Canadian Council of the Blind
Saint John Chapter
Record #: HDC0772 | Last Modified: 08 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 08 Jul 2020 |
Contact Information | |
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Toll Free Phone | 1-877-304-0968 |
ccb@ccbnational.net | |
Website | ccbnational.net/fresco/ |
Primary Contact | Gerry Harris, Coordinator; Phone: 506-653-1311 |
Description & Services | |
Description of service(s) | Social advocacy & support group for the blind and visually impaired. Provides advocacy for people in need and increase government awareness of needs for the visually impaired. Volunteers to assist with the group are always welcomed. The main objectives of the CCB are to give people who are blind or vision impaired a voice in their own affairs (through the consumer advocacy movement) and to provide rehabilitation through peer support and social and recreational activities. |
Dates Program is Offered | Open year round |
Areas Served | Kings County ; St John County |
Eligibility | All ages |
Application | Must be registered with CNIB. |
Languages | English |
Fees | Membership - $10.00 annually |
Location information | |
Located In Community | Saint John |
Address & Map | Saint John, NB View MapQuest Map |
Other Details | |
Service Level | (51) Registered Charity |
Meetings | Meet September through June. 1st Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Boys and Girls Club, Paul Harris St, Saint John in the auditorium, 6:30 pm-8 pm. |
Designated Day/Week/Month/ Events | Annual Sports Week - long weekend in May, different location in Atlantic Canada each year. |
Subjects | |
Service Categories | Disability Associations ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ; Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs ; Visual Impairments |