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The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.CNIB CARD | CNIB
To apply for a CNIB card, you’ll need: Proof of your sight loss, such as an eye report from a doctor. A colour passport-style photo taken within the last six months. $10 processing fee, payable by cheque, money order or credit card. To apply for a new card, please contact Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada at 1-844-887-8572 orinfo@vlrehab.ca.
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The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. CNIB GUIDE DOGS' CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATING ON INTERNATIONAL Main Content. CARLETON PLACE, ON – As part of CNIB Guide Dogs' class of 2021, 20 Canadians who are blind or partially sighted are graduating with their guide dogs today – International Guide Dog Day – after completing intensive training. Whether it’s avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps or negotiating traffic, theseguide
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The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.CNIB CARD | CNIB
To apply for a CNIB card, you’ll need: Proof of your sight loss, such as an eye report from a doctor. A colour passport-style photo taken within the last six months. $10 processing fee, payable by cheque, money order or credit card. To apply for a new card, please contact Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada at 1-844-887-8572 orinfo@vlrehab.ca.
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The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. CNIB GUIDE DOGS' CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATING ON INTERNATIONAL Main Content. CARLETON PLACE, ON – As part of CNIB Guide Dogs' class of 2021, 20 Canadians who are blind or partially sighted are graduating with their guide dogs today – International Guide Dog Day – after completing intensive training. Whether it’s avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps or negotiating traffic, theseguide
UPDATE MY DONOR INFORMATION If you are a supporter of the CNIB Foundation and would like to change any of the contact details we have on file for you, including updating your phone number, address or email, simply fill out the secure form below.. To securely update your bank or credit card details, or to request a reissued tax receipt, please call us at 1-800-563-2642, and one of our Donor Services agents will be happyHOME | CNIB
The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.| CNIB
CNIB's Virtual Program Offerings. Join us! Whether it’s children and youth groups, employment workshops, tech sessions or book clubs, our innovative programs are designed to educate, entertain and engage! Our free programs are available to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted as well as their families, friends and caregivers.CNIB GUIDE DOGS
Border closures and travel restrictions are leaving many Canadians without the partners they need to safely navigate their world. Support the urgent expansion today, by adding your donation to fund 150 CNIB Guide Dogs. Give now At CNIB, we believe that everyone who would like to have a guide dog should have that opportunity. That's why we're proud to launch CNIB Guide Dogs, a new program toCNIB 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. Located in the heart of Muskoka, Ontario, CNIB Lake Joe is a one-of-a-kind accessible camp that stretches over 12.5 acres on the northwest corner of beautiful Lake BLINDNESS MYTHS AND FACTS Myth: People who are blind can’t use most technology. Fact: Technology is a way of life for people who are blind. People who are blind use computers, mobile phones, apps and other tech to enhance their independence and make the world more accessible. Many people who are blind say technology has revolutionized their lives. LIBRARY SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND If you are blind or partially sighted, or have another disability that prevents you from reading regular print books, CELA gives you: Canada’s largest accessible library collection, with more than 500,000 titles in English and French, 50 newspapers and more than 150 magazines. choice of formats: audio, braille or accessible e-books. CHILDREN WITH CNIB BUDDY DOGS: DANI & GEORGE “When I first met my buddy dog George, there was an instant connection. It felt like I had been waiting for him for so long, and I was so happy when I finally got him in October 2019. I didn’t expect how immediate the bond would be.” -Dani, age: 12 JUNE IS NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AWARENESS MONTH GATINEAU, May 31, 2021 – The Government of Canada continues on the path towards a barrier-free Canada. In this modern day and age, the Government is especially focused on supporting new technologies that help Canadians with disabilities play an active role in society. COMMEMORATING NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH As we commemorate National Indigenous History Month, CNIB is committed to seeking support from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure we continue to explore and engage in meaningful dialogue and unlearn colonial practices. CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED AODA HEALTHCARE STANDARD Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) there are a number of committees that are tasked with reviewing or developing new accessibility standards. The Health Care Standards Development Committee has released their drafted recommendations that would inform the government’s work on proposed accessibility standards in the healthcare sector. The report can be HOME | CNIBCONTACT USPROGRAMS AND SERVICESCNIB OFFICESABOUT USSUPPORTUSSIGHT LOSS INFO
The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.CNIB CARD | CNIB
To apply for a CNIB card, you’ll need: Proof of your sight loss, such as an eye report from a doctor. A colour passport-style photo taken within the last six months. $10 processing fee, payable by cheque, money order or credit card. To apply for a new card, please contact Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada at 1-844-887-8572 orinfo@vlrehab.ca.
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The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. CNIB GUIDE DOGS' CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATING ON INTERNATIONAL Main Content. CARLETON PLACE, ON – As part of CNIB Guide Dogs' class of 2021, 20 Canadians who are blind or partially sighted are graduating with their guide dogs today – International Guide Dog Day – after completing intensive training. Whether it’s avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps or negotiating traffic, theseguide
UPDATE MY DONOR INFORMATION If you are a supporter of the CNIB Foundation and would like to change any of the contact details we have on file for you, including updating your phone number, address or email, simply fill out the secure form below.. To securely update your bank or credit card details, or to request a reissued tax receipt, please call us at 1-800-563-2642, and one of our Donor Services agents will be happy HOME | CNIBCONTACT USPROGRAMS AND SERVICESCNIB OFFICESABOUT USSUPPORTUSSIGHT LOSS INFO
The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.CNIB CARD | CNIB
To apply for a CNIB card, you’ll need: Proof of your sight loss, such as an eye report from a doctor. A colour passport-style photo taken within the last six months. $10 processing fee, payable by cheque, money order or credit card. To apply for a new card, please contact Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada at 1-844-887-8572 orinfo@vlrehab.ca.
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The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. CNIB GUIDE DOGS' CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATING ON INTERNATIONAL Main Content. CARLETON PLACE, ON – As part of CNIB Guide Dogs' class of 2021, 20 Canadians who are blind or partially sighted are graduating with their guide dogs today – International Guide Dog Day – after completing intensive training. Whether it’s avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps or negotiating traffic, theseguide
UPDATE MY DONOR INFORMATION If you are a supporter of the CNIB Foundation and would like to change any of the contact details we have on file for you, including updating your phone number, address or email, simply fill out the secure form below.. To securely update your bank or credit card details, or to request a reissued tax receipt, please call us at 1-800-563-2642, and one of our Donor Services agents will be happyHOME | CNIB
The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.| CNIB
CNIB's Virtual Program Offerings. Join us! Whether it’s children and youth groups, employment workshops, tech sessions or book clubs, our innovative programs are designed to educate, entertain and engage! Our free programs are available to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted as well as their families, friends and caregivers.CNIB GUIDE DOGS
Border closures and travel restrictions are leaving many Canadians without the partners they need to safely navigate their world. Support the urgent expansion today, by adding your donation to fund 150 CNIB Guide Dogs. Give now At CNIB, we believe that everyone who would like to have a guide dog should have that opportunity. That's why we're proud to launch CNIB Guide Dogs, a new program toUPCOMING EVENTS
AFB100: Centennial Conversations. Join AFB for a series of curated webinars focused on the most pressing issues and topics affecting the blind and low vision communities, pairing prominent speakers with younger voices. The Power of Gratitude and Joy: A BLINDNESS MYTHS AND FACTS Myth: People who are blind can’t use most technology. Fact: Technology is a way of life for people who are blind. People who are blind use computers, mobile phones, apps and other tech to enhance their independence and make the world more accessible. Many people who are blind say technology has revolutionized their lives. LIBRARY SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND If you are blind or partially sighted, or have another disability that prevents you from reading regular print books, CELA gives you: Canada’s largest accessible library collection, with more than 500,000 titles in English and French, 50 newspapers and more than 150 magazines. choice of formats: audio, braille or accessible e-books.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. Located in the heart of Muskoka, Ontario, CNIB Lake Joe is a one-of-a-kind accessible camp that stretches over 12.5 acres on the northwest corner of beautiful Lake COMMEMORATING NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH As we commemorate National Indigenous History Month, CNIB is committed to seeking support from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure we continue to explore and engage in meaningful dialogue and unlearn colonial practices. JUNE IS NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AWARENESS MONTH GATINEAU, May 31, 2021 – The Government of Canada continues on the path towards a barrier-free Canada. In this modern day and age, the Government is especially focused on supporting new technologies that help Canadians with disabilities play an active role in society. CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED AODA HEALTHCARE STANDARD Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) there are a number of committees that are tasked with reviewing or developing new accessibility standards. The Health Care Standards Development Committee has released their drafted recommendations that would inform the government’s work on proposed accessibility standards in the healthcare sector. The report can be Skip to main content Reset + Show Preferences Province Ontario EastOntario South (Greater Toronto)Ontario NorthOntario WestAlberta and NWTBritish Columbia & YukonManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland & LabradorNova ScotiaOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewan1-800-563-2642
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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.
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CNIB FOUNDATION EXPANDS VIRTUAL PROGRAM OFFERINGS ACROSS CANADA In response to COVID-19, the CNIB Foundation has expanded its virtual program offerings across Canada. Whether it's career support, tech training, youth groups or book clubs, we're combating social isolation and transforming our communities into beacons of accessibility and inclusion, where everyone can live, work and play without barriers. Funded by charitable donations and enabled by the selfless contributions of volunteers, our innovative programs and powerful advocacy are driving change in communities from coast to coast to coast. Virtual Program OfferingsOUR PROGRAMS
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