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Bank Note Reader Program and Recall
On September 19, 2018, the Bank of Canada announced that it will begin to phase out the bank note reader program. The bank note reader is the handheld device that identifies denominations through machine readable codes.
Equalize – September 2018
Welcome to the September edition of Equalize!
CNIB Response: Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities
Recently, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its new Policy on accessible education for students with disabilities, along with recommendations on how to best meet legal obligations under Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
How to Accommodate a Guide Dog and their Handler
September is Guide Dog Awareness Month!
In this blog piece, Victoria Nolan, Head, Stakeholder Relations & Community Engagement for CNIB Guide Dogs, talks about her experiences dining out and how restaurants can be more accommodating.
In this blog piece, Victoria Nolan, Head, Stakeholder Relations & Community Engagement for CNIB Guide Dogs, talks about her experiences dining out and how restaurants can be more accommodating.
Introducing the CNIB Foundation
We're evolving into an organization that's more ambitious, vibrant and forward-thinking than ever. And we want to show that evolution to the world. Today, we would like to introduce you to the new CNIB Foundation.
CNIB Response: Ontario's Government for the People to Reform Social Assistance
While the Government of Ontario has committed to reforming social assistance, CNIB is disappointed to learn the 3% increase for the Guide Dog Benefit that was announced in the Ontario 2018 Budget has been reduced to 1.5%.