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Paying your way through university is never easy. That's why we're working to help lighten the financial load for students who are blind or partially sighted with a series of post-secondary and graduate school scholarships.

Since launching the toy bricks we all know and love back in 1958, LEGO has given millions of kids around the world an oh-so-fun way to explore their creativity and ingenuity.

Losing your sight doesn't mean vacations have to be a thing of the past. But booking hotels, finding your baggage or travelling to new destinations can be a challenge at the best of times.

By Lynn Jensen, Independent Living Skills Specialist, VLRC

Many people who love to sew find threading a needle can become a big challenge after they lose their sight – but it doesn't have to be.

For Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, described video is not just a way to access entertainment. It levels the societal playing field by allowing everyone to enjoy popular culture. The CRTC is trying to mandate described video during prime time, and some broadcasters are pushing back and seeking exemption.

Let them know you support described video!

Technology is transforming the lives of people with sight loss and the CNIB Foundation is excited to bring the latest in cutting-edge technology to your community.

Canadians who are blind were looking forward to described video for all shows during prime-time hours starting in September 2019, as mandated by the CRTC.

But now three Canadian broadcasters have petitioned the CRTC to exempt them from providing described video to non-Canadian programs received less than 72 hours prior to broadcast without described video.

Aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs can now learn to run their own business with the Venture Zone Game, a new app that teaches business skills in a fun way. The app is now available for free download on the Apple App Store in Canada and is fully accessible for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.

CNIB is excited to announce the launch of a new 50/50 raffle in Ontario.

This technology-based format will now allow tickets to be sold through hand held devices at all CNIB Lottery Centres in Ontario and online at cnib5050.ca.

CNIB commends the Ontario Ministry of Education for providing guidance to school boards on their policies regarding service animals. We also welcome the opportunity to provide detailed comment on the draft policy to ensure it adequately supports the existing rights of guide dog handlers and highlights the difference between service animals and guide dogs.