The Way Forward is so much more than a strategic plan. It’s a manifesto for the future CNIB and the people we serve are working to create together. It’s a glimpse into a much larger vision – with an ultimate goal of creating a completely barrier-free society for our community in the decades ahead.
We demand a future in which Canadians who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind…
- live in a world that feels fully inclusive and accessible to them.
- have equitable opportunities in all areas of life, from education to work to social inclusion.
- have affordable access to the cutting-edge assistive technologies they need to live, work, and play independently.
- feel that their level of sight is not a struggle or a hardship, but a part of their lives that can sometimes pose minor inconveniences at most.
- have easy and affordable access to barrier-free transportation, whether they’re travelling across town or across the country.
- feel that they’re part of a thriving and welcoming community of people who are blind, low vision, or Deafblind nationwide.
We demand a future in which the average Canadian…
- understands how to interact with someone who is blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind in a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming way.
- recognizes that blindness is a spectrum, and every person is unique; each has different experiences, different challenges, and different abilities.
- would hire a qualified person who is blind or partially sighted without hesitation, if given the opportunity.
- understands that members of our community have unique challenges that can require support and accommodations, but also understands they can do just about anything with the right support and accommodations.