AEBCWorld Blindness Awareness Month is coming to a close. However, awareness for blindness and low vision shouldn't just last a month. It's about pushing for changes that make a difference all year round. Discover why the 2025 federal budget is pivotal for our community. Read more: https://wix.to/zwjBD6D
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ALT TEXT: Parliament buildings
#BlindnessAwarenessMonth #YearRoundAdvocacy
ALT TEXT: Parliament buildings
Beyond One Month: Why Blindness Awareness Must Extend All Year (and Why the 2025 Federal Budget Is a Key Moment)
AUDIO VERSIONEach October, we mark World Blindness Awareness Month—a time to highlight the experiences of blind, low-vision and Deafblind Canadians. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on barriers, celebrate successes, and push for change. But if awareness only happens during this 30-day window, much of the progress we aim for falls short.Real change requires consistent attention and that includes strong commitments from the federal government. With the upcoming 2025 federal budget, this moment