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CNIB achieves accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standard Program
We are pleased to announce that, as of today, CNIB has been accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. With this achievement, we join a distinguished community of more than 250 non-profit organizations dedicated to operational excellence.
Remembering Walter Gretzky
CNIB is very saddened to hear of the loss of Walter Gretzky. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gretzky family. Walter was an incredible CNIB supporter and avid advocate for youth with sight loss.
An update on ScripTalk audible prescription labels
ScripTalk audible prescription labels enable blind, partially sighted or print-impaired pharmacy patients to hear important prescription label information free of charge.
Transforming CNIB’s virtual programs: McConnell Foundation makes incredible gift to support Canadians with sight loss
Last year, the pandemic forced us to rethink how we develop and deliver programming. Since we could no longer deliver community-based programs in person, we had to work quickly and effectively to transition our programs to virtual platforms.
CNIB Partners with Global Sighted Assistance Leader, Be My Eyes
Toronto, ON – CNIB, Canada's largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, and Be My Eyes, a global leader in assistive technology and provider of real-time video assistance for people with sight loss, announced their partnership today.
CNIB Lake Joe makes transformational change thanks to a 2019 grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation
Muskoka, ON – After receiving a $147,600 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2019, CNIB was able to make an incredible transformation to its waterfront facility, CNIB Lake Joe. Thanks to this extraordinary grant, the space received key upgrades that will ensure it’s inclusive for everyone. Last winter, a new sound-absorbing wood ceiling was installed in the lounge, and the dining hall ceiling was lowered to help improve the acoustics.
Bank of Canada donates 650 smartphones to Canadians with sight loss
TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2021 – The Bank of Canada is donating 650 of its gently used smartphones to Canadians with sight loss through CNIB's Phone It Forward program.
Joyce Family Foundation gives bursaries to 18 students with sight loss
CNIB thanks the Joyce Family Foundation for their incredible donation of 18 needs-based bursaries for Canadian undergraduate students with sight loss.
Craft&Crew and CNIB partner to provide digital accessibility to Canadians living with disabilities
Toronto, ON, January 19 - Ontario-based enterprise website production company Craft&Crew and CNIB, Canada's largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, announced their partnership today. This new partnership aims to help Ontarian organizations create a more accessible digital experience for everyone – including more than six million Canadians with disabilities
RBC makes transformational gift to support young people's futures
CNIB sends its deepest thanks to the RBC Foundation for their leadership contribution to support Come to Work programs for young people with sight loss.