CNIB offers support for those impacted by wildfires in Manitoba
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Yesterday, Manitoba declared a province wide state of emergency, with thousands of residents being ordered to evacuate as wildfires continue to threaten communities across the province.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by these devastating fires, and we hope you and your loved ones are safe.
CNIB is here to support our participants as much as possible. If you need more information about local services and support available, we’re here to help. Please call the contact centre at 1-800-563-2642, and our team will share some local external resources we’ve put together.
Our Contact Centre is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. EDT. If you’re currently experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
The Census of Population is taking place in May 2026. Data from the census are essential for all levels of governments, as well as businesses, community groups and organizations. Completing the census is a legal requirement for all residents of Canada. All residents of Canada are required to complete the census questionnaire, according to the Statistics Act.
CNIB Guide Dogs has officially adopted a new internationally recognized digital identification card for its guide dog handlers. Developed by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), the joint digital ID card serves as a standardized form of verification that a handler’s guide dog or assistance dog has been formally trained by an ADI or IGDF accredited organization.
Yesterday, at local celebrations held across Canada, 24 new partnerships (including 15 guide dogs, one buddy dog, two ambassador dogs and six brood dogs) formally graduated as part of the CNIB Guide Dogs class of 2026. Watch the ceremony and meet the class of 2026!
CNIB scholarships are here to support your personal and professional aspirations. Whether you're just starting out in a cool apprenticeship, diving into skilled trades, or levelling up with continuing education, there are multiple scholarships, bursaries, and other educational awards available to people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. It doesn't matter where you are on your journey – from youth to adults – a scholarship or bursary is waiting just for you.
TORONTO, January 5, 2026 – January is Braille Literacy Month in Canada, a time to recognize braille as a cornerstone of literacy, learning, and independence for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. To mark the month, CNIB is partnering with THE TEN SPOT® to launch Braille Nails, a national fundraising initiative that invites Canadians to support braille literacy through creativity, conversation, and giving.
