In light of the success, expanded reach, and impact of these virtual programs, CNIB Foundation Hamilton will be transitioning to a hybrid community resource access, and virtual program delivery model, as of November 1, 2020.
This shift in how we deliver services will further ensure the CNIB Foundation is efficient and effective in the use of our resources, and will enable us to work together as a community to maximize support for people with sight loss in the Hamilton region, both through virtual means, and in-person. Visit our cnib.ca website to register for virtual programs and watch for further updates regarding community locations to access future CNIB in-person programming.
Please note: Effective January 2021, the Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario Hamilton office will be relocating to 565 Sanitorium Road. The new office will be open by appointment only. Visit visionlossrehab.ca for more details.
For more information call 1-800-563-2642.
Looking to purchase products from our new SmartLife virtual store? Visit www.cnibsmartlife.ca
To mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, CNIB and the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) have launched a free resource to help teachers introduce accessibility and inclusion concepts to primary-grade students. Aligned with commonly identified provincial and territorial educational priorities, Classroom Accessibility Allies is packed with hands-on activities, from a simple accessibility checklist to a student worksheet and action plan, designed to guide students through a structured, process of identifying, addressing and reflecting on barriers to accessibility.
CELA and NNELS have taken important leadership in raising concerns about the proposed repeal of the legislative clause that has long protected free postage for accessible materials. CNIB proudly stands with them and has co-signed their letter to the federal government and Canada Post. We remain committed to working together as a community to ensure that people who are blind can continue to access the materials they rely on.
TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Fifty-eight top organizations and 11 high-performance leaders from across Canada have been named the 2025 winners of the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, Canada's Most Admired CEO™, and Canada's Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officer™ (CPCO) Awards.
OTTAWA, November 6, 2025 – The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), and the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) welcome the federal government’s focus on upskilling, training, and workforce development in Budget 2025. This focus aligns closely with all three organizations’ long-standing efforts to break down barriers and connect Canadians with sight loss to meaningful employment.
It’s not uncommon for vision loss to occur as we age, but for some, its onset can be sudden and unexpected. That was the experience for one woman from Victoria, Madison Sutcliffe, who suddenly lost about 90% of her vision during pregnancy. Looking for support and community, she reached out to CNIB and joined the Come to Work program
