By: Shannon Kinch
In the February edition of Equalize, we introduced you to CNIB’s new legal support offerings. Since then, dozens of people from across the country have contacted CNIB's Legal Referral Service for support.
What we do
Canadian residents who are blind, low vision or Deafblind and in need of legal support may use this confidential, free service to obtain high-quality information and referrals to community legal services and other organizations that align with their needs.
What to expect when you contact CNIB's Legal Referral Service
When contacting CNIB's Legal Referral Service, you can expect to receive a call or email back from Legal Referral Service staff within two business days. If your preferred language is a language other than English, Legal Referral Service staff can arrange for a professional interpreter to facilitate discussions between you and staff, free of charge.
Once all relevant information is collected, Legal Referral Service staff will review its extensive directory of community legal services and resources and conduct further research as required. Staff will then provide customized information and referrals to community legal services and other organizations that align with your needs. All information will be shared with you in an accessible, easy-to-understand format.
Legal Referral Service staff will then be available to answer questions regarding the information and referrals provided. They will also be available to provide additional support as needed (e.g. assistance with contacting a community legal service, etc.).
Please note that CNIB's Legal Referral Service cannot provide legal advice or legal representation.
Contact us!
There are several ways to get in touch with us. You may contact the Legal Referral Service at 1-800-563-2642 or by completing a Legal Referral Request Form. You may also ask a CNIB or VLRC staff member to refer you to the service. To learn more, visit CNIB's Legal Referral Service webpage.
Our Funders
CNIB's Legal Referral Service is funded in part by the Alberta Law Foundation, the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island, the New Brunswick Law Foundation, the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Unifor Social Justice Fund.