CNIB Mobile Hub: Fredericton, New Brunswick

DateMay 29, 2024
Time
10:30 am - 12:30 pm ADT
( 7:30 am to 9:30 am MDT )
Event Type
In Person
Program Type
CNIB Mobile Hub
Location

Fredericton Public Library
12 Rue Carleton Street
Fredericton NB E3B 5P4
Canada

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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 at no cost to you.

We’d love for you to join us when we visit Fredericton on Wednesday, May 29 at the Fredericton Public Library (12 Rue Carleton Street, Fredericton)  from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Drop in to meet CNIB staff and learn more about free programs and resources for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. Enjoy a day of recreational and social activities, technology workshops, and much more. Experience the latest breakthroughs in assistive tech from CNIB SmartLife and connect with other members of the sight loss community. Our free programs are designed to educate, entertain, and engage community members who are blind, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. 

Join us to learn more about:

  • Recreation events
  • Volunteering in your community
  • Demo CNIB SmartLife Products
  • Know Your Rights and Self Advocacy
  • Technology and Phone-it Forward programs

While registering for the Mobile Hub is strongly encouraged, walk-ins are also welcome. To register, please contact Caroline LeBlanc, Program Lead, Community and Volunteer Engagement at caroline.leblanc@cnib.ca or call 506-377-6775.

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