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Bank note reader - subject of recall

Bank Note Reader Program and Recall

On September 19, 2018, the Bank of Canada announced that it will begin to phase out the bank note reader program. The bank note reader is the handheld device that identifies denominations through machine readable codes.
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Equalize – September 2018

Welcome to the September edition of Equalize!
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CNIB Response: Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities

Recently, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its new Policy on accessible education for students with disabilities, along with recommendations on how to best meet legal obligations under Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
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How to Accommodate a Guide Dog and their Handler

September is Guide Dog Awareness Month!

In this blog piece, Victoria Nolan, Head, Stakeholder Relations & Community Engagement for CNIB Guide Dogs, talks about her experiences dining out and how restaurants can be more accommodating.
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Introducing the CNIB Foundation

We're evolving into an organization that's more ambitious, vibrant and forward-thinking than ever. And we want to show that evolution to the world. Today, we would like to introduce you to the new CNIB Foundation.
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CNIB Response: Ontario's Government for the People to Reform Social Assistance

While the Government of Ontario has committed to reforming social assistance, CNIB is disappointed to learn the 3% increase for the Guide Dog Benefit that was announced in the Ontario 2018 Budget has been reduced to 1.5%.
on the right, Teresa Aho, child and family services counsellor, on her left, Violet, holds Nash and her teddy bear, Fluffy. In the back ground is an eye chart.​

Staff advice

Tips for parenting a child with sight loss without fear and empowering independence.
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When do you make the transition from magnification programs to voice over?

Answering the following questions will help you decide.
In this photo is Mindy Bodnarchuk, the child and Family Services Counsellor for Northern Saskatchewan. She is sitting on the floor of her office using her light box which she uses for assesments and training with her clients. Stuffed animals and toys are visible in the background.

Staff Profile

The best part of Mindy Bodnarchuk's job at Vision Loss Rehabilitation Saskatchewan is seeing the progress that children who are blind or partially sighted make.


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Fearless parenting

Luc and Rita Lemoine are fearless when it comes to parenting their 16-year-old daughter Émilie who is blind. They want to ensure she gains enough perspective to learn about life the way she needs to, without her sight.