Upcoming Events

This monthly book club will meet and discuss audiobooks. Held on the third Tuesday of the month in Whitby.

Join Denise Chamberlin on the first Monday of the month for coffee and conversation!

A casual gathering for all who are interested in exploring braille. An opportunity to learn, engage and share.

GTT is a user-driven monthly group where participants share knowledge and skills related to assistive tech. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Adjustment to vision loss is an eight-week structured support group for clients, family and friends. This peer support group will connect you with other people in your community who have experienced sight loss. The Spring 2019 Mississauga Peer Support Group meets every Wednesday at CNIB Mississauga.

This small support group will connect you with other people in your community who have experienced sight loss. Held on the second Wednesday of the month in Oshawa.

Calling all book lovers! Spend an afternoon in the company of friends discussing the book of the month. The CCB group meets on the third Wednesday of the month.

Join other Ontario Youth for a monthly meetup via Skype or Teleconference. Learn, engage and share among peers across the province. Chat about a new topic and collaborate to develop new friendships, new skills and initiatives in your community. The group meets via teleconference the second  Wednesday or Thursday of the month.

Check out a guided yoga class to improve your mind, body and spirit. We provide the mats! Classes are held every Monday.

Singers, musicians, music fans - come jam! Join us for a night of live music and experience the unique joy that only music brings. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just a love of music. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month. 

A support program for parents of children with sight loss, combined with interactive family recreational events. The group meets on the last Sunday of the month.

Learn woodturning fundamentals and tackle a small project at The Hub. The group meets on the last Thursday of the month. 

This monthly book club will meet and discuss audiobooks. Held on the last Wednesday of the month in Oshawa.

Check out a guided yoga class to improve your mind, body and spirit. We provide the mats! Classes are held every Wednesday.

Learn how to organize, formulate and effectively communicate your ideas to others! Open to everyone in the community - not just CNIB participants. The group meets the first, third and fifth Wednesday of every month.

A support group for blind/partially sighted parents. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month. 

Adjustment to vision loss is a seven-week structured support group for clients, family and friends. This peer support group will connect you with other people in your community who have experienced sight loss. The Spring 2019 Brampton Peer Support Group meets every Monday at the Brampton Public Library. 

This small support group will connect you with other people in your community who have experienced sight loss.  Held on the fourth Friday of the month in Whitby.

You’re never too old to learn! Expand your horizons in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Each month we’ll explore a new topic: History, geography, science, travel, social trends, etc.

Join us for this introductory session where we will explore the basics from turning on a device to identifying which accessibility features are best suited for you. After this session, you will be able to hold your device correctly and identify important access points, identify the main accessibility, explain how the built-in accessibility features make Android devices easier to use.

At this introductory session, we'll explore the basics from turning on your device to identifying which accessibility features are best suited for you.

Announcing CNIB Venture Zone meetups – a monthly entrepreneurship networking meetup for current/aspiring entrepreneurs with sight loss. Venture Zone meetups will feature panel discussions with industry experts, interactive activities and an opportunity to network with colleagues from the world of business.

Calling all aspiring artists and musicians! The CNIB Foundation and Toronto Arts Council are partnering to host monthly workshops for youth. The group meets on the third Friday of the month. 

Join Dr. Tyceer (an Endochronologist from Windsor) for a teleconference about new blood glucose testing, dieting, government assistance programs and any questions you might have about diabetes and vision loss.

We are all unique individuals with different needs, and our phones reflect that! Depending on your vision, different text and graphics settings may be more suitable for you. Join us for a review of the variety of Low Vision Accessibility features available on Android devices.

At this introductory session, we'll explore screen reader navigation, braille support and Siri voice control. Each session includes 90 minutes of structured lecture delivery of material, followed by 60 minutes of individualized support. Wednesday, May 1st and 8th.

Learn to play guitar at The Hub! One-hour classes beginning at 3 p.m., 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. Guitar enthusiasts of any skill level are welcome and you don’t need to own a guitar. Our visually impaired instructor Joe Bernard teaches in a patient, inclusive environment.

Save the date! The CCB Mysteries chapter is teaming up with the CNIB Foundation to bring you an evening of entertainment that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seats!

Learn a new sport or brush off your cleats! Check out 5-a-side blind soccer summer development sessions in Pickering.

Meet new people. Learn something new! Mix and mingle. Each monthly meetup will have a different theme, topic or outing.

This is part of a series of group sessions that will help guide participants through the basics of using Android devices, as well as understanding and using the built-in accessibility features. We'll explore screen reader navigation, access tips and tricks, as well as Google Assistant voice control.

Join us for an introduction to Sunu Band - a smart-band that helps guide users around obstacles. Using sonar or echolocation to detect objects up to 16 feet or 5.5 meters away, Sunu Band sends haptic vibration feedback to inform users how close (or far away) they are to obstacles.

Join us for an introduction for three new pieces of technology: NuEyes, Smartcane and Saarthi! 

Learn how technology can enable people who are blind or partially sighted with taking pictures and working with digital photo albums. After this session, you will be able to incorporate adaptive techniques to capture quality images, use accessible technology to manage photos, and utilize artificial intelligence and other supports to identify and enjoy your photo memories! 

Join us at the St. Clair Place Engagement Centre to learn how the block on the northeast corner of Yonge & St. Clair will be transformed in the coming years into a vibrant and welcoming place for the Yonge & St. Clair community to live, shop, gather, and play. Ask questions, meet the team, and provide feedback on topics like accessibility and programming. Refreshments will be provided.

Now in our fourth year, ReelAbilities Toronto Film Festival is proud to showcase Canadian and International shorts, features, and documentaries about Deaf and disability cultures and by filmmakers and actors with disabilities and/or who are Deaf.

In this extraordinary opportunity, participants are invited to an introduction to Scuba diving with instructors trained by the DiveHeart adaptive SCUBA organization. Hosted by Dive World in Etobicoke, this experience will involve 2-3 hours of class time, combined with 1-2 hours of pool time. For the nominal cost of $25 per person, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance through equipment usage and underwater techniques.

Let us show you how blind and partially-sighted people see the world. Join us at the CNIB GTA Community Hub for a unique photography exhibition curated and shot by blind and partially-sighted photographers.

You’re never too old to learn! Expand your horizons in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Each month we’ll explore a new topic: History, geography, science, travel, social trends, etc.

Choose your specialization for the week as you learn new skills while developing confidence and independence in a safe and supportive environment.

At Lake Joe, you'll learn you don't need a title to be a leader. Leaders-in-training (LIT) empowers you to take an active role in camp life.

Escape and spend a week on the shores of beautiful Lake Joseph in Muskoka. Whether you are seeking adventure or relaxation, we have something for you.

Escape the city and spend a weekend at a private cottage in beautiful Muskoka! We're organizing a women's retreat geared towards physically active women. Activities will include running, swimming, hiking, etc.

Our family program gives people with sight loss and their families an opportunity to enjoy the splendour of Muskoka on beautiful Lake Joseph in a safe and inclusive environment. Activities are available for all ages and there are also events just for adults, youth and kids.

Our family program gives people with sight loss and their families an opportunity to enjoy the splendour of Muskoka on beautiful Lake Joseph in a safe and inclusive environment. Activities are available for all ages and there are also events just for adults, youth and kids.

Pushing Limits for Active Youth (PLAY) is for those that want to discover new sports at Lake Joe.

Wilderness Immersion for Leadership Development (WILD) is a two-week adventure program where you’ll work on skills like canoeing, hiking, rock climbing and high-ropes course elements while refining leadership skills.

Want to try a triathlon, or work on paddling skills? This goal-based program is aimed at athletic development.

Enjoy our three-night, four-day adult mini-camp to get a taste of the Lake Joe experience.