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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.

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. 

CNIB is producing a public service announcement (PSA) for National AccessAbility Week 2026, and we’re looking for community members to be part of it!

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

CNIB is making bold moves to strengthen governance, data, and leadership to ensure accessibility remains a national priority.

Experience a day in the life of a CEO. The CEOx1Day Program gives university students the chance to connect with top executives, gain mentorship, and build valuable leadership skills. This year, CNIB President and CEO Angela Bonfanti is one of the participating mentors. Apply by October 23, 2025.

On Thursday, September 25, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) initiated a sudden national strike. This has resulted in an immediate full stoppage of mail and parcel delivery through Canada Post, with many post offices now closed until further notice. While CNIB is working to minimize the impacts of the unexpected strike on Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or who have low vision, the disruption of mail delivery will still affect our community and cause some disruptions to CNIB services that rely on Canada Post.

The Ontario government is investing $3.2 million in two projects to protect jobs and support the construction of Canada’s first purpose-built goalball court at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s (CNIB) Lake Joseph Centre in Muskoka, and upgrades to the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Children and Youth Camp in Burk’s Falls. These projects are part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative to revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.