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CNIB Guide Dogs Volunteer Information Day (Carleton Place)
Have you ever thought about becoming a puppy raiser or boarder, but want to know more about the volunteer role? Join CNIB Guide Dogs on Saturday, June 17th at our Canine Campus in Carleton Place for an in-person volunteer information day!
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Tuesday Games
Everyone loves games. This games group meets to socialize playing 2 to 3 different lively word games for the hour. Sessions are led by our own professional game hosts (aka CNIB staff and volunteers). We embrace a safe fun time to exercise your mind. Tuesday Games meets on Zoom, every Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be shared after registering.
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Happy Deafblind Awareness Month!
By: Abby Sienko
CNIB National Youth Council Member
As a person who is DeafBlind, I bring a unique perspective to the CNIB National Youth Council and our advocacy work. While there may be similarities between the blind and low vision community, being DeafBlind is vastly different. I am proud to be a part of the National Youth Council and amplify the voices of people who are Deafblind.

CNIB Mobile Hub
CNIB is hitting the road to bring our innovative programs to life in your community!
Meet the CNIB Mobile Hub – a new program delivery model where we visit your community to deliver in-person programming for people who are blind or partially sighted. At the CNIB Mobile Hub, you can participate in children and youth programming, recreational and social activities, learning and employment workshops, hands-on technology training and product demonstrations.
To see where we’re headed next, check out our tour schedule.![[9:45 a.m.] John Lalley CNIB's Karin McArthur chat's with a program participant at an event.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/images/2022-12/scotia-secondary-block.jpg?h=33760c2f&itok=3PilDJry)
Scotiabank invests in removing barriers to employment for Canadians with sight loss
Scotiabank invests in removing barriers to employment for Canadians with sight loss
In Canada, the unemployment rate for people with sight loss is 14.5 percent, three times higher than the general unemployment rate. Despite having comparable or higher qualifications than their sighted peers, people with sight loss face significant challenges joining and staying in the workforce, including lack of access to assistive devices, and limited networking and advancement opportunities.
Thanks to Scotiabank’s $1.2 million investment in the CNIB Come to Work Program, participants obtain training in networking and self-advocacy, and in accessible technology such as screen readers, video conferencing and smartphones. The program also educates corporate partners to better utilize assistive technology and accommodations to make workplaces more inclusive and increase the recruitment of people with sight loss.
Through this partnership, CNIB will have the capacity to help more than 1,000 talent pool members access personalized professional development opportunities through workshops, internships, mentorships, networking events with potential employers and referrals to community agencies for employment training sessions and workplaces.
Thank you, Scotiabank for partnering with us to create a Canada where everyone can come to work!
Volunteer Opportunities
Bingo Volunteers
Bingo volunteers needed! Help provide a community-based support group.
Resource Development Assistant, Accessible Technology
CNIB's Accessible Technology Program aims to support the technology needs of program participants. With the availability of a wide range of accessible technologies, people with sight loss can accomplish almost any task, provided they have the right device, and the right support! Through our continuous development of Accessible Technology resources, materials and curriculum, we are able to provide our participants with the information they need to use their accessible technology effectively. With our efforts of providing the best support possible, we are seeking volunteers to assist with research & development of a complete Accessible Technology resource kit.
Volunteer for Resource Development Assistant, Accessible Technology