Repair Café Toronto – March 21

Refresh Your Beloved Items at the CNIB Repair Café Toronto, in partnership with Repair Café Toronto and Canadian Council of the Blind, Toronto Visionaries Chapter! Join us for a day of community, accessibility, and sustainability as we come together to fix, mend, and rejuvenate our beloved items.

Join us for the CNIB Repair Café Toronto on Saturday,  March 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CNIB GTA Community Hub (1525 Yonge Street, Toronto).

Spring is the perfect time to refresh and restore the items you rely on. Join us at the CNIB Repair Café Toronto and give your accessibility devices and everyday household items the care they deserve.

What we fix:

Our team specializes in repairing accessibility devices and select household items, including:

• Refurbishing white canes
• Braillers
• Replacing batteries in talking watches
• Fixing handheld magnifiers and more

We encourage people to RSVP in advance to secure priority for repairs, although walk-ins are also welcome until 1 p.m., subject to availability. Priority is given to those who register in advance. Repairs are provided on a donation basis and are completed at your own risk. All participants must follow safety procedures and adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Registration required.  To register, please contact  Dom Chan, Coach, CNIB SmartLife and Assistive Technology at dom.chan@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.

Please Note: There is ongoing construction near the CNIB GTA Community Hub that may temporarily obstruct the usual pathway to the entrance. If you require assistance navigating to the Hub, sighted guide support will be available. Please contact Dom Chan at 647-631-5398 in advance if you would like assistance.

Can't make it out this time? Visit www.repaircafetoronto.ca for upcoming repair cafe in your area, how to become a volunteer and to make a general donation. Let's come together to repair, reuse, and reduce waste for a more sustainable future. We look forward to seeing you there!