News
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.
Social Media Changes
All of CNIB Foundation's social media accounts are being merged.
CNIB Response: Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Schools – June 2020
We thank the Ministry of Education for the opportunity to provide input into Ontario's plan to reopen schools and summer educational programs for students. It is estimated there are 1,500 to 2000 students in Ontario who are blind or partially sighted. For years, parents, students, educators and organizations have been advocating to improve the education system to ensure students with sight loss have opportunities to thrive developmentally and academically at every stage of their education.
Prime Minister announces supports for Canadians with disabilities to address challenges from COVID-19
COVID-19 has created a myriad of new challenges while highlighting existing barriers for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Today, during National AccessAbility Week, the Prime Minister made a significant announcement regarding financial support available to Canadians with disabilities in response to the pandemic.
Yes! We are fundraising!
Some details about our fundraising in the community.