Ontario South (Greater Toronto)

Like it or not, technology is becoming a big part of modern life. Nowadays, people rely on computers and smartphones for work, school, entertainment, and connection. For people with vision loss, assistive technology offers all of this as well as a great deal of independence. Join us over Zoom for Intro to Assistive Technology to get a chance to see what is possible and how we at CNIB can help you learn how to harness the power of assistive technology. This lunch hour session is offered on Zoom, Tuesday, May 14th from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

Start your journey seeking a part-time or summer job with CNIB Learning Academy’s Youth Job Club!  There is no time like the present to begin your work experiences. Having a part-time or summer job will put some money in your pocket, and you give valuable skills that employers are looking for. Facilitated by staff with sight loss, this five-session program will give participants an edge in looking for your first summer or part-time job. Virtual sessions are hosted on Zoom every Tuesday (May 14 to June 18) from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Wondering about all of the things CNIB has to offer? Please drop by our open house on Wednesday, May 15 between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to learn more about our community partners’ services, CNIB programs, accessible technology, check out our free giveaway table for parents and children, and more!

Kick off the Canadian camp season with some "glamping" at CNIB Lake Joe!

Transport yourself to another country from the comfort of the London Hub. The music, the history, the fun facts, and the food. Be prepared to help make a simple food item and taste it. Please let us know at registration if you allergic to any food items. Tuesday, April 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the CNIB London Community Hub.

Smartphone photography has become extremely popular with improvements in the quality of smartphone cameras and the rise of photography-centered social media apps such as Instagram. Join us in this second installment of Accessible Photography as we learn more adaptive photography techniques as well as how to enable accessibility features to make your photography experience more rewarding. Wednesday, May 22 from 1 t o 2:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. 

Smartphone photography has become extremely popular with improvements in the quality of smartphone cameras and the rise of photography-centered social media apps such as Instagram. Join us in this second installment of Accessible Photography as we learn more adaptive photography techniques as well as how to enable accessibility features to make your photography experience more rewarding. Wednesday, May 22 from 1 t o 2:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. 

Interdisciplinary artists, Olivia Brouwer and Dawn Matheson, collaborate with CNIB to host a free accessible sensory-led nature walk and creative workshop in Waterloo at the Walter Bean Grand River Trail and Waterloo Public Library Eastside Branch for participants who are blind and partially sighted. The workshop will involve the creation of sound-activated mixed media sculptures based on recordings and sensory activities within the natural environment. Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Walter Bean Grand River Trail.

Welcome, to this open meditation group, offered quarterly. Engage in discussion on a mindful topic with peers, and participate in virtual, guided group meditation. Tuesday, May 28th from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

Join Roger Khouri from CNIB's Come to Work program for a presentation on all things employment. What is the Come to Work program? What skills do they teach? How do they connect you with employers? Enjoy a coffee while you learn. Come armed with all your questions. Wednesday, May 29 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the CNIB London Community Hub.