Repair Café Toronto – May 30

DateMay 30, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
Event Type
In Person
Program Type
Technology Programs
Location

CNIB GTA Community Hub
1525 Yonge Street
Toronto ON M4T 1Z2
Canada

Refresh and renew your beloved items at the CNIB Repair Café Toronto as you get ready for the season of flowers, picnics, and backyard garden parties. Whether your gardening tools need a tune-up, your favourite tea kettle needs attention, or your Keurig machine is getting ready for spring gatherings, our skilled volunteer fixers are here to help. As the weather shifts, it is also a great time to bring in your jackets, raincoats, backpacks, and handbags for a little fixing care.

Join us for the CNIB Repair Café Toronto on Saturday,  May 30 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 Small household items such as kettles, coffee machines, and more

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.

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.

In partnership with:

Repair Café Toronto: Supporting repair services through donations. Want to learn more about how to become a fixer or upcoming event dates? Visit repaircafetoronto.ca.

CCB Toronto Visionaries Chapter: Offering blind-friendly social activities within the community. Visit ccbtorontovisionaries.ca to learn how to get involved!

Bring new life to the items you rely on this spring and get ready for the season ahead. Thank you for your continued support.

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Region
Ontario South (Greater Toronto)

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