August 13, 2020
The National Youth Council believes in recognizing youth with sight loss. That's why it created the Leadership Award to celebrate people going above and beyond to make a difference in their community, province or country.
One winner is selected yearly and presented with a plaque and $250 prize. Their accomplishments are also shared across CNIB's national social media channels.
August 05, 2020
TORONTO, August 4 – The CNIB Foundation, Canada's largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with IrisVision, global leader in digital vision technologies.
IrisVision’s visual assistive device allows users to access and amplify their limited sight. The wearable device is FDA registered, and helps users with a variety of eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, Stargart disease, and glaucoma.
July 28, 2020
On Monday, Bill C-20 received Royal Assent. This legislation will provide a one-time, non-taxable and non-reportable payment of up to $600 to support Canadians with disabilities to assist with expenses incurred during the pandemic.
November 18, 2019
After extensive training, CNIB Guide Dogs is proud to announce the class of 2019. Twenty-five partnerships across Canada graduated today. Graduation ceremonies were held in St. John's, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver.
July 20, 2020
CNIB's advocacy team is conducting research about the accessibility of insulin pumps for people who are living with diabetes and sight loss. As part of our research, we are launching a survey that will help us better understand the accessibility issues people face when administering insulin.
