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Empowering Educators: Literacy for All Retreat at CNIB Lake Joe
Join us at CNIB Lake Joe from August 11–14, 2025, for the Literacy for All: Canadian Vision Teachers Retreat—an exciting professional development opportunity for Canadian Teachers of Students with Visual Impairment (TSVIs).
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SCORE Scholars (grades 11, 12 & first year of post-secondary)
Put down the textbooks and join CNIB this summer for this unique all-expenses-paid opportunity! This transformational experience will provide you with an edge in your academic and job-seeking goals. Discover and explore your potential through educational and empowering activities while connecting with like-minded peers. SCORE Scholars programming helps participants build essential leadership, independence, pre-employment, and social skills. We’ll explore the city of Toronto by visiting restaurants and local attractions.Accommodations and programming will take place at the Seneca College Newnham campus from July 19 – August 2, 2025. Application deadline is April 14, 2025.
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Keeping Your Guide Dog Safe and Comfortable in Canadian Winters
Winter in Canada can be tough for guide dogs, with icy sidewalks, extreme cold, and heavy snow. Learn how to keep your guide dog safe, comfortable, and ready to navigate, no matter the weather!
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Say #SnoWay and advocate for better snow removal in your region!
As snow blankets our streets and sidewalks, CNIB’s annual “SnoWay” advocacy campaign is back to highlight the barriers that snow and ice create and remind municipalities, businesses, snow removal contractors, and homeowners about their responsibility to clear snow and ice from paths of travel.
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CNIB Alberta – Winter Programs
Register for a program today!
Our free programs are available to people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision as well as their families, friends and caregivers. Explore upcoming programs offered in Alberta throughout the winter!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Bilingual Judge (or Judging Team) for the CNIB Braille Creative Writing Contest
Since 1997, CNIB has organized a Canada-wide Braille Creative Writing Contest for children and youth. This important competition celebrates braille literacy and encourages young people to flex their creative muscles while practicing their braille skills. The contest is looking for volunteer judge(s)! Publishers, library staff and children's authors are welcome to apply.
Volunteer for Bilingual Judge (or Judging Team) for the CNIB Braille Creative Writing Contest
Transition Dog Boarder – CNIB Guide Dogs
Volunteers are a critical part of our guide dog program, and we’re always in need of volunteer puppy raisers and boarders. With support from CNIB Guide Dogs staff, you would play a pivotal role in raising a puppy to become a guide dog and help change the life of someone who is blind, Deafblind, or has low vision.