Photo of book cover The Blind Mechanic: the amazing story of Eric Davidson, survivor of the 1917 Halifax Explosion. There's a B&W photo of a man in coveralls working.

CNIBLakeJoe@Home: meet the author of The Blind Mechanic

DateFebruary 2, 2026
Time
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Event Type
Virtual
Program Type
CNIB Lake Joe

Marilyn is joining us from Halifax to talk about her father Eric's struggle to fit in to the “sighted” world and his many accomplishments in the wake of tragedy. Once the subject of a National Film Board documentary, Eric was a much-admired figure in Halifax. Learn more about the Halifax Explosion and her father's incredible story.

Join us  Monday, February 2 from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

Please be advised that you must register for all programs. We kindly ask you to RSVP a minimum of 1 full business day before the start of the program. To register for this program, please RSVP through Zoom using this registration link.

For more information about virtual programs, contact Taylor Gaudon, Program Coordinator, CNIB Lake Joe at taylor.gaudon@cnib.ca or call 705-375-2630,,5500

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