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Venture Zone: Vision and Mission

The work world has changed. Entrepreneurship and self-employment are a growing part of our work culture. Maybe you want to start your own business or work as a freelancer or consultant. The Venture Zone is here to give you the resources and inspiration to succeed.
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Interviews with our advocates

CNIB interviewed five of our advocates across the country to capture their experience as voters who are blind or partially sighted. Watch the video below to get their take on what works during federal elections in Canada, what still needs to be changed, and get some tips and tricks on advocating at the polls!
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Accessible voting around the world

Voting around the world can look very different to what we are used to in Canada, where steps to reduce barriers to the electoral process have been underway for decades. Some countries have begun to reduce barriers to voting more recently, while others have already implemented popular solutions for electors with sight loss.
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From the Archives

The following archival materials were provided to CNIB by Elections Canada. Elections Canada is celebrating their 100th anniversary as Canada’s independent electoral agency.
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CNIB Lake Joe On The Go! Podcast

Discover the magic of CNIB Lake Joe with your host, Taylor Gaudon. Hear from passionate guests, volunteers, and staff as they explore a new topic in every episode. Tune in to hear about Lake Joe memories, stories of love and friendship, a day in the life, and more! 
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White Cane Advocacy Resources

Today there is still stigma and misunderstanding about what the white cane means. We have created education and awareness resources that provide practical information and tips.
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Lenovo

Lenovo powers businesses of all kinds with the smart devices, infrastructure, solutions, and services they need to accelerate their intelligent transformation! Lenovo is proud to leverage the diversity of their talented employees to redefine and stretch the limits of what technology can do.
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Become a member

Get access to exclusive deals, experiences, and opportunities with CNIB Connects! Become a member today.
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Public Education Videos – Ontario

In addition to the practical legal information handbooks, the Know Your Rights team has produced several educational videos. Share these videos!
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Navigating the vFairs event platform

CNIB's Connecting the Dots virtual conference is hosted on vFairs, a virtual event platform. Here you will find detailed step-by-step instructions on how to navigate and access the vFairs platform if you are using screen magnification, VoiceOver or screen reading software.