CNIB National Youth Council

The CNIB National Youth Council (NYC) is a group of youth ages 15-30 from across Canada who are passionate about changing what it means to be blind.

Under direction of CNIB, the NYC works to ensure that current and new CNIB initiatives, programs, and policies are reflective of, and responsive to, the needs of children and youth who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. The council meets bimonthly to share ideas and collaborate on projects that affect CNIB's organizational activities. The NYC also provides opportunities for members to grow as future leaders through training, fellowship and practical work.

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Our Work

The CNIB National Youth Council advocates for equal and equitable opportunities for youth who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. Here you'll find some of the projects we've been working on.

Some members of the CNIB National Youth Council at CNIB Lake Joe. The group poses for a photo in the lounge, standing in front of a window. From Left to right: Taylor, Alicia, Oceanne, Rilind, Caleb, Caelin, Abby, Eitel, Will and Emilee.

Meet the CNIB National Youth Council

Meet the young leaders who are driven to change what it is to be blind!

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CNIB National Youth Council Leadership Award

The CNIB National Youth Council Leadership Award recognizes and celebrates youth who are blind are partially sighted that are reaching above and beyond to make a difference in their community, province, or country.