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“Eye on Sight” is now available!
CCB-Eye Care Caribbean is pleased to present a Quarterly Newsletter “Eye on Sight”. The Newsletter will cover programme developments, services, updates and plans by the Organisation, its Member Agencies and Partners across the Region and around the world.
It will be published in: April, July, October and January and only available electronically.
We extend our appreciation to our Members and Partners, our Communications Officer and Team for their support in the launch of this initiative.
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Eye on Sight Issue #5 April 2012
In the April 2012 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles:
Our Vision for Haiti: "We have been doing work in Haiti since the mid-80's; back then we were doing work to prevent blindness in children and since then we have developed a very significant programme across Haiti in partnership with SHAA. SHAA has been a member of CCB since the late 1980's. Over that period, we have been involved in a number of programmes, including eye health programmes, programmes for educating children who are blind or visually impaired and programmes for the training of men and women whose sight cannot be restored”. (page 1)
From the Desk of the CEO: The quarter ending March 2012 saw some very positive results in relation to our efforts to achieve a Caribbean compliant with the objectives of Vision 2020: The Right to Sight. (page 4)
Antigua and Barbuda: In the first quarter of 2012, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda kept its commitments through the following actions spearheaded the Minister of Finance.
Jamaica: In Jamaica, during the 1st quarter of 2012, construction work began to establish a suite of theatres and related activities at the Mandeville Regional Hospital. The refurbishing activities will be completed by mid May.
Haiti and Guyana: Haiti and Guyana swung into focus with finalization of lists of equipment for Vision Centres and Operating Theatres in both countries.
Denise Godin - Making a difference: “Good job, good job, keep following the pencil.... good job, you’re such a smart boy,” said Denise as she waved a brightly coloured pencil before her young patient. At an early age, six-year old Daniel was diagnosed with Nystagmus - a term used to describe fast, uncontrollable movements of the eye. He also has other complications. (page 5)
Jamaica Society for the Blind Mail Appeal: The Governor-General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen, who is also the Society's Patron, launched the appeal at Kings House - the Official Residence of the island's Head of State. Sir Patrick lauded the JSB for this initiative especially as Jamaica marks 50 years of Independence. (page 7)
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Eye on Sight Issue #5 coming soon
In this upcoming edition of our quarterly newsletter - Eye On Sight we will take you on a journey to Haiti, where the Chief Executive Officer(CEO),Arvel Grant will elaborate on the work of the Caribbean Council for the Blind (CCB) in the country.
The Jamaica Society for the Blind launched a Mail Appeal in March to help fundthe building of a Low Vision Center. The Mail Appeal was officially launched by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen.
And in St Lucia -we will feature a conversation with Denise Godin, the Eye Health Office with the St Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA).
Eye On Sight - is a production of the Caribbean Council for the Blind.
Eye On Sight Issue #4 January 2012
In the January 2012 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles:Juliette's Reality: One year ago we introduced you to Juliette - a young lady who lives in the community of Canaries on the Island of St Lucia. On the morning of Friday, June,12th, 2009, as she headed to work in the town of Rodney Bay, her life was foreverchanged when she was attacked by the father of three of her children, Matha Joseph. (pg. 1)
From the Desk of the CEO: The quarter ending December 2011 marked several outstanding high-points in our relentless effort to achieve a Caribbean compliant with the objectives of Vision 2020: The Right to Sight. With financial support from Sightsavers and the European Commission, we were able to convene the 2011 Vision 2020 Meeting for the Caribbean, with the full and effective participation of Health Officials and Civil Society interests from thirteen (13) member-countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). (pg. 4)
2011 - 2012 Video: “In 2011, the team from Caribbean Council for the Blind/ Eye Care Caribbean along with our partners sought to fulfill our mandate of preventing blindness and visual impairment while restoring sight and creating opportunities for persons whose sight cannot be restored. Here are some of the highlights of our work in 2011.” (pg. 4)
Louis Braille - His Life and Legacy: “Louis Braille was the inventor of a system of reading and writing used by people who are blind or visually impaired. As a small child, Braille was blinded in an accident; as a boy he developed mastery over that blindness; and as a young man, still a student at school – he created a revolutionary form of communication that transcended blindness and transformed the lives of millions." (pg. 6)
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Eye On Sight Issue #3 October 2011
In the October 2011 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles:
The World is His Stage : The year was 2007 and it was Carnival Time. In the Queens Park Savannah, in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, the Mighty Lingo and his competitor, Black Sage battled for the Extempo Crown. Joseph Vautor-La Placeliere, whose stage name is The Mighty Lingo was filled with pride when he was crowned Extempo Champion, a feat accomplished by only a few. The Mighty Lingo has gone down in the history books of his country as being the only person who is blind to wear the crown. (page 1)
From the Desk of the CEO : July to September has been a very good quarter for us at CCB-Eye Care Caribbean . We were graced with the presence of Lady Floella Benjamin, Baroness of Beckenham, who addressed the Opening Ceremony of Biennnial and 44TH Anniversary General Meetings and presented the James Alves Awards to 12 worthy citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. (page 4)
World Sight Day - Jamaica : The government of Jamaica has pledged to increase its focus on the blind and visually impaired and the disabled community as a whole. This was the commitment given by Junior Minister in the Ministry of Labour, Andrew Gallimore in his address at the opening ceremony of a Health Fair that was hosted by the Jamaica Society for the Blind to mark World Sight Day which was celebrated on October 13. (page 6)
CCB - Making a difference - the Fiennes Institute : The year was 1929, when the then Lieutenant Governor of the Leeward Islands, Sir Eustace Edward Twisleton-Wykeham- Fiennes noticed the number of homeless people wandering about sections of the island of Antigua. Stuck by the hardships being experienced by some citizens he took steps to provide them with a place to sleep and a warm meal. "That's how it all started and it has evolved significantly since then to the point where we are operating a home. This is the Fiennes Institute, so the name came from Governor Fiennes" said Alton Forde, Master of the Fiennes Institute. (page 7)
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Eye On Sight Issue #2 July 2011
In the July 2011 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles:
A Son’s heartache: “We know we all have to die, but I never had the slightest dream that I would have lost my mother and to think that it is out of carelessness”. (pg. 1)
From the Desk of the CEO: During the quarter, we are also finding our selves heavily preoccupied with the on-going negotiations between the University Of Guyana and the Government of Guyana. (pg. 4)
From Pointe-a-Pierre to the House of Lords: “I came to Britain in 1960 and experienced a huge culture shock because I expected everyone to treat me kindly and with respect.... (pg. 4)
The Best is yet to come: “As with any boarding institution we had to accept that there would be bad times alongside the good times. ...” (pg. 3)
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