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a blind person using a smartphone with the be my eyes app open, showing a video call connection with a sighted volunteer assisting remotely symbolizing accessibility, inclusion, and technology empowering independence

Be My Eyes: How a Simple App is Empowering the Blind Community Through Technology and Kindness

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11 minutes 47 seconds ago

Scholarship Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities: Learn Digital Accessibility with Deque University

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Disability and Inclusion

6 months 2 weeks ago

This image shows a human skeleton model with various markings in red, blue, and yellow. The model appears to be an educational anatomical skeleton, likely used for medical or biology studies.

MEET MY NEW FRIEND, OSCAR

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6 months ago

This image Suleman experiencing indoor skydiving at iFLY Montreal. He is wearing a red flight suit and a blue helmet while floating in a vertical wind tunnel. An instructor in a similar red suit is assisting him. The background features the transparent walls of the wind tunnel, with onlookers watching from outside. The iFLY Montreal branding is visible on the glass panels.

Indoor Skydiving as a Blind Person, A Thrilling Experience

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7 months ago

The image captures Suleman Arshad from Pakistan receiving an award from Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland at a Commonwealth Youth Programme event.

Unlocking Opportunities with the Commonwealth: A Gateway for Youth Development

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Opportunities for Youth

7 months 1 week ago

Suleman is standing near a waterfront, at a dragon boat event. He is wearing a black t-shirt and a red cap while holding a medal in his hand. In the background, there are boats, water, and a crowd of people who seem to be engaged in a competitive activity.

My Experience As a Blind Dragon Boat Paddler

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7 months 1 week ago

Suleman wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a blue Hurley hoodie stands on the grassy shore of a lake with a calm expression. Behind him, people are enjoying the water, some wading near the shore while others kayak or use floating platforms. A blue and yellow inflatable structure is visible in the distance, along with lush green trees surrounding the lake under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.

MY EXPERIENCE AT CNIB LAKE JOE: A CAMP LIKE NO OTHER FOR BLIND INDIVIDUALS

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7 months 1 week ago

Suleman is standing against a plain off-white wall. He is wearing a light green knitted turtleneck sweater and holding several Canadian banknotes in his hands, including $100, $50, $20, and $5 bills. His expression is serious, and he is looking directly at the camera.

Canadian Currency: A Model of Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

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7 months 2 weeks ago

Suleman is wearing black sunglasses, a light green knitted turtleneck sweater, and a blue and brown puffer vest. He stands against a plain off-white wall with a relaxed posture, hands in his pockets, and a slight smile on his face.

WELCOME TO THE DISABILITY CLUB - A REALITY CHECK FOR EVERYONE

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Disability and Inclusion

7 months 2 weeks ago

A Société de transport de Montréal (STM) bus, number 28-049, is parked at a bus stop in Montreal. The bus stop has a shelter with an advertisement for Fizz, a telecommunications company. A metro sign in the background suggests proximity to a metro station. The surrounding environment includes urban buildings, a restaurant, and pedestrians walking on the sidewalk under an overcast sky.

CHALLENGES IN MONTREAL’S PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS

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7 months 2 weeks ago

Suleman, wearing a black and grey plaid shirt and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, stands against a plain white wall. He has a beard and mustache and is smiling slightly. He is adjusting the glasses with his right hand while a small LED light is visible on the frame.

RAY-BAN META GLASSES: A GAME-CHANGER FOR ACCESSIBILITY

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7 months 2 weeks ago

The image shows two people riding a tandem bicycle along a scenic road near a body of water. They are wearing helmets and cycling on a paved road with a railing separating them from the lake or river. The background features lush green mountains under a partly cloudy sky, creating a peaceful and adventurous atmosphere.

Tandem Bicycles: A Path to Independence and Inclusion for the Blind Community

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7 months ago