Local Services
Rehabilitation Services:
CNIB rehabilitation services are designed to provide an individual with a personalized program for success, making it possible for people living with vision loss to continue to work, play, and enjoy the things that matter most. These services include:
- Registration and Referral assists in identifying individual needs and goals, and introduces the individual to the appropriate CNIB services and programs to meet those needs. Referrals to other resources may be made.
- Low Vision Services include a functional assessment of visual abilities, information and training in the use of low vision devices, education, and instruction on how to maximize residual vision.
- Independent Living Skills teaches skills for daily living with an emphasis on maintaining independence, through self-care and communication skills (i.e. computer training and braille).
- Orientation and Mobility instruction for independence of movement and safe traveling in indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Early Intervention Program provides a comprehensive program of direct services, information resources, parent/peer support and advocacy training for children with vision loss, from birth to school age and their families.
- Deafblind Services provides access to information for people who are deafblind through case management, counselling, referral, literacy programs, intervention services, and assistive technology.
- Intensive Rehabilitation Training Centre (IRTC) is a 12 week intensive day program geared towards people with vision loss who are highly motivated and emotionally ready to develop independence. The program is tailored to individual needs and goals while emphasizing the importance of social development through group work and peer support. It assists with personal adjustment to vision loss and in the development of skills for independence in activities of daily living.
Consumer Products and Assistive Technology
CNIB is Canada’s largest supplier of innovative consumer products for people living with vision loss. From magnifiers and talking watches to the latest in computing technology, CNIB is working to provide Canadians access to information and to over 1,200 products that support independent living. Search our catalogue online.
Library Services
The CNIB Library offers access to thousands of titles in braille, print-braille, and talking books; descriptive videos; newspapers and magazines; as well as telephone, reference, and online services. For more information, visit the Library section of our web site.
Volunteer Services
Volunteers support CNIB through leadership roles; by providing direct support and service to individuals with vision loss; assisting with fundraising activities; and administrative functions.
Diversity: CNIB Ontario Services brochure now available in 21 different languages. Brochures are available in a variety of languages and highlight all programs and services available in Ontario.