Advocacy

Get involved in CNIB's E-mail Advocacy Network!

Sign up today with CNIB's E-Mail Advocacy Network and become part of a positive, proactive network striving to:

• Persuade government leaders to resolve issues of common concern to people with vision loss.

• Share information and solutions on how to overcome obstacles affecting individuals with vision loss.

• Receive information on how to advocate, sample letters to government officials, background information on issues such as access to information or human rights legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up?

You can start the easy sign up process by completing this form.

What can I expect from this network?

When you join CNIB's E-Mail Advocacy Network, you'll receive:

• Background information on current issues affecting people with vision loss - for example, the need for a wider range of library materials available in braille and audio format.

• Requests for input from government departments and private industry. For example, 'Would you support the increase of television programs that include descriptive video?'

• Requests that you send letters to elected officials on specific topics affecting individuals with vision loss; for example, the need for an assistive devices program in Atlantic Canada.

Do I have to respond to all requests?

No. Any response you make through the CNIB E-mail Advocacy Network is entirely voluntary.

What are the guidelines for the CNIB E-Mail Advocacy Network?

• Information on the CNIB E-Mail Advocacy Network may not have been verified by CNIB. Before you rely on it, please check with a health care professional to confirm that the information is correct.

• The opinions you will see exchanged on the CNIB E-Mail Advocacy Network are the personal views of the individual posting the message and are not necessarily the views of CNIB.

• Advertising and soliciting on the CNIB E-Mail Advocacy Network are strictly prohibited.

• CNIB has the right to delete any message that contains inappropriate materials, including material that is obscene or libellous, breaks copyright or trademark rules, constitutes harassment or discrimination, or infringes on human rights.

What if I don't have an email account?

At this time CNIB does not have the resources to extend this network beyond e-mail users. If you do not have an e-mail address, please contact us at the address below.

Bernard Nunan
Consumer and Government Relations, CNIB
135-1101 Prince of Wales Dr.
Ottawa, ON K2C 3W7
Tel: 613-563-0000 ext. 5040