepting the dreams for people. He was an incredible person who award on his father’s behalf. touched the lives of so many and advocated for the rights of the blind and visually impaired on a daily inspired; creating a network of dedicated people who basis,” said Jan Ditchfield, the CCB’s Accessible Sport still champion for his belief in inclusion. Joe Finley Program Manager. was a leader, a visionary, a source of wisdom and of In 2009, Joe launched The i Factor, a national musical strength. As quoted by Ms. Ditchfield, “He gave with competition for people with vision loss, designing a no thought of his own gain. That was what made Joe program focused on skill development for people with so truly remarkable. He gave because it was just the vision loss in the entertainment industry. This year right thing to do.” The CCB would like to celebrate will see the third installment of this groundbreaking the life of Joe Finley and thank him for his dedication, competition. Whether through his fundraising, determination and inspiration. q

WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 2323 Canadian Council of the Blind Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

NATIONAL PRESIDENT Louise Gillis

1st VICE-PRESIDENT Jim Tokos

2nd VICE-PRESIDENT Linda Sobey

3rd VICE-PRESIDENT Heather Hannett

PAST PRESIDENT Harold Schnellert

BOARD MEMBERS:

Alberta Heather Hannett

British Columbia - Yukon Lori Fry

MANITOBA Dan Monchak

Newfoundland - Labrador Elizabeth Mayo

NOVA SCOTIA Christina Lewis

Ontario Don Grant

Prince Edward Island Robbie Burt

Saskatchewan Jerome Kuntz For more information or to reach a National Board member, please contact the Canadian Council of the Blind at our national office: toll-free; 1-877-304-0968 email; [email protected]

24 Canadian Council of the Blind National Staff

Jim Prowse Mike Potvin Executive Director Programs and Communications Manager As Executive Director at the Canadian Council of the Mike manages communications such as the annual Blind, Jim works closely with the President of the White Cane Week magazine and monthly national organization, as well as the Board of Directors. Jim newsletter, as well as various programs such as the enjoys working with President Louise Gillis and the Accessible Sports and Recreation program and the Board to effect all the positive changes to the CCB. Peer Mentor program. Mike enjoys working closely Jim looks forward to continuing to strengthen the with members of the community, advocating to organization’s capacity; enhancing our ability to improve quality of life for the blind, and working to support more blind and visually impaired individuals increase accessibility in all areas. Mike looks forward into the future. to working with members on a cooperative basis to strengthen our programs; and to continue to enhance Janet McIvor communications throughout the organization. Executive Administrator Janet manages the daily operations of the national Jan Ditchfield office and interacts closely with the Board and all CCB Accessible Sports Program and Development members to ensure issues are addressed and needs Manager are met promptly. Janet is pleased to work with the Jan is the founder of the CCB’s new program Won with diverse and interesting individuals who make up the One and has been working with Paratriathletes with Board of Directors, staff and chapter members. She vision loss and accessible program development since looks forward to the future with CCB moving ahead 2008. As an advocate for inclusion for over 20 years, in a positive direction as current programs and events Jan believes strongly in the rights of all persons to be continue to enhance the lives of blind and visually recognized and respected as equals and is passionate impaired Canadians across the country. about creating new opportunities for people with vision loss to get involved with sport and in life. She is extremely proud of Won with One and is honoured to work with her team and has tremendous respect for this amazing group of individuals, who continue to overcome more than any able-bodied triathlete could ever imagine; just to be able to compete in a sport they love, as equals.

Ryan Van Praet Accessible Sports Program Coordinator Ryan has an extensive background in athletics which includes hockey, golf, football, tennis, curling and triathlon and is living with Retinitis Pigmentosa. In spite of the challenges that life has presented to him, Ryan is a 2002 graduate from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours Bachelor of Arts-Kinesiology Degree. As a finisher of nearly 50 triathlons including 6 Ironmans and 3 marathons; a move to the CCB’s newest program in advocating for accessible sports, Won with One, was a natural progression. Ryan is excited to help visually impaired athletes and persons across Canada feel valued and respected as an equal in life and sport. Won with One provides opportunities to those who may otherwise be left sitting on the sidelines. Sport is simply a catalyst for a fulfilling and productive life.

Kelly Hutcheson Administrative Assistant Kelly started at the National office in March of 2004 as an Administrative Assistant. Along with her receptionist duties, Kelly also looks after travel arrangements, donations and provides office support. She enjoys gardening, reading, good food, photography, current events, has an eclectic taste in music and likes art.

WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 25 CCB 2010 National Convention

By Mike Potvin, Editor he 2010 CCB National Convention was a Gillis, who was elected at the CCB 2010 National great success. Through hard work and per- Convention to serve as CCB National President. Tseverance, much was accomplished and This wonderful news came on the heels of the CCB is now stronger than ever as an organization. announcement that Lucentis will be covered in CCB would like to give special thanks and recog- Nova Scotia; the last province in Canada to agree nition to Louise Gillis and her support crew for to the coverage. This was an issue in which Louise the hosting of the convention. They did an excel- played an instrumental role; and we are extremely lent job and worked tirelessly around the clock to proud of her efforts and results. ensure events ran smoothly. Congratulations to Jim Tokos who remains 1st The Convention hosted informative and inter- Vice-President; and to Linda Sobey who won her esting workshops on membership development, election for 2nd Vice-President. Congratulations CCB/CNIB Collaboration, Sports and Recreation to Heather Hannett who was elected as 3rd vice- programs, Advocacy initiatives, President. and highlighted our innovative Past-President Harold Schnellert congratulates Congratulations to Robbie Burt fundraising products including incoming New-President Louis Gillis. who is the new board member the Kitchens of the World cook- for PEI; and to Christina Lewis book. who is the new board member Although CCB business kept for Nova Scotia. everyone very busy, conven- Thank you to Harold tion participants found time to Schnellert, Past-President, for meet new friends and have a lit- your hard work, dedication and tle fun while being entertained support to the Council; as well with traditional Cape Breton as your great job as chairman of live music. the convention. q Congratulations to Louise

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The main objectives of the CCB are to give people who are blind or vision impaired a voice in their own affairs and to provide rehabilitation through peer support and social and recreational activities. The Objectives of the Council are threefold:

1. To promote the well-being of individuals who are blind or vision impaired through higher education, profitable employment and social association, and to create a closer relation- ship between blind and sighted friends.

2. To organize a nation-wide organization of people who are blind and vision impaired and groups of blind persons throughout Canada.

3. To promote measures for the conservation of sight and the prevention of blindness.

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Confederation des Organismes de Regroupement des Associations de Personnes Phone: 902-424-8500 Personnes Handicapees du Quebec Handicapees de l’Outaouais Fax: 902-424-5819 (COPHAN) 127, rue Jean-Proulx Email: [email protected] 1210-1055 Boul. Rene-Levesque E., Montreal, QC Gatineau, QC J9Z 1T4 Website: www.apsea.ca H2L 4S5 Phone: 819-770-0535 Product: Integration, advocacy, instruction and Phone: 514-284-0155 Fax: 819-770-7006 skills training Fax: 514-284-0775 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Product: Advocacy, education The Hadley School for the Blind Website: www.cophan.org 700 Elm Street, Product: Advocacy, Peer Support, Education Regroupement des Aveugles et Amblyopes Winnetka, IL 60093 – 2554, USA du Montreal-Metropolitain: Phone: 800-323-4238 Council of Canadians with Disabilities 200 - 5215, rue Berri Fax: 847-446-9916 926-294 Portage Avenue, Montréal, QC H2J 2S4 E-mail: [email protected] Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B9 Téléphone: 514-277-4401 Website: www.hadley-school.org Phone: 204-947-0303 Télécopieur: 514-277-8961 Product: Integration, advocacy, instruction and E-mail: [email protected] Courriel: [email protected] skills training Website: www.ccdonline.ca Website: www.raamm.org Product: Advocacy Product: Advocacy, education W. Ross MacDonald School for the Blind 350 Brant Street, International Society of the Handicapped of Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation Brantford, ON N3T 3J9 Greater Vancouver 770 Pacific Blvd. South Phone: 519-759-2522 125-8880 no. 1 Road, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7 Fax: 519-759-1036 Richmond, BC V7C 4C3 Phone: 604-688-6464 Product: Integration, advocacy, instruction and Phone: 604-271-8387 Fax: 604-688-6463 skills training Fax: 604-271-8343 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.disabilityfoundation.org EMPLOYMENT Website: www.vcn.bc.ca/ishbc Product: Advocacy, rehabilitation, recreational Product: Advocacy activities, sports ATN 504-141 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 1G3 Manitoba League of Persons with Saskatchewan Voice of People with Phone: 519-433-7950 Disabilities Disabilities Fax: 519-433-0282 105-500 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3X1 984 Albert Street E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 204-943-6099 Regina, SK S4R 2P7 Website: www.atn.on.ca Fax: 204-942-3146 Contact: Tara George Product: Employment assistance, skills training E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 877-569-3111 Website: www.blindcanadians.ca Fax: 306-569-1889 Career Flight Product: Advocacy, Education E-Mail: [email protected] 1753 Water Street, Suite 2 Website: www.saskvoice.com Miramichi, NB E1N 1B2 Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities Product: Advocacy, education Tel: 506-627-4350 1211-5251 Duke Street, Fax: 506-627-4356 Halifax, NS B3J 1P3 Union Francophone des Aveugles Email: [email protected] Branches: Sydney, New Glasgow, Truro 240 - 3740 rue Berri Website: www.career-flight.com Phone: 866-696-7536 Montréal, QC H2L 4G9 Product: Employment assistance Fax: 902-454-4781 Téléphone: 514-849-2018 E-mail: [email protected] Télécopieur: 514-849-2754 Chrysalis Website: www.msnet.org/leo Courriel: [email protected] 13325 St-Albert Trail, Edmonton, AB T5L 4R3 Product: Advocacy, adaptive equipment Website: www.unionfrancophonedesaveugles.org Contact: Stan Fisher Product: Advocacy Phone: 780-454-9656 PEI Council of the Disabled E-mail: [email protected] 25 University Avenue, CHILD SERVICES Website: www.chrysalis.ab.ca Charlottetown, PE C1A 8B9 Product: Employment assistance, skills training Phone: 902-892-9149 Between Friends Club E-mail: [email protected] 304-501 18th Avenue SW, Durham Region Employment Network Website: www.peicod.pe.ca Calgary, AB T2S 0C7 102 - 22 King Street W., Oshawa, ON L1H 1A3 Product: Advocacy, education, employment Phone: 403-269-9133 Tel: 905-720-1777 assistance Fax: 403-269-3919 Fax: 905-720-1363 E-mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] REACH Canada Website: www.betweenfriends.ab.ca Website: www.dren.org 400 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON Product: Recreational activities, youth camp, Product: Employment assistance, skills training, K1K 2C7 support education Phone: 800-465-8898 Fax: 613-256-6605 EDUCATION E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.reach.ca Atlantic Provinces Special Education Product: Advocacy, education, fundraising Authority 5940 South Street, Halifax, NS B3H 1S6

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220 BAY MANAGEMENT INC CENTRE BUDGET AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT INC 64 RANCHES LTD AXWELL AUTO SERVICE BUKASA LAW OFFICE 915089 ALBERTA LTD B & D STROEVE CHAROLAIS RANCH LTD BULLET BARN MFG CO A 1 TAXI INC B A ROBINSON CO LTD BURGER BARON A HUMAN TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY B MAK MECHANICAL LTD C C ON WHYTE INC A W RESTAURANT BANASH C L D INC ABSOLUTE RESULTS PRODUCTIONS LTD BANGZ BEAUTY CARE CABLE TV OF CAMROSE INC ACADEMIC VISION TUTORING & LEARNING BANKSIDE BAR BILLIARDS CAMERON

AGGREGATE EQUIPMENT ATLANTIC BARRHEAD A W CANADA BREATH INC LTD BASIC BOOKKEEPING SERVICE CANADIAN FREIGHTWAYS LTD ALBERCO CONSTRUCTION LTD BAY STREET CAFE CANADIAN TIRE ASSOCIATE STORE ALBERNI DELI ICIOUS FOODS BEAR HEALTH FOODS LTD CANNERY BREWING CO ALFRED CORNER ELECTRIC BEAUL’S & JOE’S UPHOLSTERY CARPET STORE LTD ALL FIBERGLASS REPAIR INC BERNIE SMITH CARQUEST THORNBURY ALL MCG ANCHORS BEST CANADIAN LIGHTING SIGNS CARTER ALL POOPED OUT BETA FLUID POWER CATA CO ALPINE STABLES LTD BG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD CDA DYNAMIC ENGINEERING ALTONA IGA BILL KLASSEN CEDAR GABLES ALUN EDWARDS CORP LTD BISCEGLIA & CO CENTRAL AUTO AND TRUCK PARTS AMAN DRYWALL LTD BLACK INK CENTRAL AUTO PARTS DIST LTD ANGEL PRINTING BLAZEWOOD STOVES CGI ANGLES PROFESSIONAL HAIR CARE BODNAR DRILLING LTD CHANCES GAMING ENTERTAINMENT APEX DISTRIBUTION INC CTR BONE’S BODY FENDER AQUA SPRINKLERS CHOYA PETROLEUM LTD BONNIE KORZENIOWSKI MLA ST ARCTICOVERS INC JAMES CHRIST THE KING CHURCH - LONG BRANCH ARLENE SCOTT INTERIORS BOTOND TOOL DIE MANUFACTURING LTD CHRISTINE’S TAILOR SHOP ART QUIGGS SERVICE BOUNDARY APPRAISAL SERVICES CITRUS CATERING ARTHUR O SOLHEIM LLP BOYER SECURITY SERVICE LTD CJD GLASS LTD ARTISTIC CAKE DESIGN CENTRE BRADEN HOMES LTD COLLINGWOOD PLUMBING LIMITED ARTS MAINTENANCE SERVICE LTD BRIER PARK STORAGE COLOUR YOUR WORLD ASH BROOKS MANAGEMENT GROUP INC COMFORT SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING ASPEN CONCRETE CORING CUTTING INC LTD BSL MACHINE LTD COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE ATCH CO MENS WEAR BUCK’S HOME BUILDING CENTRE CONTINENTAL SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AVONLEA OUT OF SCHOOL CARE BUDAPEST DINING ROOM & TAVERN

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EmployAbilities Ladner, BC V4K-3M2 HOUSING 4th Floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue Phone: 604-940-4504 Edmonton, AB T5J 3L9 Fax: 604-940-4506 Bethany Care Society Tel: 780-423-4106 E-mail: [email protected] 1001 17th Street NW, Calgary, AB Fax: 780-426-0029 Website: www.bcguidedog.com/ T2N 2E5 E-Mail: [email protected] Type: Guide Dogs Phone: 403-210-4600 Website: www.employabilities.ab.ca Product: Guide dog training, fundraising Fax: 204-947-2932 Product: Employment assistance, skills training E-mail: [email protected] Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Website: www.bethanycare.com IAM Cares Society 4120, Rideau Valley Drive N., Product: Housing, skills training 102-5623 Imperial Street Manotick, ON K4M 1A3 Burnaby, BC V5J 1G1 Branches: Richmond, Victoria, Kingston LAW Branches: Surrey, North Vancouver Phone: 613-692-7777 Phone: 604-436-2921 Fax: 613-692-0650 ARCH Legal Clinic Fax: 604-436-9100 E-mail: [email protected] 110-425 Bloor Street E., E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.guidedogs.ca Toronto, ON M4W 3R5 Website: www.iamcares.com Product: Guide dog training, fundraising Phone: 866-482-ARCH Product: Employment assistance Fax: 1-866-881-ARCF Canine Vision Canada E-mail: [email protected] Line1000 Placement Services P.O. Box 907, Oakville, ON L6J 5E8 Website: www.archlegalclinic.ca 1 - 1355 Bank Street Phone: 905-842-2891 Product: Legal services Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7 Fax: 905-842-2891 Phone: 613-526-1000 E-mail: [email protected] PROVINCIAL TECHNICAL AIDS AND Fax: 613-731-3510 Website: www.dogguides.com DEVICES FUNDING PROGRAMS E-mail: [email protected] Product: Provides dog guides for the blind or Website: www.line1000.ca visually impaired Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Product: Employment assistance, skills training, 10030 - 107 Street, education Fondation Mira Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4 1820, rang Nord-Ouest, Branches: Edmonton Link Up Employment Services for Persons Ste-Madeleine, QC J0H 1S0 Phone: 780-427-2631 with Disabilities Phone: 450-795-3725 801 - 1075 Bay Street Fax: 450-795-3789 Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Toronto, ON M5S 2B1 E-mail: [email protected] Suite M1-57, Macdonald Block, Tel: 416-413-4922 Website: www.mira.ca 900 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M7A 1R3 Fax: 416-413-4927 Product: Guide dog training Phone: 800-268-1154 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.health.gov.on.ca Website: www.linkup.ca Guide Dog Users of Canada (GDUC) Product: Employment assistance, skills training, Suite 404 - 20 Southport Street Quebec Programme D’aides Visuelles education Toronto, ON M6S 4Y8 1125, chemin Saint-Louis, Contact: C. Ferguson Secretary Sillery QU G1S 1E7 Path Employment Services: Phone: 1-877-285-9805 Phone: 418-646-4636 7 -140 King Street E., Fax: 416-236-4280 Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2 E-mail: [email protected] Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living Phone: 905-528-6611 Website: www.gduc.ca (SAIL) Fax: 905-528-2181 Product: Education, peer support, wellness fund 3475 Albert Street, Regina, SK S4S 6X6 Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-667-7766 (Saskatchewan only) Website: www.pathemployment.com Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides E-mail: [email protected] Product: Employment assistance, skills training 152 Wilson Street, Oshawa, ON L6K 3H2 Phone: 905-842-2891 PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL ADVISORY Reaching E-Quality Employment Services Fax: 905-842-3373 COUNCILS & CONTACTS 305-1200 Portage Avenue, E-mail: [email protected] Winnipeg, MB R3G 0T5 Website: www.dogguides.com Alberta Contact: Teresa Andreychuk Product: Guide dog training, fundraising Office: Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons Phone: 204-947-1609 with Disabilities Fax: 204-947-2932 Western Guide Dog Foundation 301-11044 82nd Ave. E-mail: [email protected] 14550, 116th Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 0T2 Website: www.re-es.org Edmonton, AB T5M 3E9 Contact: Terry Keyko Product: Employment assistance, rehabilitation, Phone: 877-252-9433 Phone: 780 422-1095 (and TTY) skills training Fax: 780-944-9571 Toll-Free: 800-272-8841 (and TTY) E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 780-422-9691 GUIDE DOGS Website: www.guidedog.ca E-mail: [email protected] Product: Guide dog training Website: www.premierscouncil.ab.ca BC Guide Dog Services #10-4767 64th Street,

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CONTRADA ENTERPRISES LTD EAST SIDE MARIOS GENERAL AXLE PRODUCTS INC

CONWAY DOOR & HARDWARE INC EASTERN PASSAGE CHIROPRACTIC GIBBARD FURNITURE SHOPS LTD CENTRE COOPER BOARDING KENNELS GILLETTE LLOYD EASY STREET PUB CORI BY DESIGN GREEN ACRES RESTAURANT ECONOMICAL INSURANCE GROUP CRAFTED KITCHENS GRID LOCK DECKING EECOL ELECTRIC LTD CRESCENDO FOR HAIR GROUP ONE WEALTH STRATEGISTS ELITE HAIR CRESCENT HEIGHTS IDA PHARMACY HAIR ENERGY ELLARD WILLSON ENGINEERING LTD CUMIS RETIREMENT SERVICES HAIR LOOM ERIN J CULL INSURANCE AGENCY INC CUSTOM CASE COMPANY HARBOUR DANCE CENTRE ERNEST MOUNTAIN TRUCKING CUSTOM PAVING HARBOUR VIEW RESTAURANT & EVELYN BEER CATERING D J PLUMBING LTD EXCELL VENTILATION & METAL FAB HARBOURLITE RESTAURANT D M DUMPHY BACKHOE LTD HAV-A-CIGAR DAHLEN CONTRACTING LTD EXPRESSIONS & DELIGHTS HAVERSTOCK PALLETS INC DAN LAVIOLETTE FAMILY DAIRY BAR HEARTWOOD CONSTRUCTION INC DAVE IMBER TRUCKING LTD FATHER FRANK STEMPFLE HEAVEN ON EARTH NATURAL FOODS DAVE ROSS EQUIPMENT LTD FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA HELEN ATNIKOV DE MARCHI CONSTRUCTION LTD FIREPLACES BY MARIO HELIX ANALYTIX INC DENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FIRST CALGARY SAVINGS HERRINGTON MOBILE MECHANIC DENTFORCE FLAMBOROUGH SEPTIC HIBBS MECHANICAL SERVICES INC DEPT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE FLECK’S ROTOTILLING HIDDEN VALLEY COLONY DIN PROJECTS FLEET LOSS CONTROL LTD HIGH LUNCH DINO’S FAMILY RESTAURANT FLIN FLON DENTAL CORP. HILLCREST HOTEL A COAST RESORT DORIGO SYSTEMS LTD FLOTECH DISPENSING HOLLYWOOD LOOK HAIR AND BEAUTY DR DANIEL J GAU FORESIGHT CONSTRUCTORS LTD HOLY CROSS PRIORY DR DAVID MERCHANT FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS HOLY REDEEMER CONVENT DR GORDON CAMERON FRANKLIN LEUNG HOMBURG INSURANCE DR J MACDONALD FREIGHTLINER MANITOBA LTD HONEST LAWYER RESTAURANT DR MARGARET W KILSHAW FRIESEN’S GENERAL STORE HOUSE COMPANY LTD DRC CONSTRUCTION LTD FUNK’S DRIVING SCHOOL HOUSTON AGENCIES DRUMMOND FUELS LTD G D TRUCKING HUDSON AUTO BODY DUBECKI MIKE HOMES LTD GARMENT EXPRESS HYATT DISPENSARY DUNDEE PRIVATE INVESTORS GARWOOD JONES HANHAM I W KUHN ENVIRONMENTAL LTD DYMIN STEEL INC ARCHITECTS IMPACT AUTO AUCTION LTD E B MARTIN COUNTRY WELDING GEMINI GROUP INC INDUSTRIAL GRAPHICS EAGLETECH ELECTRIC LTD

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British Columbia 400 University Ave., 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON M7A 2R9 Tel: 514-489-8201 Office: Disability Issues & Awareness, Ministry of Contact: Jeff Adams Fax: 514-489-3477 Human Resources Phone: 416-314-7545 E-mail: [email protected] 614 Humbolt St., 2nd Fl. Fax: 416-314-7467 Website: www.mab.ca Victoria, BC V8W 9H8 TTY: 877-877-0126 Product: Rehab services, housing Contact: Frank Jonasen E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 250-365-1716, Fax: 205-387-1610 RESEARCH E-mail: [email protected] Prince Edward Island Office: PEI Council of the Disabled Inc. Foundation Fighting Blindness Manitoba 300-25 University Ave., P.O. Box 2128, 703 - 60, St. Clair Avenue E. Office: Family Services and Housing, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N7 Toronto, ON M4T 1N5 Policy and Planning Contact: Anne Lie-Nielsen Branches: Halifax, Guelph, Ottawa 219-114 Garry St., Phone: 902-892-9149 Tel: 800-461-3331 Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V6 Fax: 902-566-1919 Fax: 416-360-0060 Contact: Jim Derksen Website: www.peicod.pe.ca E-Mail: info.ffb.ca Phone: 204-945-5351 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ffb.ca Fax: 204-945-2156 Product: Eye research E-mail: [email protected] Quebec Office: Office des personnes handicapées SERVICE PROVIDERS New Brunswick du Québec Office: Premier’s Council on the Status 309 Brock St., Drummondville, QC J2B 1C5 Canadian National Institute for of Disabled Persons Contact: Denis Boulanger the Blind 648-440 King St., Phone: 819-475-8533 1929 Bayview Avenue, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H8 Fax: 514-284-0775 Toronto, ON M4G 3E8 Contact: Randy Dickinson E-mail: [email protected] Branches: Calgary, Edmonton, Kamloops, Phone: 506-444-3000 (and TTY) Vancouver, Winnipeg, Bathurst, Miramichi, Toll-free: 800-442-4412 (in NB) Saskatchewan Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, Grand Falls/ Fax: 506-444-3001 Office: Office of Disability Issues Windsor, St-John’s, Sydney, Halifax, Brantford, E-mail: [email protected] 14-1920 Broad St., Regina, SK S4P 3V8 Oshawa, Cornwall, Windsor, Mississauga, Website: www.gnb.ca/0048 Contact: Daryl Stubel Hamilton, Kingston, Ottawa, Pembroke, Sault Ste. Phone: 306-787-7283 Marie, Barrie, Waterloo, Montreal, Regina Newfoundland Fax: 306-798-0364 Phone: 416-486-2500 Fax: 416-480-7677 Office: Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Newfoundland & Labrador (COD) Website: www.gov.sk.ca/odi Website: www.cnib.ca 4 Escasoni Place, Product: Adaptive equipment, referrals, education, St. John’s, NF A1A 3R6 Yukon library services, rehab services Contact: Mary Ennis Office: Department of Health & Phone: 709-722-7011, Fax: 709-722-4424 Social Services, Adult Services Children’s Ability Fund TTY: 709-722-7998 PO Box 2703, Whitehorse, YK Y1A 2C6 301-12431 Stony Plain Road, Contact: Leona Corniere Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3 Northwest Territories Phone: 867-668-3674 Phone: 780-454-9191 Office: Northwest Territories Council Fax: 867-667-3096 Fax: 780-452-5036 for Disabled Persons E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 5014-47th St., P.O. Box 1387, Yellowknife, NT Website: www.hss.gov.yk.ca/ssframe.html Website: www.childrensabilityfund.ab.ca X1A 2P1 Product: Adaptive equipment, bursaries Contact: Cecily Hewitt REHABILITATION Phone: 867-873-8230 Children’s Link Society Fax: 867-873-4124 Alberta Association of Rehabilitation Centres 2-4412 Manilla Road SE, TTY: 867- 920-2674 2910 - 3 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6T7 Calgary, AB T2G 4B7 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 403-250-9495 Phone: 403-230-9158 Fax: 403-291-9864 Fax: 403-230-3252 Nova Scotia Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Office: Nova Scotia Disabled Persons Commission Website: www.albertarehab.org Website: www.childrenslink.ca PO Box 222, Halifax, NS B3J 2M4 Product: Rehab services Product: Support, education, research Contact: Judy Hughes Phone: 902-424-8280 Center for Sight Enhancement Institut Nazareth & Louis-Braille Fax: 902-424-0592 University of Waterloo, School of Optometry 1111, rue St-Charles O., TTY: 902-424-2667 Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Longueuil, QC J4K 5G4 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 519-888-4708 Phone: 800-361-7063 Website: www.gov.ns.ca/disa Fax: 519-746-2337 Fax: 450-463-0243 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Nunavut No listings at present. Website: www.optometry.uwaterloo.ca Website: www.inlb.qc.ca Product: Rehab services Product: Integration, support, rehab services Ontario Montreal Association for the Blind Office: Accessibility Advisory Council of Ontario 7000, Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, QC, H4B 1R3

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INFUSION CONTEMPORARY CUISINE KEY SEISMIC SOLUTIONS LTD MAR WIN AGENCY

INGHAM PHARMACY KILLAM PROPERTIES INC MARGARET SEAWARD

INTEGRITY AUTO REPAIR KINGDOM BEAUTY SUPPLIES INC MARGETT’S MEAT MARKET

INTERIOR CARE KOM LYNN ASSOCIATES MARION DAVIDSON

INTERLAKE COLONY FARMS LTD KRUSHEL FARRINGTON BARR & SOLIC MARITIME INDUSTRIAL MACHINING INC IRENE MELNYK L E VEINOTTE & SONS LIMITED MARLENE JACQUES ISLAND TRUCK & AUTO COLLISION LAFARGE CANADA INC MATHESON ASSOCIATES IVAN CYCLE & MOTOR REPAIR LAKEFRONT GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY MAVERICK SPORTS COLLECTABLES J & D TROPHIES & ENGRAVING LARRY HUNT MAY PEMBERTON J & R RV PARK SERVICES LARSON MAYFIELD TOYOTA J JENKINS & SON LANDSCAPE LEACOCK TRAVEL TOURS CONTRACTING MCCALLUM PHARMACY LEEANNE’S FRAMING J P UNIAC INSURANCE BROKER LTD MCDONALD BROS ELECTRIC LTD LEMIEUX JADE TRANSPORT LTD MCDONALD BROS ELECTRIC LTD LEVY POOLS LTD JAMES WOOD CONSTRUCTION LTD MCKENZIE CONTRACTING LTD LIBERTY TAX SERVICE JAMIESON ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION MCKINLEY BALANCING INC LIGHT ENERGY DESIGN SUPPLY JANES RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA MCKNIGHT HAULAGE LITTLE ANGELS DAYCARE JASMINE RESTAURANT LTD MEADOWS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LTD LITTLE ANGELS DAYCARE JET LUBE OF CANADA LTD MECHANICAL MANAGEMENT LITTLE BEAVER VARIETY JOE LONGO METRO BLASTING INC LO COST WESTERN PHARMACY INC JOHN M HALL/HOUSE OF QUALITY LINEN MICRO KOOL COMPUTERS LOAD POINT MAINTENANCE INSTALL JOHNSTON DRUG WHOLESALE LTD MID CANADA PRODUCTION SERVICES LONDON DRUGS INC JOLLY GREEN THUMB LONG LIFE LTD MID WEST ELECTRIC LTD JONS PLANT FACTORY LTD LORI’S LEATHER & REPAIR MILLER SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM LTD JUS FOR MEN BARBERING LUCIENNE BERGERON MINAS PASTRIES K & J AUTOBODY LTD LUMSDAINE’S HOUSE OF SERVICE LTD MIRAMICHI HEARING AUDIO INK K B DESIGN INC LUSO MART IMPORTS LTD MOMS PEROGIE FACTORY K F ROLL SHUTTER MFG LTD LYNK ELECTRIC LTD MONTO RENO MARINA LIMITED KANS OF ANY COLOUR LTD MACGOWAN’S OLDWARE & ANTIQUES MOORE BROTHERS TRANSPORT LTD KAPLER HARDWARE MACHON POINT FISHERMAN’S CO OP MOTOSPORTS KARO GROUP MAGNUM EXPRESS LTD MR ANGELO MEMMOLO KAUPP ELECTRIC LTD MAMBO GOURMET PIZZA MR BARRY DAHL KEN KANE AERIAL SPRAY 1988 LTD MANNING HAIR LTD MR BILL ROBERTSON KENNEBECASIS RENTALS LTD MANNY MINUK MR HANS KRUMBHOLZ KENNEDY’S SPORTS PUB MAPLE LEAF DRILLING

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Intervention Manitoba Inc. British Columbia Blind Sports and Recreation Zone Loisirs Monteregie: Suite 201 - 1100 Concordia Avenue Association 3000, avenue Boulle Winnipeg, MB R2K 4B8 #330 - 5055 Joyce Street, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 1H9 Telephone: 204-949-3730 Vancouver , BC V5R 6B2 Contact: Jean Lemonde Fax: 204-949-3732 Phone: 604-325-8638 Téléphone: 888-999-0404 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: 604-325-1638 Fax: 450-773-7736 Website: www.imi-mb.com E-mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Product: Recreation, support, employment Website: www.bcblindsports.bc.ca/ Website: www.zlm.qc.ca assistance Product: Coaching, sports and recreation Product: Sports and recreation, advocacy

Society of Manitobans with Disabilities Blind Sailing Canada SUPPORT 825 Sherbrook Street 45 Brahms Avenue, Toronto, ON Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1M5 M2H 1H3 Family Support Institute Manitoba Blind Tel: 866-282-8041 Phone: 416-496-5089 Sports Association Fax: 204-975-3012 Fax: 416-489-8221 300-30 East Sixth Avenue, E-Mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Vancouver, BC V5T 4P4 Website: www.smd.mb.ca Website: www.blindsailing.ca Phone: 604-875-1119 Product: Support, skills training, employment Product: Sailing Fax: 1-604-875-6744 assistance, referrals, rehab services E-mail: [email protected] Canadian Blind Sports Association Website: www.familysupportbc.com SOCIAL 7 Mill Street, Lower Level, Product: Family support Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Connectra Phone: 613-256-7792 TEXT CONVERSION 330 Pacific Blvd. South Fax: 613-256-8759 Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 5E7 Product: Sports and recreation John Milton Society for the Blind in Canada Contact: Kirk Duncan 202 - 40 St-Clair Avenue E. Tel: 604-688-6464 ext127 Central Ontario Developmental Riding Toronto, ON M4T 1M9 Fax: 604-688-6463 Program Phone: 416-960-3953 E-Mail: [email protected] 584 Pioneer Tower Road, Fax: 416-960-3570 Website: www.connectra.org Kitchener, ON N2P 2H9 E-mail: [email protected] Product: Social integration Phone: 519-653-4686 Website: www.jmsblind.ca Fax: 519-653-5565 Product: Converting text to Braille and audio SPORTS AND RECREATION E-mail: [email protected] formats Website: www.codrp.com Alberta Sport and Recreation Association of Product: Therapeutic horseback riding, youth camp La Magnetotheque the Blind 301-1055 Boul. Rene-Levesque, 7-15 Colonel Baker Place NE Centre de Loisirs Metropolitain pour Montréal, QC H2L 4S5 Calgary, AB T2E 4Z3 Handicapes Visuels Phone: 800-361-0635 Fax: 514-282-1676 Contact: Darlene Murphy 7350 rue de la Nantaise E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 403-262-5332 Anjou, QC, H1M 1B5 Website: www.lamagnetotheque.qc.ca Fax: 403-265-7221 Tel: 514-353-1115 Product: Converting written literature to audio E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: 514-354-8840 format Website: www.asrab.ab.ca Website: www.blindsport.mb.ca Product: Coaching, sports and recreation Product: Sports and recreation T-Base Communications 19 Main Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 1A9 Association Quebecoise de Loisirs pour Manitoba Blind Sports Association Phone: 613-236-0484 Fax: 613-232-6881 Personnes Handicapees 145 Pacific Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6 E-mail: [email protected] 4545, av. Pierre-De Coubertin Contact: Cathy Derewianchuk Website: www.tbase.com C.P. 1000, succursale M Phone: 204-925-5694 Product: Converting text to Braille and audio Montréal, QC H1V 3R2 Fax: 204-925-5792 formats Contact: Jolyane Simard E-mail: [email protected] Tél.: 514-252-3144 Website: www.blindsport.mb.ca Téléc.: 514-252-8360 Product: Sports and recreation E-Mail : [email protected] Website: www.aqlph.qc.ca National Capital Visually Impaired Sports Product: Sports and recreation, advocacy Association 4 - 880 Wellington Street BC Disability Sports Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7 322 - 1367 West Broadway Street Tel: 613-569-7632 Vancouver, BC V6H 4A9 Email: Paul Marcinov [email protected] Phone: 604-737-3035 Website: www.ncscd.ca/ncvisapage.html Fax: 604-737-3039 Product: Sports and recreation E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cnib.ca Product: Coaching, sports and recreation

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WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 41 Triathlon Team Making a Difference By Timothy Moore, Triathlon Magazine Canada Published on January 3, 2011

erry Gardner looked in the mirror and saw members of the 2011 edition of the Paratriathlete team, nothing. His sight was gone. The life he had Won with One, sponsored by the Canadian Council of Tknown for 46 years was over. He suddenly felt the Blind. lost. Demand for a place on the team has overwhelmed “I went four years not only trying to deal with vision Ditchfield, manager of accessible sports and development loss but I was looking for something to give my life at the Council. There are plans to expand each year, purpose,” Gardner says. After having worked 12 to 14 though she’s holding back because she “doesn’t want to hectic hours a day as a self-employed courier broker, he let anyone down”. found himself at home doing nothing. As a self-funded program, the team also has limited Then Gardner got a call from Jan Ditchfield. resources and can’t afford to expand too fast. With Ditchfield asked Gardner, then 50, to compete at Joe’s athletes and guides, there are double race fees at some Team Triathlon in Muskoka, Ontario. While his previous events, the cost of two flights and then the $8000 needed athletic experience consisted of watching sports on TV, to buy a decent tandem. he says, he “jumped” at the opportunity. While there are constraints, they haven’t diminished “I have a purpose now,” the Corner Brook, Ditchfield’s enthusiasm nor her vision for where the Newfoundland-based age-grouper says. team is headed. In two short years, one of Canada’s newest national “Equals in life, equals in sport,” she says. athletic teams has emerged. Gardner is one of the 13 Ditchfield’s longer-term objective is to get triathlon into the Paralympic Games in 2016. PHOTO TOP: Won with One athletes at the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman For that to happen, at least five countries must have World Championships 70.3. Left to right: Devon Smibert (Brian’s guide), teams; so far, there’s Canada and the US, through The C Brian Cowie (VI athlete, 3rd place finish in the paratriathlete category), Ryan Van Praet (VI athlete, 2nd place finish in the paratriathlete Different Foundation. category), and Syd Trefiak (Ryan’s guide). Photo by Jan Ditchfield. Ditchfield is looking to encourage Australia,

42 New Zealand and the UK to develop teams. The more, place in his division. In terms of all competitors, Cowie the better, she says. finished ahead of more than 1100 others on the day. Two athletes on Won with One are on the elite fast Note: Cowie’s guide, Meyrick Jones, has an artificial leg. track: Ryan Van Praet and Brian Cowie. And while part Both Cowie and Jones live in the Vancouver area. of the reason for developing the team is to help these Toronto-based Rober says “I’m constantly having to athletes attain a higher standard in the sport, Ditchfield change the way I think.” says elite development isn’t the raison d’etre for the Rober points to an early conversation with one athlete, team. an Olympic-level swimmer transitioning to triathlon, “No one person on the team is more important than who believed he’d had a disappointing race. She asked anyone else,” Ditchfield says. the athlete what he had taken in terms of nutrition The current team ranges in age as well as their level of during the race. He said: Water.” experience in the sport. I was shocked,” Rober said. “I felt guilty,” she said, Myra Rodrigues has no illusions about representing because she had taken for granted he knew about Canada at the Olympic level. But the 67-year-old athlete, energy drinks, bars and gels. But he didn’t know they who has been blind since childhood, power walked her even existed because he had never seen an ad for any way to the finish of the New York City Triathlon in July. of them, watched other athletes using them or viewed Some team members have been blind since birth, them on a store shelf. while others have lost their sight through their lives. Rober says, except for the need for visual cues, Robbie Burt was born legally blind. Dave Carragher there’s no difference in how the Won with One athletes started to lose his sight when he was 12. approach the sport compared with sighted athletes - Van Praet had a degenerative disease that took his they each want to train longer and go faster. sight as did Cowie. Both athletes competed in the sport “These athletes can’t wait to get training.” Gardner, for before having to tap guides for directions; both have example, is keen for Rober to give him the green light competed at the Ironman World Championships in to increase his training volume. When he first took the Kona. Cowie won the Physically Challenged division in plunge in his local pool, Gardner says he could barely Hawaii in 2009. complete one 25-metre lap. Now his regular set is 80 “We’ve got the typical Type-A personality that you laps, or 2 kilometres. have for all triathletes,” Cathy Rober, the team’s volunteer “It’s the every day competition with myself that makes head coach, says. “They want so badly to get strong and it great for me,” Gardner says. do well and work really hard. In a sense Gardner has an advantage over some team “The team’s motto is: Dream. Achieve. TRIumph.” members because he has an image of what swimming, Most of the athletes, throughout their lives, have been cycling and running look like. treated as if they can’t, as if they’re disabled,” Rober says. But for the athletes who’ve been blind since birth, “But they’re not. They are totally able-bodied. They can visual clues won’t work, Rober says. That’s when she race at the same speed or better than sighted people.” needs to physically manipulate an athlete’s hand, for For a sense of the competitiveness of the athletes: example, on the deck of a pool or in the water to teach Cowie finished Ironman Canada in August in 12:54, first proper entry and pull positions. 4

Shane Wegner (VI athlete) and Chris Barnes (sighted guide) at NYC Myra Rodrigues (VI athlete) and Jan Ditchfield (sighted guide) at Triathlon 2010 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon 2010

WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 43 44 Canada’s National Visually Impaired Paratriathlon Team

Swim start at NYC Triathlon 2010

“The added challenge with swimming is that a lot of visual impaired athletes rely so heavily on their sense of hearing but it’s lost when their head is immersed,” Rober Brian Cowie Chris Zonruiter Dave Carragher says, so some athletes first need to learn to relax around water before they can learn to swim. For that reason, the team has had to initially focus on accepting athletes with at least some basic swimming skill. Rober says there’s one other key challenge for her athletes: the need for a guide. First, the guide must live close to you. Second, the guide must have a schedule that matches your own. Third, the guide has to be better than you. “You need your guide to be faster than you,” Rober Dean Steacy Geza Fenyo Myra Rodrigues says because they have to be able to not only keep up with you but also to talk you through the session. “A guide can’t just say ‘watch out’ because that doesn’t mean anything to anyone who can’t see. A guide has to be able to tell that a person is coming on the left, there’s a woman with a stroller on the right or grab the athlete’s hands when the ground gets rough. “The team recently completed a recruitment campaign for guides but there’s always a need for more of them. Robbie Burt Ron Hackett Ryan Van Praet Without a guide, riding or running outside is out of the question for the athletes. “Our athletes won’t slow you down,” Ditchfield says of one of the misconceptions she’s trying to dispel. None of the team’s members “view themselves as disabled. They are there to compete, to win. “It’s a theme constant in chatting with everyone involved. These athletes want nothing except the chance for a sense of normalcy. Being part of the team has an even simpler meaning Shane Wegner Shelley Ann Morris Terry Gardner for Gardner. “It gives me purpose to get up every day, to go do my TEAM SPONSORS: training, to look forward to competitions, to compete not only alongside, but against, able-bodied athletes.” For more information on the Canadian Council of the Blind’s Won With Won program, please www. wonwithone.com **NOTE: Paratriathlon is now a part of the Paralympic Games and will make its debut at the Tim McIsaac 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. q

WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 45 Kitchens of the World: Travel the World from Your Kitchen MAHSHY - EGYPT

A COOKBOOK FEATURING 200 RECIPES

he Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), is available in hard copy or EBook versions and the largest membership based organization features recipes and colour photographs from 102 Tfor the blind, is pleased to introduce the countries. The book also includes maps, iconic Kitchens of the World™ cookbook. features of each country and demographics. Jim Tokos, CCB Vice-President, states “This “Our partner schools like it because it serves is a very high end product with the premise as an educational tool for parents, students and that preparing food and with whom we share teachers,” notes Tokos. it can overcome geography Mr. Tokos goes on to say, “Quite and politics and can lead to an frankly, I can’t think of many appreciation of other cultures,” charities willing to share with The cookbook features over their fundraising ventures, but 200 recipes donated by 102 we are. This is not the blind embassies and 600 high resolution leading the blind, but the blind photographs contributed by 200 leading.” photographers from all over the The theme of the cook book world. Every section contains is food is more than basic a map of each country with sustenance and nourishment. demographics and featuring Food offers a kaleidoscope of some iconic pictures. images and inculcated values The cookbook is designed to beyond the innate need for raise funds for all charities and immediate gratification. non-profit organizations and How and what we eat, how

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WHITE CANE MAGAZINE 2011 47 LACK OF VISION NO LONGER A BARRIER Treadmill Tether TO FITNESS By Ryan Van Praet, Accessible Sports Program Coordinator

s it is quite understandable that an individual with hip, tie the same amount of rope onto the belt at the little or no vision may be apprehensive about right hip. Tie each loose end of rope to a D-clip. Done, Agetting on a treadmill, my recent simple invention it’s that simple. will hopefully alleviate some of those worries. Walking or running on a moving surface can be tricky How it works: to the most coordinated person with the perfect vision, Most treadmills have a crossbar just below the console; however when vision is limited so is a vital part of the this is your point of contact. body’s sensory system. The sense of sight plays a key 1) Step on treadmill with belt around your waist, rope role in gathering information for the body in order to facing forward control balance, judge distance and frame of reference; 2) Take left rope and loop it over the top of the right all of these things being very important on a treadmill or side of the crossbar (the D-clip attaches the rope in life in general. back onto itself). Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle should be 3) Take the right rope and loop it over the top of the barrier-free and hence my creation of the “treadmill left side of the crossbar (again clipping the D-clip tether”. This creation came about in early 2010 when onto the rope) training for triathlons made it necessary to run indoors 4) You are now standing on the treadmill, belt low on on a treadmill. your waist and the ropes crossed over in front of While walking/running an individual uses sensory you. You are all clipped in and ready to go. feedback from their vision to judge their frame of reference and to adjust to their forward/backward and While walking and running in a natural position you lateral drifting on the moving track. A simple design are standing tall and hands free from the treadmill. If you allows the blind/visually impaired exerciser to recover start to drift towards the back of the treadmill, the ropes some of that lost sensory feedback (no longer provided will tighten, pull on the belt and the tension will be felt by the eyes, but provided now in part by the tether). on the small of the back of the exerciser. This slight “push” will let them know that they have drifted back a The Materials: little too far. As well, due to the crossover of the ropes, Putting a treadmill tether together is very simple and a drift to the left will be felt on the left hip, a drift to the affordable, as well substitutions in materials can be made right will be felt on the right hip. This sensory feedback to best suit each persons preferences. will allow the exerciser to maintain a more centralized For my tether I use the following: position on the treadmill, feeling more confident that • 2 D clips or carabeeners they will not be falling off anytime soon. Another tip is • Approximately 3-4 feet of cord found in blinds or to do a “side check” occasionally with your hand. A quick window dressings (this is thin but strong). *Rope of tap on the side rail will allow the exerciser to know if any sort is also acceptable. Remember that this tether they are drifting laterally as well. is NOT supporting your weight it is simply providing Again, this tether is not meant to support a persons feedback. weight, it is simply a tool that is useful in promoting • 1 belt (I currently use a race number belt familiar to confidence and safety while exercising on a treadmill; many triathletes and runners) this is a stretchy nylon alleviating the need to be constantly hanging on to the belt that is crucial in providing feedback. bars.

The Process: For more information, please contact Ryan Van Praet at: It’s simple! Tie 1.5-2 feet of rope onto the belt at the left [email protected] q

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