Programs and Activities
CNIB is active in every region of Ontario, with staff and volunteers travelling to provide support to people in the community and rural areas.
There are many ways to get involved with CNIB. Volunteer, donate or access our programs and services. Join Us! Everyone is welcome at CNIB.
In this section, you can find information about the various events, programs, services, resources, fundraising and volunteer opportunities available in your community.
What’s New:
Celebrating White Cane Week at the National Gallery of Canada
February 6 – 12, 2010
To celebrate White Cane Week and another successful year in partnership with the Canadian Council of the Blind, the National Gallery of Canada is offering a series of specially designed half-day Master Workshops that are adapted for individuals who are blind, deaf-blind or who are partially sighted. The series provides greater access to the National Gallery’s collection, promotes art literacy and develops hands-on art making skills. Participants will explore the National Gallery’s permanent collection while using senses other than sight.
Free. Registration required two weeks in advance: 613-998-8888 or reservations@gallery.ca.
Célébrez la Semaine de la canne blanche au Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
Du 6 au 12 février 2010
Afin de célébrer la Semaine de la canne blanche et une autre année couronnée de succès en collaboration avec le Conseil canadien des aveugles, le Musée des beaux-arts du Canada est heureux de vous offrir une série d’Ateliers de maître. Ces ateliers d’une demi-journée, spécialement conçus et adaptés pour les personnes aveugles, les personnes aveugles et sourdes et les personnes malvoyantes permettent une plus grande accessibilité à la collection du Musée, tout en favorisant une meilleure connaissance des arts ainsi qu’un apprentissage des techniques pratiquées par les artistes. Les participants exploreront la collection permanente du Musée tout en utilisant des sens autres que la vue.
Gratuit. Il est nécessaire de s’inscrire au moins deux semaines à l’avance, par téléphone au 613-998-888, ou par courriel à reservations@beaux-arts.ca.
Envisioning the Future: New Developments in Vision Science
This half-day session, includes: presentations given by leaders at the cutting edge of vision science research, a tour of CNIB’s fully accessible facility, and an introduction to CNIB programs and services.
The session qualifies as three hours of continuing education accreditation.
Shelly Boyd, MD, FRCS (C)
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, University of Toronto
Topic: “The future of retinal research”
Lotfi Merabet, OD, PhD, FAAO
Assistant Professor, Neurology and Surgery-Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School
Topic: “What happens to the brain when there is vision loss?”
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: The CNIB Centre, 1929 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
There will be (free) parking onsite
Cost: $179 regular price,
$159 Early bird special, deadline February 12
To register or for more information please call:
1-800-563-2642