Training & Resources

Want to learn how to advocate in support of causes that matter to you? These resources written for CNIB  volunteers can be used by anyone who wants to learn how effective advocacy works.

Volunteering to Support Advocacy 

Instructional videos

Michael McCarthy, principal with Grosso McCarthy, has more than 15 years of experience with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and more than 25 years in health policy and delivery.

In this video series, he shares tips on being an advocate.
Advocacy 101 – Part 1: What is advocacy?
Advocacy 101 – Part 2: Government relations 101

Educate to Advocate

To strengthen our voices and support the professional development of our Ontario advocates, ambassadors and CNIB staff, we’ve launched Educate to Advocate – an advocacy program designed to drive achievement and equality through education.  As we change what it is to be blind today, we're hosting monthly teleconferences on various topics including public speaking, government relations, legal rights, campaign building, and much more. Listen to the 14-episode series.