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Classroom Accessibility Allies Helps Students Break Down Barriers to Inclusion

To mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, CNIB and the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) have launched a free resource to help teachers introduce accessibility and inclusion concepts to primary-grade students. Aligned with commonly identified provincial and territorial educational priorities, Classroom Accessibility Allies is packed with hands-on activities, from a simple accessibility checklist to a student worksheet and action plan, designed to guide students through a structured, process of identifying, addressing and reflecting on barriers to accessibility. 

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Canadian Blind Hockey: Ottawa 67’s Youth Blind Hockey Team

December 6, 2025

Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announce the return of the Ottawa 67’s Youth Blind Hockey Team for another incredible season in the nation’s capital! Each year this program keeps getting bigger and better, with more enthusiastic players and amazing volunteers joining the fun. Every Saturday (October 25, 2025 to  March 14, 2026) at the McNabb Community Centre (180 Percy Street, Ottawa).

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Join the CNIB Lake Joe Team this Summer!

As we look ahead to a busy and exciting Summer 2026, we’re building a strong team of staff, volunteers, and leaders who will help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

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CNIB Legal Support Offerings

CNIB has expanded its advocacy work to now include legal support – offering both Referral Services and Litigation Grants to help remove barriers to justice. These two legal support offerings will help guide participants through navigating legal challenges and ensure they get access to the legal support they need to challenge iniquities and discrimination.

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Senior Techmate – Empowering Connections

Join CNIB’s volunteer team! We’re looking for 10 compassionate and reliable Senior Techmates (55+) who are technologically savvy to work with seniors living with vision loss from January 2026 until March 2026.

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Breeder Carer – CNIB Guide Dogs

Volunteers are a critical part of our guide dog program, and we’re always in need of volunteer puppy raisers and boarders. With support from CNIB Guide Dogs staff, you would play a vital role in bringing future CNIB guide dogs into the world by caring for one of our adult dogs from 12 months of age through the end of their breeding career, as well as supporting whelping and the early socialization of puppies up to 12 weeks old.

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