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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="02c285a1erlcgo.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>Canberra Blind Society (Inc.)</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Canberra Blind Society (Inc.)"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Services"><U>Services</U></A>   |   <B>About Us</B>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CanBraille"><U>Can-Braille</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Newsletter"><U>Newsletter</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Activities"><U>Activities</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Special Programs"><U>Special Programs</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Special Events"><U>Special Events</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Useful Links"><U>Useful Links</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Elspeth Crawford Bursary"><U>Elspeth Crawford Bursary</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="For Sale"><U>For Sale</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="02ad2c00dkelyh.png"> <div> <IMG SRC="124c8450.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="69" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Canberra's Own Society for the Blind & Vision Impaired</B></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Members of the Executive 2007</B></div> <div> <B>President - Peter Granleese</B></div> <div> <B>Vice Presidents - June Ashmore, Paul Brooks</B></div> <div> <B>Treasurer - Daniel Dawes</B></div> <div> <B>Secretary - Cheryl Johnston</B></div> <div> <B>Blind Citizens Australia Representative - Michael Johnston</B></div> <div> <I><B>Committee Members:</B></I></div> <div> <B>David Ashmore</B></div> <div> <B>Kenneth Birrer</B></div> <div> <B>Ken Roche</B></div> <div> <B>Kerry Snell</B></div> <div> <B>Sharon Sobey</B></div> <div> <B>Rodney Stephenson</B></div> <div> <B>Eleanor Waight</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Staff</B></div> <div> <B>Debra Quinnell, Executive Officer / Can-Braille Manager</B></div> <div> <B>Wendy Duggan, Executive Assistant</B></div> <div> <B>Judy Hackett, Senior Outreach Officer / Councillor</B></div> <div> <B>Jenny Findlay, Outreach Officer</B></div> <div> <B>Ronda Clark, Braille Instructor</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Strategic Plan</B></div> <div> July 2007 - June 2010</div> <bR> <div> (Note: This Strategic Plan is formatted to enable people who are blind or vision impaired to read it in a range of electronic formats.  Objectives and strategies are numbered and activities are shown as dot/star points.)</div> <bR> <div> <I>OBJECTIVE 1       Professionally Serviced and Properly Resourced Programs for CBS Clients in Accordance with the CBS Mission Statement and Objects.</I></div> <div> <I>Strategies</I></div> <div> <I>1.1     Develop and maintain facilities, services and activities that reflect the expressed needs of CBS clients.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain a central and accessible office;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Develop and maintain a comprehensive database;  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ensure that CBS programs and services are offered by experienced and professionally qualified staff;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ensure and respect the privacy and dignity of all individuals associated with CBS;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Provide timely and detailed information to new and regular clients on CBS programs and services, in alternative formats of choice, and, where appropriate, encourage participation through direct contact with clients.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Assess and counsel new clients and, with their cooperation, identify their particular needs;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Update and maintain documentation to reflect current and planned CBS policy, procedures, programs and services; </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In addition to CBS core services, provide a range of ongoing programs and services including Braille tuition and transcription; peer support; training in the purchase and preparation of food; access to aids and appliances; tuition in Aids for Daily Living (ADL) skills and access to fitness and recreation options of choice; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Refer clients to other organisation or community services that best suit the clients' expressed needs.</div> <bR> <div> <I>1.2      Encourage, support and optimise the effective use of volunteers.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Retain a volunteer coordinator and a volunteer work recording officer;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Conduct recruiting programs, when necessary;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Provide an information package and set of guidelines;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Conduct induction training and periodic in service training; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Set up a system for recognising and rewarding excellence in the volunteer workforce.</div> <bR> <div> <I>1.3      Encourage client input and feedback on CBS programs and services to facilitate their adaptation and the introduction of new programs to suit clients changing needs.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Conduct an annual open forum to discuss and invite input on CBS programs and services;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Encourage clients to respond to surveys in regard to programs and services, via telephone if necessary;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Encourage clients to contribute suggestions re programs and services via a suggestions box, at any support meetings or through direct communication with staff and/or Committee members;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Seek client feedback through evaluation reports at the conclusion of programs or projects.</div> <bR> <div> <I>1.4     Encourage and skill clients to take part in the management of CBS.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Refer clients to programs that will increase their capacity to communicate effectively;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Encourage clients and members of the Society with appropriate skills and experience and who are able to satisfy the requirements of the CBS policy governing committee members, to put their names forward as potential members of the Committee, sub committees or working groups; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">(Hold an annual technology display where clients can view the latest technological equipment.) <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I>1.5     Seek funding opportunities for special projects.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Apply for project funding to support new initiatives and current programs; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Seek further financial support from government.</div> <bR> <div> <I>1.6     Foster alliances with specialist and community groups with similar or complementary goals.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain membership of organisations in the disability sector such as ACTCOSS, NDS ACT division and ACTCOTA;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Support regular Interagency meetings with other blindness agencies and associated stakeholders;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Provide a venue where blindness related self help groups and consumer organisations can meet; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ensure that the Committee is briefed on significant matters arising out of CBS representation in other community group activities.</div> <bR> <div> <I>OBJECTIVE 2       A Broad CBS Client Base built on Public Awareness of CBS Programs and Services within the ACT Community and a Well-Developed and Favourable CBS Public Image.</I></div> <div> <I>Strategies</I></div> <div> <I>2.1     Foster awareness of CBS and its work in government circles, among health care professionals and in the business community.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Promote awareness of CBS programs and services through liaison with government departments and agencies. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Draw attention to CBS programs and services through liaison with health care providers and provide information brochures for this purpose;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain links with service clubs and public bodies; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Introduce new awareness raising initiatives.</div> <bR> <div> <I>2.2     Foster good relationships with media organisations.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ensure that CBS media representation of people with impaired vision is respectful and appropriate and has the consent of each portrayed individual;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Issue media releases for all significant events; seek opportunities for personal public appearances in the media by CBS representatives and look for human interest story opportunities;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ensure that publicly available information on CBS eg telephone directory entries and the website are up to date and appropriate;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Invite media contacts as guests at important events;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ensure that media and benefactors are provided with relevant information about CBS and its work ; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Retain copies of all media coverage for the CBS history.</div> <bR> <div> <I>2.3     Visit educational, health and aged care institutions to raise awareness of CBS services</I>.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain a schedule of visits to health care and aged care institutions;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Offer information and support to professional staff at these institutions;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Provide a supply of CBS literature to the institutions concerned; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain a proactive awareness program and respond to requests for information, etc from schools and tertiary institutions.</div> <bR> <div> <I>2.4     Maintain a suite of excellent brochures, posters and other promotional material for the public.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Review CBS brochures regularly and revise where appropriate;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Keep activities under review with the object of introducing additional information and promotional material when appropriate.</div> <bR> <div> <I>2.5     Keep CBS benefactors informed of the Society's work and the impact of their assistance.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain comprehensive donor records, and keep in regular contact with them, acknowledging individual donor support in appropriate ways and providing feedback on the ways in which their support has assisted CBS.</div> <bR> <div> <I>OBJECTIVE 3       A Disability Service Provider that is Well Governed and Managed.</I></div> <div> <I>Strategies</I></div> <div> <I>3.1     Develop, maintain, review and promulgate CBS documentation relating to governance.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Manage CBS' affairs in accordance with the Society's Mission, Objects and Constitution;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act and other relevant legislation;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Continue to implement the ACT Government and Community Sector "Raising the Standard" process; </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ensure that documentation is kept current and widely disseminated;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prepare an annual Operational Plan at the commencement of each financial year; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Support the Operational Plan with an approved Budget.</div> <bR> <div> <I>3.2     Ensure that resources and staff are well managed.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Promote transparency and accountability by providing high quality information flow to all;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Seek stakeholder input to major initiatives where appropriate;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain CBS status as a good practice employer; and</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Report on time & comprehensively where this is a condition of assistance.</div> <bR> <div> <I>OBJECTIVE 4       A Competently Managed and Properly Funded Braille and other Alternative Format Production and Training Unit (Can-Braille)</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Strategies</I></div> <div> <I>4.1     Maintain staff competencies.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Make use of the services of volunteers to assist with Braille production and training.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arrange appropriate training and refresher courses for staff and volunteers</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain membership of the Round Table</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Encourage staff and volunteers to take annual proficiency examinations using Round Table guidelines</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain relationships with other Braille producers where practicable.</div> <bR> <div> <I>4.2     Keep equipment and computer software inventories up to date.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Keep abreast of new products and technology developments</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Seek external funding for new and replacement equipment and software where opportunity presents.</div> <bR> <div> <I>4.3     Provide training classes in Braille for clients and other persons in need of instruction.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Conduct Braille training classes to meet the demand;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Seek funding for Braille classes</div> <bR> <div> <I>4.4     Undertake commercial Braille and audio production work for selected customers.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Market Can-Braille through word-of-mouth and limited media advertising commensurate with capacity available; </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Include Can-Braille capability on the CBS Web Site;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ensure delivery deadlines are met by selective acceptance of jobs to match capacity available;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Keep costs and charging rates under regular review; </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain liaison with the ACT Tactual Mapping Group.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>AGM</B></div> <div> <I><B>Notice of Annual General Meeting </B></I></div> <div> The Annual General Meeting of the Canberra Blind Society will be held at the </div> <div> Griffin Centre, Room 6, Level 1, 20 Genge Street, Canberra City on Thursday </div> <div> 8 November 2007 at 7.30pm.</div> <bR> <div> If you would like to raise any matter of general business at the meeting, please</div> <div> notify CBS in writing by 2nd November 2007.  </div> <bR> <div> Members are encouraged to attend and to nominate for election as an office </div> <div> bearer of the Society (President, two Vice-Presidents, Secretary or Treasurer)</div> <div> or as an ordinary committee member.  Nominations close Thursday 2 November 2007.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Volunteering</B></div> <bR> <div> Our dedicated team of volunteers plays a vital role in assisting the Canberra Blind Society to support people who are blind or have low vision.  We are always looking for new volunteers to assist us.  Please contact the office for further details.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Donation</B></div> <bR> <div> If you would like to make a donation please contact the Canberra Blind Society on 02 6247 4580 or you might consider leaving a gift in your will or perhaps make a donation in lieu of flowers.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>      </B></div> <div> <B>** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Canberra Blind Society would like to gratefully acknowledge the donation of a digital multifunction system donated by the Calwell and Wanniassa Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank.</B></div> <div> <B>              </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Back to</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Canberra Blind Society (Inc.)"><U><B><U>Canberra Blind Society Home Page</U></B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>