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It’s not uncommon for vision loss to occur as we age, but for some, its onset can be sudden and unexpected. That was the experience for one woman from Victoria, Madison Sutcliffe, who suddenly lost about 90% of her vision during pregnancy. Looking for support and community, she reached out to CNIB and joined the Come to Work program

To strengthen our voices and support the professional development of our Ontario advocates, ambassadors and CNIB staff, we’ve launched Educate to Advocate – an advocacy program designed to drive achievement and equality through education.  

Learn how to advocate from the experts! 

Right now, communities across British Columbia are facing a challenging and rapidly evolving wildfire situation. A provincewide state of emergency has been declared, and thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires continue to threaten communities across B.C. If you or someone you know is looking for information about local services and support, please contact CNIB at 1-800-563-2642. Our team can help connect you with relevant community resources and emergency information.  

CNIB recently unveiled the brand-new Barrie Community Hub and Nanji Family Foundation CNIB SmartLife Centre, thanks to a generous donations made by the Nanji Family Foundation and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The new Hub, which is now open to members of the public, is an inclusive community space designed to empower people impacted by blindness to live the lives they choose.

New downtown head office and continued Bayview presence strengthen accessibility, collaboration and community connection across Toronto.

The search for a new location for the CNIB GTA Community Hub is now underway, and we’re hosting two virtual consultations in July to hear what matters most to our community. We want your input and ideas on location, transportation, accessibility, space layout, programming, and the features that would make the future home of the Hub a welcoming and inclusive community space.

This summer, a little East Coast magic is coming to Muskoka. On Saturday, August 15, guests from across Ontario will gather on the shores of Lake Joseph for Lake Joe Live: Muskoka Kitchen Party.

TORONTO, ON, June 23, 2026 — The Government of Ontario has amended a Regulation under the Provincial Offences Act (Ontario Regulation 950) to now allow police officers to issue tickets when someone denies service to a person accompanied by a guide dog, providing a more immediate enforcement response for guide dog handlers who experience discrimination.

TORONTO, ON., June 22, 2026 – CNIB, together with the Toronto Public Library, Library and Archives Canada, and TD Bank Group (TD), is thrilled to announce the official launch of the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC), Canada’s largest bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, interests, and abilities. With renewed funding from TD, the TD Summer Reading Club will continue to inspire young readers across the country while expanding the availability of accessible formats of the club’s recommended reads, online and print elements, and its most popular activities and resources.

Due to the redevelopment of the building leased by CNIB at 1525 Yonge Street, the CNIB GTA Community Hub will permanently close on July 1, 2026. While the CNIB GTA Community Hub may be closing, we want to reassure our community that CNIB programs and services will continue without interruption.  Beginning June 1, all local in-person programming will be offered at alternative locations in the GTA, including at CNIB’s national office at 1929 Bayview Ave., as well as local community spaces like libraries and community centres and through the CNIB Mobile Hub.