Research

Projects

Our research includes both in-house and funded projects and focuses on ways to improve the quality of life for people living with vision loss. Through research, CNIB strives for equal opportunity and access for all, and timely and effective programs and services for all Canadians.

Information on conducting research with CNIB staff or clients

Learn more about our projects:

• Canadian Uncorrected Refractive Error Study (CURES)

• Low Vision Outcomes Study

• Pre-employment skills for Children

• Accounting for Hidden Barriers and Pathways: The Intersection of Culture and Disability in Accessing Community Support Service to Seniors with Vision Loss in Canada: A Case Study
  The aim of this project is to develop knowledge on the intersections of culture, disability, aging and vision loss by learning the barriers and successes in accessing community support services faced by seniors with vision loss from culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Activity For Youth Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired
  This project explores the physical activity levels of youth with vision loss, compared to the general population, and the barriers to physical activity that people with vision loss may perceive and experience.

• Age-Related Vision Loss
  Based on a 2004 CNIB pilot project entitled 'the Impact of Health Policy Gaps on Low Vision Services in Canada,' ARVL is a two-pronged study aimed ultimately at providing seniors with the best possible tools and information to manage their own vision health.

• Characteristics and Unmet Needs of Adults with Vision Loss in Canada: Interpretation of the Participation and Activity Limitations Survey (PALS)
  This project aimed to create a comprehensive and useful profile of people living with vision loss in Canada.

• Identifying the Facilitators of Successful Employment for Persons who are living with vision loss: A Critical Analysis and Pathways to Changes in Policy and Practice
  The Success Factors project will examine the elements that enable people with vision loss to find gainful employment. The findings will then be used to develop a tool that can be used to assess likelihood of finding work and identify areas where intervention might help enhance opportunities in the work world. Read more:

  • Identifying the Facilitators of Successful Employment for Persons who are living with vision loss: A Critical Analysis and Pathways to Changes in Policy and Practice
  • Tool To Assess Preparedness For Employment

• The Status of Canadian Youth Who are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Study of Lifestyles, Quality of Life, and Employment
  A comprehensive study of the lifestyles of Canadian youth, ages 15 to 30, living with vision loss, focusing on social lives, leisure activities, employment and education.

• An Unequal Playing Field: Report on the Needs of People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Living in Canada
  Also known as An Unequal Playing Field, this is a far-reaching survey that looks closely at demographics of Canadians living with vision loss, and the quality of life issues they face.

• Circles of Light Project
  First Nations communities in three regions of Canada were consulted using participatory action research methodology in order to identify and address the unique needs of their members who are living with vision loss.




• CNIB VOICE Demonstration Project on Access to Low Vision Services and Care
  This pilot study looked at seniors access to low vision services, from the perspective of both consumers and the service providers themselves.