Upcoming Events

Join other guide dog handlers to talk about social/advocacy issues. This group meets via teleconference biweekly on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration. 

A peer support group for parents who are raising children with vision loss. Biweekly sessions will feature a presenter who will talk about important issues to you, the parent. The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

CNIB Unbound is a virtual book club for anyone interested in accessible literacy. Housed on Facebook, the club gives members an interactive community where they can read together, swap notes and perspectives on what they've read, and talk about all things books – from their favourite writers to the latest accessible reading technologies on the market. 
 

Calling all music lovers! If you have a passion for music, join us for a game of name that tune. We will play clips of songs and participants will have to name that tune. A variety of music types will be played. This program runs via Zoom web conference on the first and third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

The Words of the World program is a fun and immersive course where we help you learn new languages and cultures! The program will return this fall where we will be learning Spanish and Spanish culture.  This group meets via Zoom web conference on the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Achilles Ottawa is a national capital-based running club which is creating a community of support for runners who are blind or partially sighted.

The Youth Hangout It is an interactive experience that allows youth (ages 10-18) to share and their experiences, challenges, and successes. Whether youth wish to contribute their powerful words or attend as a listener, this program is a great opportunity to connect with the community, to make friends, to be heard, to inspire, to be supported and to shine brighter. The virtual social takes place on the fourth Sunday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Newfoundland Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Join us and start learning/practicing beginner French together. We will find different ways to incorporate learning French into the session, whether it be through song or exercises. We are excited to learn and have fun together! Whether you know little or no French at all, this session is good for all beginner/intermediate skill levels. You can join by computer or phone. Participants are separated into breakout groups from beginner to advanced to practice conversation in French.

Join us for a weekly piano series workshop for beginner players. All you need is access to a piano or keyboard. This piano class meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Calling all book lovers, do you enjoy a good page turner? Spend an afternoon in the company of friends discussing the book club pick of the month. This monthly book club meets via Zoom web conference on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration

Scattergories is a word-based, creative board game that anyone can play and we are taking it virtual! Join us for some fun game action. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Do you have a child who has additional needs? Our monthly parent support group runs via Zoom web conference on the last Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Newfoundland Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Have you heard about Clubhouse, the newest social media audio app that’s taking the world – and the blind community – by storm? What sets it apart is its reliance on live, drop-in audio. That’s right, video and pictures just aren’t a thing on Clubhouse!
Tune in to hear how Clubhouse offers amazing opportunities for conversations, knowledge-sharing and networking. Jenna Faris will talk you through using the app on your iOS device with VoiceOver (yes, it’s quite accessible). She might even share how a connection she made on the app led her to spend Christmas on the other side of the world! This technology workshop meets online via Zoom conference Wednesday, January 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

This group for people who are living with sight loss and diabetes, meets monthly for conversation, sharing insights and presentations.  This peer support group meets via Zoom web conference on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join the conversation! Even though we aren’t getting together in physical groups just yet, you can still call in for great conversation and comradery. This group meets via Zoom web conference the second and fourth Wednesday of every month 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Have you been exploring your creativity through photography with the use of your smartphone camera? This group for photographers who have sight loss, comes together monthly to share their passion and recent photographs. Join in for camaraderie and tips for capturing expressive images! This photography group meets via Zoom web conference on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration.

Parents of Children between the ages of three and six are invited to sign their children up for an exciting new program that combines socialization, creative play and entertainment!  This new program, the Zoom Zoom Room will give your child with sight loss the chance to chat and interact with others experiencing visual impairment or blindness. They will feel part of a nationwide community while playing games, listening to stories and collaborating on creative projects. Program facilitators will enlist professional authors and entertainers to keep content engaging.  This group runs via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

The music social is a themed radio-style night of music appreciation, where participants give song requests to the hosts and we listen to music, chat, and answer trivia questions together! Join us for a night of music, fun, and games! This group runs via Zoom web conference on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

A bi-weekly peer phone support to discuss different social and emotional issues each individual is facing due to vision loss. Sharing tips and tricks with one another. This group is for the Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma residents. The  peer support group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Interested in meeting other members of the LGBTQ2S+ community who are also blind or partially sighted? Join the CNIB LGBTQ2S+ Social Group! The group meets monthly to discuss topics chosen by the group. This group meets via Zoom web conference on the fourth Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Come join us if you are interested in gaining more personal power, deeper confidence, deeper awareness and a deeper sense of harmony in your life! A mix of lecture style & group discussions sessions on topics of believes, values, self talk, awareness and emotional intelligence. This program runs via Zoom conference on the last Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Central Daylight  Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

This monthly series will cover all things Voiceover on iPhones and iPads. We will discuss things like using VoiceOver with the Messages app, using the VoiceOver rotor, and using VoiceOver with the Mail app just to name a few. Each session will feature 20 minutes of presentation content and 40 minutes of interaction. This technology program meets via Zoom web conference on the last Thursday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us for a blast from the past! Bring your friends and join us for a fun game of family feud. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

A support group for blind/partially sighted parents.  From infancy to adulthood - blind mothers and fathers can learn, explore, and share their triumphs, challenges, tips and stories among peers in a supportive environment. The group meets twice monthly in order to accommodate busy schedules. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and the last Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Achilles Ottawa is a national capital-based running club which is creating a community of support for runners who are blind or partially sighted.

Join us for a weekly piano series workshop for beginner players. All you need is access to a piano or keyboard. This piano class meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

A support program for parents of children with sight loss, combined with interactive family recreational events. This group meets via Zoom web conference on the last Monday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Are you having challenges with using your technology or do you simply have questions about something new? Join us for a forum discussion by teleconference. Tech successes are welcome too! Many heads are better than one! The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration.

This monthly peer support group will connect you with other people living in the Brockville area who have experienced sight loss. Enjoy a variety of guest speakers and take part in social activities. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Bookworms take note – you won’t want to miss this session! Rachel Breau and Spirit Pilkington with the Center for Equitable Library Access will talk about what CELA is, as well as their relation to CNIB. They’ll then cover registering for library service, what’s in the collection, the various formats and delivery options, and which devices work with CELA reading materials. You’ll then be treated to a thorough walk-through of Dolphin Easy Reader and how it can now be used to search for and download books – all from within the app. This technology workshop meets via Zoom conference Wednesday, February 2 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

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

Parents of Children between the ages of three and six are invited to sign their children up for an exciting new program that combines socialization, creative play and entertainment!  This new program, the Zoom Zoom Room will give your child with sight loss the chance to chat and interact with others experiencing visual impairment or blindness. They will feel part of a nationwide community while playing games, listening to stories and collaborating on creative projects. Program facilitators will enlist professional authors and entertainers to keep content engaging.  This group runs via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join other guide dog handlers to talk about social/advocacy issues. This group meets via teleconference biweekly on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration. 

A peer support group for parents who are raising children with vision loss. Biweekly sessions will feature a presenter who will talk about important issues to you, the parent. The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Calling all music lovers! If you have a passion for music, join us for a game of name that tune. We will play clips of songs and participants will have to name that tune. A variety of music types will be played. This program runs via Zoom web conference on the first and third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

CNIB Unbound is a virtual book club for anyone interested in accessible literacy. Housed on Facebook, the club gives members an interactive community where they can read together, swap notes and perspectives on what they've read, and talk about all things books – from their favourite writers to the latest accessible reading technologies on the market. 
 

Achilles Ottawa is a national capital-based running club which is creating a community of support for runners who are blind or partially sighted.

Join us and start learning/practicing beginner French together. We will find different ways to incorporate learning French into the session, whether it be through song or exercises. We are excited to learn and have fun together! Whether you know little or no French at all, this session is good for all beginner/intermediate skill levels. You can join by computer or phone. Participants are separated into breakout groups from beginner to advanced to practice conversation in French.

Join us for a weekly piano series workshop for beginner players. All you need is access to a piano or keyboard. This piano class meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Tech Connect is an interactive, engaging and educational program where participants discuss different technologies/apps that can help make life a bit easier! Participants will learn about technologies other participants use and you are then able to ask questions to get help with your own technology/apps. This technology group meets via Zoom web conference on the second Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Scattergories is a word-based, creative board game that anyone can play and we are taking it virtual! Join us for some fun game action. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join the conversation! Even though we aren’t getting together in physical groups just yet, you can still call in for great conversation and comradery. This group meets via Zoom web conference the second and fourth Wednesday of every month 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Parents of Children between the ages of three and six are invited to sign their children up for an exciting new program that combines socialization, creative play and entertainment!  This new program, the Zoom Zoom Room will give your child with sight loss the chance to chat and interact with others experiencing visual impairment or blindness. They will feel part of a nationwide community while playing games, listening to stories and collaborating on creative projects. Program facilitators will enlist professional authors and entertainers to keep content engaging.  This group runs via Zoom web conference every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

In this monthly virtual meeting, a guest speaker shares their story and path to employment with fellow members of the community and job seekers from coast to coast. “How I did it” and in doing so, acts as inspiration and guidance for those walking down the path which can be so daunting for many. This group meets via Zoom web conference on the second Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

A bi-weekly peer phone support to discuss different social and emotional issues each individual is facing due to vision loss. Sharing tips and tricks with one another. This group is for the Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma residents. The  peer support group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Join us for a blast from the past! Bring your friends and join us for a fun game of family feud. This group runs via Zoom web conference on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Achilles Ottawa is a national capital-based running club which is creating a community of support for runners who are blind or partially sighted.

Join us for a weekly piano series workshop for beginner players. All you need is access to a piano or keyboard. This piano class meets via Zoom web conference every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 

Are you having challenges with using your technology or do you simply have questions about something new? Join us for a forum discussion by teleconference. Tech successes are welcome too! Many heads are better than one! The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration.

Join other guide dog handlers and individuals who are interested in getting a guide dog or in the process of applying for a guide dog. The group discusses topics that are relevant to the handlers like winter gear, working through airports, dealing with problematic behaviour. The members of the group are a great source of information and support and have many years of experience. You can be a part of this group no matter where your dog is from as the group supports all handlers. This group meets via Zoom web conference on the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Central Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.