Inclusion in Motion by AEBC

Are you looking for practical tips to ensure accessible banking? Whether you're using an ATM, reading statements, or banking online listen in to learn how to find out what is available, and how to get the services you need.

What do people who are blind or partially sighted, and their families, need to know about dementia? Join AEBC and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario as experts in the field, Dr Natalie Phillips, Dr. Walter Wittich and caregiver and AEBC member Diana Brent explore topics such as signs to watch for, accessible testing, advocating for a loved one, and the experience of caregiving when you're blind.

An experimental treatment combining gene therapy with special goggles has helped some participants detect light and locate objects. Listen in to learn more about this groundbreaking research and what it could mean for people with advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP)

Listen to Louise Johnson's tribute to Nate, a beloved guide dog who touched so many lives. From puppyhood through formal training, discover the special bond he shared with Louise and her family. A touching story of love and the incredible impact of guide dogs.

What do guide dogs do when they have "time off"? Richard Marion shares the lighter side of a guide dog's life.

Voters in Toronto now have a new Braille mail-in voting option, giving eligible voters the ability to mark their ballot independently from home. Listen in to learn more about requesting a Braille Voting Package.

Listen to this President's Report! It's a great way to catch up on what AEBC has been doing, our progress and challenges as well as some of what lies ahead. If you're a member of AEBC, you won't want to miss anything! Have a listen.

What does a positive restaurant experience look like for guide dog teams? Listen in to hear how much a welcoming, inclusive environment can mean.

Betty has partnered with eight guide dogs over the years. Along the way, she's experienced changes in the world, guide dog training, and in her own life. Betty shares some of the unexpected quirks and memorable moments from her years with various guide dogs and reveals their common thread. You don't want to miss this insightful and heartwarming article!

What does it look like when young disabled and neurodivergent people come together to learn, connect and get creative? Listen in as we explore a bit about what AccessNow's free program, FUTURES, has to offer, including a book club, visual arts sessions, and more!

In the final installment of his travel series, Richard shares more about his recent travels to London, Edinburgh and Paris, including his experiences with accessible public transit, crossing signals, cobblestone streets, bike lanes and more. If you missed the first two of this series, you can listen here: Highclere Castle is the Real Downton Abbey and How We Planned Our Accessible European Vacatio...

It is a pleasure to introduce the ten outstanding scholarship recipients for 2026. These students have demonstrated strong academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to advancing accessibility and inclusion. Tune in and discover the stories behind these remarkable young leaders.

Richard describes his visit to Highclere Castle in England and explains why Highclere is much more than the setting of Downton Abbey . He tells about its beautiful gardens, its surprising connections to Canada as well as to the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, and what it was like to experience the estate as a blind visitor.

What is it like to visit Terceira Island in the Azores? Neven Humphrey describes his trip from start to finish, including the highlight: a remarkable donkey farm.

What does it take to plan an accessible European vacation? Richard shares the successes, surprises, and accessibility challenges he encountered while traveling through Edinburgh, London, and Paris as a blind traveler. Plus, you'll find practical tips to help plan your own adventure.

Travel offers new experiences, and in this blog one AEBC member shares her journey to Greece and Great Britain. She discovered how descriptive and tactile tours can make history, art, and culture come alive. Listen in for some inspiring travel experiences and practical ideas for planning your own accessible adventures.

Why do socks disappear in the dryer and why do airports still assume blind travellers need a wheelchair? In AEBC’s AccessAbility Week travel survey, AEBC members shared what frustrates them most about accessibility in travel and public spaces. Listen in to learn more and hear what they had to say.

What can an extra $4.20 a month really buy in Canada today? Following the recent increase to the Canada Disability Benefit, we asked ChatGPT that question, and the answer inspired a short blog as well as the song Four Twenty , which was created with the help of Suno AI. While the song uses humour to highlight a serious issue, our commitment to advocating for meaningful financial support for Canadi...

What can an extra $4.20 a month really buy in Canada today? Following the token increase in the Canada Disability Benefit, AEBC asked ChatGPT what an extra $4.20 could really buy. The answer inspired Four Twenty , a song created with the help of Suno AI. While the song uses humour, our commitment to advocating for meaningful financial support for Canadians with disabilities remains as strong as ev...

How we see ourselves strongly shapes how we respond to both everyday experiences and major life changes. Licensed psychologist Joshua Simmonds, who is legally blind due to retinitis pigmentosa, elaborates on the concept of response shift. He describes how people with vision loss can adapt their personal standards, values, and expectations to improve their quality of life, despite declining vision....

In this personal blog, AEBC member and Deafblind advocate, Penny Leclair, shares her cochlear implant journey, from profound hearing loss and isolation to rediscovering speech, music, and everyday sounds. Her story offers a unique perspective on hearing loss, rehabilitation, and the patience required to adapt to a cochlear implant.

Discover three surprising accessibility travel wins and practical tips from a lived-experience traveler. Read the full article, the third in Linda Bartram's series of four, and learn how small design choices make big differences.

In this session, Marcia and Diana complete their exploration of both new and older undiscovered settings in these two IOS26 menus.

In this candid and insightful episode, Deafblind advocate Penny Leclair shares her personal experiences as a Deafblind person. She is passionate about the importance of advocacy in breaking down the systemic barriers that prevent accessibility and inclusion in daily life. She explains why Deafblindness is a distinct disability and highlights the essential role of intervenor services across Canada...

In this blog, AEBC member Penny Leclair reflects on her lived experience as a Deafblind Canadian. She examines gaps in existing supports and services. Her insights highlight the changes needed to create more equitable access for Deafblind Canadians.