Upcoming Events

A peer support group for parents who are raising children with vision loss. Biweekly sessions will feature a presenter who will talk about important issues to you, the parent. The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Calling all music lovers! If you have a passion for music, join us for a game of name that tune. We will play clips of songs and participants will have to name that tune. A variety of music types will be played. This program runs via Zoom web conference on the first and third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

CNIB Unbound is a virtual book club for anyone interested in accessible literacy. Housed on Facebook, the club gives members an interactive community where they can read together, swap notes and perspectives on what they've read, and talk about all things books – from their favourite writers to the latest accessible reading technologies on the market. 
 

Do you have a sport or fitness goal and are unsure of how to go about achieving that goal? Would you like to play the sports your family and friends or favorite sports teams do? Do you need help knowing where to start and how to access the resources in your community? Well, there is no time like the present! The Go Play! program is designed to be a 1 on 1 short term mentoring program. We are here to help you as you advocate, adapt, and find essential resources to play the sport you love and reach any goal you dream of!

Achilles Ottawa is a national capital-based running club which is creating a community of support for runners who are blind or partially sighted.

Join us for a weekly piano series workshop for beginner players. All you need is access to a piano or keyboard. This piano class meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Sit back and enjoy several stories from the well-known Chicken Soup books! A volunteer will be reading a selection of interesting and enjoyable short stories. This program runs via Zoom web conference on the first Monday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Newfoundland Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Camping and hiking. Beach holidays. Adventure travel. Studying abroad. There are so many ways to get out there and “see the world”. But can you still do all that if you’re blind or have low vision? Tune in for a spirited panel discussion between Julia Bonnett, Albert Ruel, Alfredo del Arenal and Craig Faris to learn about how they lead full, active lives. You’ll hear about the devices and apps they do and don’t use, when they go alone and when travel buddies are preferred – as well as their craziest travel stories. This technology workshop meets online via Zoom conference Wednesday,  March 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join the conversation! Even though we aren’t getting together in physical groups just yet, you can still call in for great conversation and comradery. This group meets via Zoom web conference the second and fourth Wednesday of every month 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

This virtual coffee group for men offers an opportunity to meet new people and start interesting discussions with others who are experiencing vision loss. Get comfortable in your favourite chair and set yourself up with snacks and coffee or your beverage of choice, then bring on the conversation. Learn and talk about relevant and interesting topics. The group meets via Zoom web conference on the second Wednesday of the month from 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Parents of Children between the ages of three and six are invited to sign their children up for an exciting new program that combines socialization, creative play and entertainment!  This new program, the Zoom Zoom Room will give your child with sight loss the chance to chat and interact with others experiencing visual impairment or blindness. They will feel part of a nationwide community while playing games, listening to stories and collaborating on creative projects. Program facilitators will enlist professional authors and entertainers to keep content engaging.  This group runs via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

A support group for blind/partially sighted parents.  From infancy to adulthood - blind mothers and fathers can learn, explore, and share their triumphs, challenges, tips and stories among peers in a supportive environment. The group meets twice monthly in order to accommodate busy schedules. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. and the last Saturday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. Call in information will be given upon registration.

The goal of this new support group is to build a community of support and facilitate an opportunity for connection among spouses, parents, children and other care providers for individuals with sight loss. This informal support group will meet once a month and will cover a different discussion topic each month based on priorities identified by the group. This group meets via Zoom web conference on the second Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

In this monthly virtual meeting, a guest speaker shares their story and path to employment with fellow members of the community and job seekers from coast to coast. “How I did it” and in doing so, acts as inspiration and guidance for those walking down the path which can be so daunting for many. This group meets via Zoom web conference on the second Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

A bi-weekly peer phone support to discuss different social and emotional issues each individual is facing due to vision loss. Sharing tips and tricks with one another. This group is for the Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma residents. The  peer support group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us for a blast from the past! Bring your friends and join us for a fun game of family feud. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Do you have a sport or fitness goal and are unsure of how to go about achieving that goal? Would you like to play the sports your family and friends or favorite sports teams do? Do you need help knowing where to start and how to access the resources in your community? Well, there is no time like the present! The Go Play! program is designed to be a 1 on 1 short term mentoring program. We are here to help you as you advocate, adapt, and find essential resources to play the sport you love and reach any goal you dream of!

Young men (ages 15 to 21) living with sight loss can come together for meaningful conversations. Topics discussed range from vision loss and masculinity, dating, expressing oneself and observing today’s music and media. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second Saturday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Due to popular demand, we're adding another monthly dose of our weekly Wednesday afternoon tech discussions. CNIB Tech Extravaganza 2.0 is a monthly discussion group that is joined by members all over the country to come together and talk everything tech. This technology workshop meets via Zoom web conference on the second Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Achilles Ottawa is a national capital-based running club which is creating a community of support for runners who are blind or partially sighted.

Are you a young woman preparing for university or starting your professional life? Join us to meet other confident, independent young women with similar interests and experiences. We will focus on issues that are relevant to your life, learn new things, and discuss the challenges of living with sight loss. Topics such as mental health, socialization, dating and navigating the workforce are just some of the things we will delve into. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second Sunday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us for a weekly piano series workshop for beginner players. All you need is access to a piano or keyboard. This piano class meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Are you having challenges with using your technology or do you simply have questions about something new? Join us for a forum discussion by teleconference. Tech successes are welcome too! Many heads are better than one! The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration.

Join other guide dog handlers and individuals who are interested in getting a guide dog or in the process of applying for a guide dog. The group discusses topics that are relevant to the handlers like winter gear, working through airports, dealing with problematic behaviour. The members of the group are a great source of information and support and have many years of experience. You can be a part of this group no matter where your dog is from as the group supports all handlers. This group meets via Zoom web conference on the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Central Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Calling all book lovers, do you enjoy a good page turner? Spend an afternoon in the company of friends discussing the book club pick of the month. This monthly book club meets via Zoom web conference on the third Wednesday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

This group is specifically for those who are experiencing symptoms/have had a diagnosis of CBS. Participants meet monthly for this conversational support group.  This group runs via Zoom web conference the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a fully integrated magnification and reading program tailored for low vision users. Magnifier enlarges and enhances everything on your computer screen, while Reader echoes your typing and essential program activity – automatically reading documents, web pages and emails aloud. Tune in as Smitha Pai introduces you to this industry-standard screen magnification solution, and shows you how it works when browsing the web or replying to email. And if your vision is decreasing, you’ll find her discussion about listening with Reader particularly relevant. This technology workshop meets online via Zoom conference Wednesday,  March 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Attention all word-gamers, join us for some fun activities during our Game night! We will be exploring some new games and taking it back to the classics. We usually do 3 different 20 minutes games each session. Games are different each time: riddles, outburst, name that tune, trivia and more.  This group runs via Zoom web conference biweekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Time. Call in information will be given upon registration

Parents of Children between the ages of three and six are invited to sign their children up for an exciting new program that combines socialization, creative play and entertainment!  This new program, the Zoom Zoom Room will give your child with sight loss the chance to chat and interact with others experiencing visual impairment or blindness. They will feel part of a nationwide community while playing games, listening to stories and collaborating on creative projects. Program facilitators will enlist professional authors and entertainers to keep content engaging.  This group runs via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join other guide dog handlers to talk about social/advocacy issues. This group meets via teleconference biweekly on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration. 

A peer support group for parents who are raising children with vision loss. Biweekly sessions will feature a presenter who will talk about important issues to you, the parent. The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Calling all music lovers! If you have a passion for music, join us for a game of name that tune. We will play clips of songs and participants will have to name that tune. A variety of music types will be played. This program runs via Zoom web conference on the first and third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

The Words of the World program is a fun and immersive course where we help you learn new languages and cultures! The program will return this fall where we will be learning Spanish and Spanish culture.  This group meets via Zoom web conference on the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

CNIB Unbound is a virtual book club for anyone interested in accessible literacy. Housed on Facebook, the club gives members an interactive community where they can read together, swap notes and perspectives on what they've read, and talk about all things books – from their favourite writers to the latest accessible reading technologies on the market. 
 

Do you have a sport or fitness goal and are unsure of how to go about achieving that goal? Would you like to play the sports your family and friends or favorite sports teams do? Do you need help knowing where to start and how to access the resources in your community? Well, there is no time like the present! The Go Play! program is designed to be a 1 on 1 short term mentoring program. We are here to help you as you advocate, adapt, and find essential resources to play the sport you love and reach any goal you dream of!

Achilles Ottawa is a national capital-based running club which is creating a community of support for runners who are blind or partially sighted.

Join us for a weekly piano series workshop for beginner players. All you need is access to a piano or keyboard. This piano class meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

If you are a student interested in connecting with others, exchanging ideas and discussing the challenges of attending post-secondary school with sight loss, join us for our monthly discussions from the comfort of your home or dorm room! Come with your questions, concerns and stories. Topics discussed will be determined by the group.  This group runs online via Zoom web conference on the third Monday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Calling all book lovers, do you enjoy a good page turner? Spend an afternoon in the company of friends discussing the book club pick of the month. This monthly book club meets via Zoom web conference on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration

Cortana is Microsoft’s personal productivity assistant. Built into Windows, she helps you save time and focus your attention on what matters most. Tune in as Runa Patel with Microsoft Canada’s Training Team demonstrates some of the things Cortana can do for you, including managing your calendar, joining Teams meetings, creating to-do lists, setting reminders and alarms, finding facts, definitions and info, and opening apps on your computer. There will then be a Q&A segment, so come prepared with anything you’ve ever wondered about Microsoft’s voice assistant! This technology workshop meets online via Zoom conference Wednesday,  March 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

This group for people who are living with sight loss and diabetes, meets monthly for conversation, sharing insights and presentations.  This peer support group meets via Zoom web conference on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join the conversation! Even though we aren’t getting together in physical groups just yet, you can still call in for great conversation and comradery. This group meets via Zoom web conference the second and fourth Wednesday of every month 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Have you been exploring your creativity through photography with the use of your smartphone camera? This group for photographers who have sight loss, comes together monthly to share their passion and recent photographs. Join in for camaraderie and tips for capturing expressive images! This photography group meets via Zoom web conference on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration.

Parents of Children between the ages of three and six are invited to sign their children up for an exciting new program that combines socialization, creative play and entertainment!  This new program, the Zoom Zoom Room will give your child with sight loss the chance to chat and interact with others experiencing visual impairment or blindness. They will feel part of a nationwide community while playing games, listening to stories and collaborating on creative projects. Program facilitators will enlist professional authors and entertainers to keep content engaging.  This group runs via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

The music social is a themed radio-style night of music appreciation, where participants give song requests to the hosts and we listen to music, chat, and answer trivia questions together! Join us for a night of music, fun, and games! This group runs via Zoom web conference on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

A bi-weekly peer phone support to discuss different social and emotional issues each individual is facing due to vision loss. Sharing tips and tricks with one another. This group is for the Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma residents. The  peer support group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Interested in meeting other members of the LGBTQ2S+ community who are also blind or partially sighted? Join the CNIB LGBTQ2S+ Social Group! The group meets monthly to discuss topics chosen by the group. This group meets via Zoom web conference on the fourth Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us for a blast from the past! Bring your friends and join us for a fun game of family feud. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Do you have a sport or fitness goal and are unsure of how to go about achieving that goal? Would you like to play the sports your family and friends or favorite sports teams do? Do you need help knowing where to start and how to access the resources in your community? Well, there is no time like the present! The Go Play! program is designed to be a 1 on 1 short term mentoring program. We are here to help you as you advocate, adapt, and find essential resources to play the sport you love and reach any goal you dream of!

A support group for blind/partially sighted parents.  From infancy to adulthood - blind mothers and fathers can learn, explore, and share their triumphs, challenges, tips and stories among peers in a supportive environment. The group meets twice monthly in order to accommodate busy schedules. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and the last Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. Call in information will be given upon registration.