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Whether it's career support, tech training, youth groups, cooking classes or book clubs – our virtual programs are guaranteed to keep you entertained and engaged. Programs are free and available to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted as well as their families, friends and caregivers.

Every "Live" program provides the support and services to enhance your daily living skills, realize your goals, and seize your future with confidence.

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Virtual Vision Mate Program

For Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, physical distancing can present a unique set of challenges that can contribute to feelings of isolation that many already experience on a daily basis. During this unprecedented time, one of the easiest things we can do is reach out to each other to engage in friendly conversation and offer support.
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Project or Casting Opportunities

Here you'll find a list of third-party opportunities with external groups, casting agencies and organizations. Be sure to check back often as this page is updated with new opportunities as they become available.
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Celebrating Parenthood

As part of a new CNIB blog series, we’re talking to parents (and their children!) about their experiences parenting with sight loss and/or growing up with a parent who is blind or partially sighted and/or parenting a child living with sight loss.
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Peer Support Programs

Understanding, support, mentorship and advice when you need it most. Struggling with the emotional challenges of sight loss? We're here for you.
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CNIB Connects

CNIB Connects is a new membership program for Canadians who are blind, partially sighted or Deafblind that provides enrolled members with exclusive deals and discounts on products and services offered by leading Canadian businesses who are committed to improving the accessibility of their offerings. Learn more about the program, current membership offers, and how you can enroll as a member or partner.
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CNIB Guide Dogs

At CNIB, we believe that everyone who would like to have a guide dog should have that opportunity. That's why we're proud to launch CNIB Guide Dogs, a new program to raise and train guide dogs exclusively for people with sight loss.
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