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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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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Lake Joe Choir
Lift your voice and connect with others through the joy of singing. Join our vibrant online choir community on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Talent Pool in Focus: Building Confidence, Making Connections - Erin’s Story
For Erin Noseworthy, graduating from college marked not just an academic milestone but the start of a new and exciting journey. After being diagnosed with sight loss, Erin discovered CNIB’s Come to Work program—a community that helped her unlock new opportunities as she prepared to launch her career.
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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 Ontario – 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 Ontario 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.