❌ Myth: All blind people use a guide dog.
✅ Fact: Not all blind people like dogs, choose, or need a guide dog. Many prefer a white cane or other mobility tools—it's a personal choice based on lifestyle and comfort.
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LAST CHANCE: National AccessAbility Week ends tonight! Your donation to AEBC will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 thanks to the John Rae Fund. Help us keep breaking down barriers: https://www.blindcanadians.ca/donate #NAAW2025 #AccessibleCanada #AEBC

❌ Myth: You should grab a blind person’s arm to help them cross the street.
✅ Fact: Always ask first! Being randomly grabbed by a stranger is disconcerting for anyone. Respectful assistance means only offering your arm if requested once the blind person has explained if and how they want to be helped.
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❌ Myth: Blind children can't attend regular schools.
✅ Fact: Unless there are other disabilities involved which may mean the student requires more supports than mainstream education can provide, blind students succeed in regular education settings alongside their peers with the help of trained teachers of the visually impaired, accessible materials & technology, and accommodations.
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Many people assume that cooking is unsafe for those with vision loss. But is it really? Join us as we explore essential tips and practices that dispel myths and encourage cooking independence! Read more at https://wix.to/7fuZOdD
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❌ Myth: Blind people can’t use smartphones or computers.
✅ Fact: Thanks to screen readers, voice commands, and accessibility features, blind people regularly use smartphones, computers, and other digital devices.
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❌ Myth: Blind people don't care about appearance or style.
✅ Fact: Blind people have their own tastes and express themselves through fashion, hair, makeup, and more—just like anyone else!
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Did you know? People who are blind CAN and DO work in a wide variety of careers. This National AccessAbility Week, we’re busting myths and sharing facts to challenge outdated views. Support our work—your donation is matched up to $2,000! https://www.blindcanadians.ca/donate #NAAW2025 #AccessibleCanada #AEBC

❌ Myth: All blind people read Braille.
✅ Fact: Only 10-15% of legally blind people are totally blind. Braille is literacy. Most blind children who cannot access print comfortably, learn braille at school. They, along with partially sighted and individuals who become blind later in life, also rely on audio, screen readers, and other tech for reading and writing.
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❌ Myth: Blindness sharpens other senses to a "superpower" level.
✅ Fact: While blind people may develop strong skills in hearing or touch through practice and not being distracted by sight, their senses aren't inherently heightened—they're just used more effectively!
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