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This September, help champion guide dog access
Held every September, Guide Dog Access Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness and understanding of guide dogs, the rights of guide dog handlers, and to champion equal access for guide dog teams.
While guide dog refusals happen in many settings, transportation remains one of the most common areas where handlers encounter barriers and discrimination. That’s why, in support of our commitment to safe and accessible journeys, our advocacy campaign this year is focused on guide dog access in transportation.
Events
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Campfire - a family-friendly program
Gather 'round for campfire, a cozy and inclusive event for families to come together and enjoy the magic of camp traditions...no tents required! This group meets Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce and raise awareness about disability and employment.
Sight loss does not dictate a person’s skills, work ethic, interests or potential. But misconceptions about blindness or sight loss can shape what kinds of jobs others believe someone who is blind, Deafblind or has low vision can do. Sometimes, those assumptions stem from how people think a job needs to be done, rather than considering the different ways it can be done.
September is Guide Dog Access Awareness Month!
This month is all about educating people on proper guide dog etiquette, the rights of guide dog handlers, the legislation that protects them, and championing equal access for guide dog handlers. By learning more about guide dogs, you can help shift social attitudes towards guide dogs, ensuring that the rights of guide dog teams are always respected.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Gardener, Memorial Garden – CNIB Guide Dogs
The CNIB Guide Dog Memorial Garden honours the memories of beloved CNIB program dogs and the deep bonds they shared with their handlers. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with the care, upkeep, and enhancement of the CNIB Guide Dogs Memorial Garden to ensure it remains a respectful, welcoming, and accessible space for graduates, families, staff, and visitors.
Volunteer for Volunteer Gardener, Memorial Garden – CNIB Guide Dogs
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.