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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.
In Memory of Arthur Britton “Brit” Smith (1920–2023)
The CNIB community is mourning the loss of long-time donor and champion Arthur Britton “Brit” Smith, who passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 103. We extend our deepest condolences to his large network of family and friends.
CNIB Creates A New Way Forward With 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
Toronto, ON October 12, 2023 – CNIB, Canada's largest non-profit supporting people who are blind, has announced the launch of its new 2023-2028 strategic plan, The Way Forward, developed to dismantle barriers and deliver limitless opportunities to all Canadians – today, tomorrow and together.