The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC) recently announced a new three-year contract with Christian Record Services (CRS) to provide services to members who are blind and visually impaired. This partnership, effective from 2025 to 2027, will enhance the quality of life for many individuals across Canada.

Under this agreement, SDACC funding ensures members from all conferences within their territory continue to receive essential resources without added costs to the conferences or SDACC during the contract period.

The services provided by CRS include access to an online library and app, various formats of the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide, and subscriptions to CRS magazines in multiple accessible formats. This initiative also allows for the addition of new members from churches and communities throughout Canada during the contracted period, expanding the reach and impact of CRS and the goals of SDACC to provide services and support throughout its territory to people who are blind and visually impaired.

According to the 2023 Report Card on Vision Health in Canada by Fighting Blindness Canada, more than 1.2 million Canadians live with vision loss, which has profound health, financial, and social impacts. This partnership between CRS and SDACC is a significant step toward addressing these challenges and supporting the blind community in Canada.

"This partnership reflects our commitment to improve the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired by providing valuable resources and support," said Diane Thurber, CRS president. "We are excited to collaborate with SDACC to accomplish their ministry goals.”

“This is a giant step forward to provide services to the blind in Canada and it is a great resource for churches to share with those with visual challenges in their communities,” said Paul Llewellyn, SDACC president. “Our three-year partnership will help change the landscape of the services our churches may offer to their communities.”

About Christian Record Services

CRS is a ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind to engage their communities and embrace the gospel.

Each year, CRS impacts thousands of lives by providing free resources tailored to those who are legally blind or have physical impairments that hinder traditional reading. From Full-Vision Books that combine braille, print, and audio, enabling inclusive reading experiences for families, to National Camps for Blind Children fostering connection and independence, CRS offers an array of accessible services.

With support from churches, individuals, and businesses, CRS continues to serve people of all faiths and walks of life worldwide, helping them experience the fullness of life through innovative tools and spiritual encouragement.

About the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada is a community of faith that seeks to help Canadians understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus.

The original article was published on the North American Division website.