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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.
It’s National Volunteer Week!
National Volunteer Week (April 18-24) is a time to celebrate and thank volunteers. This week, our website will feature volunteer stories from across the country. Take a few minutes to read their stories!
News
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada helps Canadians with sight loss face challenges of COVID-19 head on
CNIB would like to thank Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. for their longstanding support of people with sight loss across the country.
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Printbraille Family Library Project
Does your family include a 5-10-year-old in the early stages of learning braille? CNIB has a program to support your family on this braille literacy journey! Find out why braille is important and learn the basics yourself, get quick tips and tricks from other parents, and explore easy, inexpensive and fun ways to support a love of braille in your family.
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Humans with CNIB Guide Dogs – Shelley & Rookie
"Having a guide dog in my life gives me freedom and independence that I never had with my cane. I have the confidence to go places I wouldn’t have visited before." – Shelley
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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.
Volunteer Opportunities
CNIB Ambassador
thanks to his experience, knowledge and passion, the Ambassador informs the public of the realities linked with vision loss ,communicate his story in a personal and relevant way and represent CNIB and our clients during events and for different audiences.