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CNIB Foundation expands virtual program offerings across Canada

In response to COVID-19, the CNIB Foundation has expanded its free virtual program offerings (e.g. career support, tech training, book clubs, youth groups) and resources for Canadians impacted by blindness. We’re committed to combating the negative ramifications that isolation can have on Canadians with sight loss and ensuring our community is supported during this unprecedented time. If you're able, please give today: cnib.ca/donate. Thank you for your support.

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Connecting the Dots is going virtual!

To connect you with people worldwide, we've transformed our annual in-person conference into a digital event to bring an accessible and inclusive symposium without geographical barriers. Join us on October 7-8, 2020. Register for the Connecting the Dots conference and participate from wherever you are!

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The CNIB Foundation announces new partnership with IrisVision

TORONTO, August 4 – The CNIB Foundation, Canada's largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with IrisVision, global leader in digital vision technologies.

IrisVision’s visual assistive device allows users to access and amplify their limited sight. The wearable device is FDA registered, and helps users with a variety of eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, Stargart disease, and glaucoma.

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Low-Impact, Seated Dance Fitness

Let’s dance! Our adaptive dance instructor, Tiffany Tjosvold, will be leading a guided seat based low-impact dance class for our 19+ participants. This group runs via Zoom web conference and teleconference every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

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How CNIB Lake Joe Inspired a Young Advocate

When Alicia Chenier arrived at CNIB Lake Joe as a 12-year-old, she didn’t have to “hide being blind."

“I used to pretend I wasn’t blind because I was bullied for it. School was tough,” says Alicia. 

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CNIB Foundation expands virtual program offerings across Canada

Try something new with the CNIB Foundation!

Whether it's career support, tech training, youth groups, cooking classes or book clubs – our virtual programs are guaranteed to keep you entertained and engaged. Programs are free and available to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted as well as their families, friends and caregivers.

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COVID-19 Resources

Visit our new COVID-19 Resources webpage to get the latest information on everything from new foundation programs to our physical distancing advocacy initiatives and interviews with program participants.

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• Adults (18 years old or older)
• Seniors

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