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CNIB Launches White Cane Access Program in British Columbia
CNIB is excited to announce the launch of its White Cane Access Program, aimed at providing equitable access to white canes for individuals across the country. The program is designed to empower confidence, independence, and autonomy for countless Canadians with sight loss.
Creating an inclusive Calgary where everyone can live, learn, work and play without barriers
The City of Calgary has amended its lease with CNIB at 10 11A ST NE to allow for mixed-use development for both at-market and below-market rent. This amendment enables CNIB to partner with a developer to design an inclusive community, a first of its kind in Canada.
CNIB welcomes new Executive Director for Manitoba and Saskatchewan
CNIB is pleased to welcome Kyle Mason as the Executive Director for Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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Be the Change and Join the CNIB Lake Joe Advisory Board
The CNIB Lake Joe Advisory Board supports CNIB’s mission and strategic plan, The Way Forward, providing leadership advice and support to management to ensure that CNIB Lake Joe delivers innovative programs and powerful advocacy. Applications close March 29, 2024.
CNIB welcomes accessible transportation standard in Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB – February 12, 2024 – CNIB welcomes the Government of Manitoba’s announcement on its commitment to make public transit more accessible. Under the Accessible Transportation Standard Regulation, the province has committed to removing barriers to public transportation and creating inclusive transportation systems for all Manitobans, including those who are blind or have low vision.
The recent announcement from Nahanni Fontaine, Manitoba’s Minister of Families and the Minister responsible for Accessibility, marks the province’s fourth accessibility standard enacted under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
The recent announcement from Nahanni Fontaine, Manitoba’s Minister of Families and the Minister responsible for Accessibility, marks the province’s fourth accessibility standard enacted under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
We Appear to Have an Attitude Problem: More Must Be Done to Support Canadians Who Are Blind
How empathy and understanding break down barriers
Ushering in a New Era at CNIB
Search for New President and CEO Begins as John M. Rafferty Makes Decision to Move On
Say #SnoWay and advocate for better snow removal in your region!
As snow begins to blanket our streets and sidewalks, CNIB is launching a snow removal advocacy campaign to educate municipalities and the public about the environmental barriers snow and ice-covered sidewalks create for our community and to remind municipalities, businesses, snow removal contractors, and homeowners about their responsibility to clear snow and ice from paths of travel.
CNIB Access Labs: Championing Accessibility Solutions for a More Inclusive Canada
CNIB, a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today, is thrilled to announce the launch of CNIB Access Labs, formerly CNIB Frontier Accessibility.