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Mission and Values

Learn about our mission and the values that animate everything we do.
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Kingston SmartLife Group & Demo Session

A monthly technology group on assistive devices for Kingston-area participants. Last Tuesday of every month from 12 to 2 p.m at CNIB Kingston.
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London Friendly Chat Group – Waitlist

This is a waitlist for when we have enough interest in the London area for a Friendly Chat Peer Social Group. The program will be for those who are wanting friendly conversation and encouragement.
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Hamilton Friendly Chat Group – Waitlist

This is a waitlist for when we have enough interest in the Hamilton area for a Friendly Chat Peer Social Group. The program will be for those who are wanting friendly conversation and encouragement.
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Brantford Friendly Chat Group – Waitlist

This is a waitlist for when we have enough interest in the Brantford area for a Friendly Chat Peer Social Group. The program will be for those who are wanting friendly conversation and encouragement.
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Coffee Club – Thunder Bay Area

Connecting people with vision loss from Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario for social interaction, information sharing, supporting one another and camaraderie. First Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at CNIB Thunder Bay.
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Ottawa SmartLife Group & Demo Session

A monthly technology group on assistive devices for Ottawa-area participants. First Friday every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the CNIB Ottawa Hub.
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CNIB SmartLife: Android Accessibility Series (Evening)

Want to get the most out of your android device? Smart devices utilizing the android operating system are becoming more and more accessible, with supports such as screen enhancements, magnification and screen reading to name a few! CNIB SmartLife is hosting a series where we show you what you can do with your device and customize it for your unique needs. We’ll explain what the different parts of smartphone or tablet do, introduce you to the interface, showcase accessibility features to empower you, and teach you about Google assistant, your voice-controlled helper! Each week, we’ll take on a different topic.
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Brantford Mobile Hub: CNIB SmartLife

Accessible products are available to test and purchase by debit or credit (no cash). Thursday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brantford Public Library.
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Windsor Friendly Chat Group – Waitlist

This is a waitlist for when we have enough interest in the Windsor area for a Friendly Chat Peer Social Group. The program will be for those who are wanting friendly conversation and encouragement. It is designed for individuals who are blind or low vision to connect with others who are experiencing similar circumstances. Meetings will tie in good practices, information, discussions, caring and support. We hope that this group will start by being offered once a month in person. Once we are able to run this group, you will be contacted.
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Toronto Friendly Chat Group – Waitlist

This is a waitlist for when we have enough interest in the GTA area for a Friendly Chat Peer Social Group. The program will be for those who are wanting friendly conversation and encouragement. It is designed for individuals who are blind or low vision to connect with others who are experiencing similar circumstances. Meetings will tie in good practices, information, discussions, caring and support. We hope that this group will start by being offered once a month in person. Once we are able to run this group, you will be contacted.