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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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Peel STEM Saturdays (Ages 7 to 13)
This past August we held our Peel STEM Camp at Hazel McCallion Library and we had a lot of fun learning some new skills. In an effort to keep the ball rolling, we are starting a STEM Club to be offered out of Hazel McCallion and we’ll continue with our Code Jumper training, AI skills development and experiences with 3-D printed materials. Saturday, November 1, 15 & December 6 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time at the Hazel McCallion Central Library (301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga).
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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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Volunteer Opportunities
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.
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.