Toronto Visionaries chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind

White Cane Week activities

In the first full week of February each year, the CCB celebrates White Cane Week, a public awareness campaign which broadens the understanding of vision loss and its impact on all Canadians. Visit the CCB national website for a list of events, information forums, and celebrations across the country.

In 2023, White Cane Week is celebrated Sunday, February 5, through Saturday, February 11, 2023.

White Cane Week 2023 in Toronto

During White Cane Week, the CCB Toronto Visionaries Chapter is reaching out to a broader general public by setting up information tables in local shopping malls across the GTA, to talk with people about vision loss and the supports and services available to those living with seeing disabilities in Toronto. Contact us for a list of locations and dates.

2023 Visionaries forum

The Visionaries Forum is an interactive panel discussion on a topic of vitalinterest to all those living with vision loss. Past topics have included the Assistive Devices Program, a patient's rights to full disclosure of all treatment options, and Independence through Gainful Employment.

The focused topic of the discussion, the date, time and location of the Forum will be announced shortly.

WCW Experience Expo

White Cane Week Experience Expo, the only major exposition and consumer show for people with vision loss in Canada will be back in 2024! This day-long celebration includes the Expo, the Visionaries forum, and a Community Social Dinner, all held on the same day.

The Experience Expo is an interactive, hands-on exhibition featuring dozens of exhibitors, products and services covering every aspect of the experience of living with vision loss.

Get connected with information on new adaptive technologies, recreation and leisure, tactile art and accessible entertainment, sport & fitness, transportation, education, employment, government supports, advocacy issues and more. Come to the Expo and experience the passion, creativity, wide range of activities, tools and tips for people living with vision loss.

Admission is free!

Contact us by email for more information.

2023 Visionaries forum

The Visionaries Forum is an interactive panel discussion on a topic of vital interest to all those living with vision loss. Past topics have included the Assistive Devices Program, a patient's rights to full disclosure of all treatment options, and Independence through Gainful Employment.

This year, the Forum will focus on the ADP Reform Working Group and its progress to date on improving the Assistive Devices Program in Ontario. Based on the recommendations from the CCB's Survey Report: Reforming the Assistive Devices Program in Ontario, released in February of 2022, a Working Group comprised of the CCB, AEBC, Vision Loss Rehab, the Inclusive Design Research Centre, and others, has been sitting down with senior administrators at the Ministry of Health to find ways to simplify the authorization process, shorten wait times, and improve and expand the list of funded devices.

Speakers: A list of speakers will be confirmed shortly.

Presented by

We are grateful to the following for their generous support:

Past exhibitors

Here's a list of just some of the exhibitors who have exhibited at the Experience Expo in the past:

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