CNIB Education Drives Blind Students Toward Inclusion
Approximately 30 000 Canadians are CNIB registered as legally blind while over 1 500 Manitobans are CNIB members. Emphasis is on integrating blind and visually handicapped students into regular schools with braille large print and tape texts. Students with partial vision use optic aids and often participate in sports and university courses. success depends on attitude and job preparation. CNIB advocates greater awareness among teachers parents and employers to expand opportunities and independence.
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Manitoba Presses for Lead Time on Federal Job Programs
Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer urged immediate disclosure of federal job creation plans for fall and winter to align provincial programs. He sent a July 4 telex to Prime Minister Trudeau and pressed for a First Ministers conference to coordinate job programs and discuss oil and natural gas pricing. Trudeau replied June 22 that a conference would be prepared, but needed groundwork. Schreyer warned of limited lead time and the need for swift ministerial planning.
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