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CNIB’s Response to the AODA Health Care Standards Initial Recommendations
In May 2021, the Ontario government published a report that contained 22 initial recommendations for a Health Care Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), which would identify and address accessibility barriers in the health care sector.
CNIB Launches Second Annual Dock-to-Dock Fundraiser: Poker Run
SEGUIN TOWNSHIP, ON – CNIB, Canada’s largest non-profit organization serving people with sight loss, announced its fifth annual summer fundraiser, CNIB Muskoka Dock to Dock: Poker Run today. This signature event, hosted by the CNIB Lake Joe Fundraising Committee in partnership with the Antique and Classic Boat Society – Toronto, will support programs and services provided by CNIB Lake Joe.
Ripples – CNIB Lake Joe: an exclusive documentary presented by AMI
In celebration of CNIB Lake Joe’s 60th Anniversary, AMI presents a new documentary: Ripples – CNIB Lake Joe.
“Ripples” celebrates all of the incredible growth and transformation that both the camp and its campers have experienced over the last 60 years and looks ahead toward a bright future.
“Ripples” airs on Friday August 6 at 8 p.m. ET on AMI tv.
“Ripples” celebrates all of the incredible growth and transformation that both the camp and its campers have experienced over the last 60 years and looks ahead toward a bright future.
“Ripples” airs on Friday August 6 at 8 p.m. ET on AMI tv.
Consultation on the proposed AODA Education Accessibility Standards (K-12)
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) there are a number of committees that are tasked with reviewing or developing new accessibility standards. The Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) Education Standards Development Committee has released their drafted recommendations in developing accessibility standards in education. We’re asking community members to respond to the recommendations to ensure the proposed standards include the voices of people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind. Join CNIB for a virtual consultation and share your feedback!
Consultation on the proposed AODA Healthcare Standard
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) there are a number of committees that are tasked with reviewing or developing new accessibility standards.
The Health Care Standards Development Committee has released their drafted recommendations that would inform the government’s work on proposed accessibility standards in the healthcare sector. The report can be viewed on the Government of Ontario's website.
We’re asking community members to respond to the recommendations to ensure the proposed standards include the voices of people who are blind or partially sighted.
The Health Care Standards Development Committee has released their drafted recommendations that would inform the government’s work on proposed accessibility standards in the healthcare sector. The report can be viewed on the Government of Ontario's website.
We’re asking community members to respond to the recommendations to ensure the proposed standards include the voices of people who are blind or partially sighted.
CNIB Guide Dogs' class of 2021 graduating on International Guide Dog Day
CARLETON PLACE, ON – As part of CNIB Guide Dogs' class of 2021, 20 Canadians who are blind or partially sighted are graduating with their guide dogs today – International Guide Dog Day – after completing intensive training.
CNIB Foundation transitions its Kitchener programs to a hybrid community resource access, and virtual model
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, and to eliminate transportation and geographic barriers for participants. Meaning that we’re able to reach and empower more Kitchener area residents living with sight loss than ever before – no matter where they reside.
Investing in Advocacy
The Chambre des notaires du Québec contributes to CNIB’s mission
CNIB Lake Joe – Book Your Holiday Week
As we continue to explore opportunities for our community to visit CNIB Lake Joe safely, we’re piloting Holiday Week programs in August.
This new offering invites guests who are blind or partially sighted to visit CNIB Lake Joe with family members from the same household.
Holiday Weeks will focus on independent, self-directed activities. There will be no formal programming offered. Instead, guests are encouraged to choose their own adventure and build their own experiences.
This new offering invites guests who are blind or partially sighted to visit CNIB Lake Joe with family members from the same household.
Holiday Weeks will focus on independent, self-directed activities. There will be no formal programming offered. Instead, guests are encouraged to choose their own adventure and build their own experiences.
Celebrating Pride Month
It’s Pride Month, a time to celebrate the history, progress, and diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities, while recognizing continued discrimination. As we aim to create a brighter future for Canadians with sight loss and transform our communities into beacons of accessibility and inclusion, we will continue to support community members with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions through our innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We must continue to raise our voices relentlessly to challenge stigma and support equal rights today, tomorrow and beyond. Together, we will continue to stand with the communities we serve.