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"Imagine walking into a restaurant and being told, "You can't come in," or being stranded at an airport because none of the taxis will take you home, or making a room reservation, only to have it cancelled by the hotel because you're not welcome. This has been my reality for 30 years. You'd think I'd get used to it, but every time it happens, I'm no less shocked than I was the first time it happened." – Diane Bergeron, President of CNIB Guide Dogs

The CNIB Foundation and Guide Dog Users of Canada are reminding Canadians that guide dogs belong everywhere – it’s the law.

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.

TORONTO – CNIB, Canada's largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with LEARNstyle, experts in specialized education and assistive technology training.

Since deciding to run their Kid's Camps virtually, CNIB staff members are discovering some unexpected positive results.

TORONTO, August 4 – The CNIB Foundation, Canada's largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with IrisVision, global leader in digital vision technologies.

IrisVision’s visual assistive device allows users to access and amplify their limited sight. The wearable device is FDA registered, and helps users with a variety of eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, Stargart disease, and glaucoma.

For the first time a youth with sight loss, Karis Oscienny, was able to participate in the Sage Hill – Teen Writing Experience because the organization recognized the importance of accessibility.

The CNIB Foundation and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario announce the cancellation of the 2020 Eye Van Tour.

On Monday, Bill C-20 received Royal Assent. This legislation will provide a one-time, non-taxable and non-reportable payment of up to $600 to support Canadians with disabilities to assist with expenses incurred during the pandemic.

After one year of obedience and socialization training in Regina, this week marks a milestone for Indy and Percy, future guide dogs. The brothers, who are both black Labradors, will be boarding a plane tomorrow morning bound for the CNIB Guide Dogs' Canine Campus in Carleton Place, Ontario, for advanced training.