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The CNIB Foundation announces new partnership with IrisVision
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.
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.
CNIB gives kudos to Sage Hill – Teen Writing Experience for making their course accessible allowing for the first youth participant with sight loss
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
The CNIB Foundation and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario announce the cancellation of the 2020 Eye Van Tour.
Legislation on COVID-19 disability payments receives Royal Assent
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.
Future Guide Dogs moving onto next phase of training
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.
Accessibility of Insulin Devices Survey
CNIB's advocacy team is conducting research about the accessibility of insulin pumps for people who are living with diabetes and sight loss. As part of our research, we are launching a survey that will help us better understand the accessibility issues people face when administering insulin.
The CNIB Foundation office in Vancouver is moving!
In June 2020, the CNIB Foundation will be calling New Westminster home as we open our new hub. Learn more here!
CNIB's first Youth Employment Skills Camp (YES) aims to empower and reduce the unemployment rate for people with sight loss
CNIB's newest initiative is bringing Kaitlynn Lenius the hope that she will obtain her first job by learning what is necessary to become employed.
The CNIB Foundation’s Angela Bonfanti Chats with Joan Kelley Walker
Angela Bonfanti, the CNIB Foundation’s Senior Vice President of Foundation Programs, recently chatted with Joan Kelley Walker about how the Foundation is adapting its summer programming and fundraising initiatives in a time of COVID. Watch their chat and learn more!
CNIB Response: Small to Medium Business Barriers Consultation – June 2020
We are pleased to take this opportunity to respond to the provincial government's consultation on developing the small business success strategy for Ontario. There are approximately 681,000 Ontarians living with sight loss.