CNIB Foundation transitions its St. Catharines office to a community resource access and virtual model
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CNIB Foundation has been working hard to develop innovative methods to deliver our programs and services when we couldn’t physically be together. Virtual programs have allowed us to be more cost efficient, to eliminate transportation and geographic barriers, and to reach more Ontarians with sight loss than ever before – no matter where they reside.
In light of the success and expanded reach of these programs, the CNIB Foundation’s St. Catharines office will be closing its physical doors and transitioning to a community resource access and virtual model as of September 15. This shift in how we deliver services, will 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 Niagara region.
Please note: Effective September 15, the St. Catharines Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario office will be relocating to 245 Pelham Rd. The new office will be open by appointment only. Visit visionlossrehab.ca for more details.
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