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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. Visit our new COVID-19 resources page to learn more about our innovative programs and powerful advocacy. Please note: CNIB offices are open to the public by appointment only. For more information, please call 1-800-563-2642. The Canadian COVID Alert app is now available in six provinces. Please download it to your phone today.
A New Lottery Draw in Quebec
Through the sale of lottery tickets, CNIB Foundation will be able to provide people who are blind with training sessions on how to use smartphones and how to make the most of apps that are designed specifically to help visually impaired individuals.
By entering the lottery draw, you’ll not only have the opportunity to win one of eight fantastic prizes, including WestJet Airline Tickets, you’ll also be directly supporting someone who’s living with sight loss.
News
Clearing Our Path – 2022 Virtual Summit
In 1999, CNIB developed the first edition of Clearing Our Path to help create accessible environments for people who are blind or partially sighted. Based on national and international standards, the document provides accessibility guidelines for public spaces.
With updates in 2009 and 2016, Clearing Our Path has become a valuable resource, but a lot has changed. CNIB, with funding from Accessibility Standards Canada, has embarked on a project to update the guidelines, and we’d love your help.
Events
Games Night
Attention all word-gamers, join us for some fun activities during our Game night! We will be exploring some new games and taking it back to the classics. We usually do 3 different 20 minutes games each session. Games are different each time: riddles, outburst, name that tune, trivia and more. This group runs via Zoom web conference biweekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Time. Call in information will be given upon registration
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Humans with CNIB Guide Dogs: Mike & Eric
“The day Eric walked through my door was beyond amazing! I’d been without a guide dog for just over 10 months, so having that dog energy back in my life was unbelievable. This two-year-old black Labrador has the most amazing personality. He can go from zero to 90 in a split second and then from 90 to zero just as quick. The dog energy Eric brings around the house makes all the difference. Just having his head on my foot while I work on the computer, and even just knowing he’s there, is so comforting."
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Celebrate 60 years with CNIB Lake Joe!
For 60 years, CNIB Lake Joe has been providing enriching camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss – where children are encouraged to shine, youth are empowered to thrive, and 'kids of all ages' enjoy recreational pursuits. Jump in and join us as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary all year long! Whether online or in-person, we’ll be celebrating CNIB Lake Joe and everyone who has made it such a special place to be.
Campagne Droits Devants!
Ensemble, défendons les droits des personnes aveugles!
La campagne Droits Devant ! d’INCA en partenariat avec la Chambre des notaires du Québec vise à outiller les Québécois aveugles ou ayant une vision partielle à mieux défendre leurs droits et à sensibiliser les professionnels du système juridique québécois et le grand public quant aux droits trop souvent bafoués. Découvrez les outils juridiques que vous avons créés pour mieux défendre les droits des personnes aveugles, les vidéos de sensibilisation et nos formations!
Découvrir la campagne Droits Devant!
Volunteer Opportunities
CNIB National Youth Council Member
Are you a Canadian youth, passionate about changing what it means to be blind? Do you want to influence change and increase awareness of issues of importance to youth with sight loss? Then this opportunity is for you!
Under the direction of the CNIB, the CNIB National Youth Council provides a voice for youth who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind. National Youth Council members provide bold advice to CNIB to ensure that current and new initiatives, programs, and policies are reflective of, and responsive to, the needs of children and youth with sight loss.
The CNIB National Youth Council provides opportunities for members to grow as future leaders within the sight loss community through training, fellowship and practical work leading to meaningful influence within CNIB efforts.
Virtual Vision Mate
The Virtual Vision Mate program gives volunteers an opportunity to engage in friendly conversations with people who are blind or partially sighted.
Your support is urgently needed during this unprecedented time. You can schedule your chats on a set day and time every week, or you can schedule week-to-week, whatever works for both of you.