Important Update: The CNIB Kelowna office is moving
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We’ve found a new home to serve you better! As of September 1, 2021, we’ll be relocating our office to the Innovation Centre in Kelowna. Our new address will be 460 Doyle Avenue, Unit 106, Kelowna, British Columbia.
Interested in joining a virtual program? If you haven’t already had the chance, we’d like to personally invite you to join us! To learn more and get involved visit cnib.ca.
Please note: For clients in the Kelowna area, Vision Loss Rehabilitation is actively seeking out a new location. Visit visionlossrehab.ca for more details.
For more information call 1-800-563-2642.
Looking to purchase products from our all new SmartLife virtual store? Visit www.cnibsmartlife.ca
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