CNIB Foundation has a strong commitment to braille and access to low-cost braille technology as a key to literacy and education. As a part of this commitment, we were excited to announce the launch of the Orbit Braille Reader 20 in Canada. This device was to be the first affordable, portable and refreshable braille reader on the market.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen production and delivery issues, the launch of the Orbit Braille Reader 20 is further delayed at this time. We remain dedicated to providing low-cost braille and are continuing to work through these issues.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this delay has caused. CNIB Foundation will continue to provide updates on the availability of the Orbit Reader 20.
Thank you for your continued patience.
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This commemorative medal was created to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation on May 6, 2024, and is being manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint. Recipients are eligible for this honour because they have made a significant contribution to the country, their province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
CNIB Guide Dogs has expanded its puppy program to the Ottawa/Carleton Place area and is in need of caring individuals to become volunteer puppy raisers for future guide dogs in the region. Previous experience with dogs is not required. If you’re eager to learn, CNIB Guide Dogs will provide you with support and training so you can feel confident in your volunteer role.
The TTC has extended the expiration date for TTC CNIB cards used by eligible CNIB clients when travelling on the system. TTC CNIB cards that were set to expire on January 31, 2024, will now expire on January 31, 2025. This means that your card is now valid for another year. To activate the new expiration date, simply tap your TTC CNIB card on a PRESTO card reader on a fare gate, bus, streetcar or Wheel-Trans vehicle anytime between January 22, 2024 and April 20, 2024.
CNIB Foundation has a strong commitment to braille and access to low-cost braille technology as a key to literacy and education. As a part of this commitment, we were excited to announce the launch of the Orbit Braille Reader 20 in Canada. This device was to be the first affordable, portable and refreshable braille reader on the market.