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Advocacy 101 for guide dog handlers
The ability to advocate for oneself is an essential skill for all guide dog handlers. Effective self-advocacy allows individuals the opportunity to communicate clearly and confidently in order to get around the barriers for any given situation. Join CNIB for an educational workshop on self advocacy for guide dog handlers. Monday, September 23 from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
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"There's something I need to tell you" Disclosure Series
In the “There's Something I Need to Tell You" Disclosure Series, join Ben Akuoko and Kate Riccomini for a six-week series as they provide informative session with various topics in the areas of disclosure: family, friends, relationships, customer service, employment and general public interaction. Find out whether to disclose, how much to disclose, and how to disclose your sight loss effectively. Every Monday (September 23 to October 28) from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern on Zoom.
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CNIB Mobile Hub: Thompson, Manitoba DAY 1
The CNIB Mobile Hub visits Thompson on Tuesday, September 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre and on Wednesday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Thompson Regional Community Centre.
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CNIB Mobile Hub: Thompson, Manitoba DAY 2
The CNIB Mobile Hub visits Thompson on Tuesday, September 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre and on Wednesday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Thompson Regional Community Centre.
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CNIB Mobile Hub: Owen Sound, Ontario
The CNIB Mobile Hub visits Owen Sound on Thursday, September 26 at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library (824 1st Ave. W, Owen Sound) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Community Voices
CNIB Learning Academy invites youth who are blind or have low vision, parents, and educators to join us for Community Voices, an opportunity to learn from adults living with blindness. Each month we will hear from a different guest speaker living with blindness who will share their lived experience in high school, post-secondary education, building a career, and social aspects of sight loss. Following the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Last Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern on Zoom.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Audiobook Alley
If you like being read to or listening to audiobooks, then this program is for you! Each week, we will be listening to multiple chapters of a community-selected, family-friendly audiobook and chat about it! Join us Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
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Guide dog Etiquette and Allyship
Join CNIB for an interactive workshop on guide dog etiquette and allyship. Discover the dos and don’ts of engaging with guide dogs and their handlers. Understand how to respect boundaries and provide appropriate assistance when needed.Explore how you can be a supportive ally to guide dog handlers. Gain insights into effective communication, advocacy, and ways to foster an inclusive environment. Friday, September 27 from 12 to 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
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Rural Strategy – Virtual Focus Groups
Do you live in a rural part of Canada with limited or no public transit options? Join CNIB for a virtual focus group to share your experience with us and help shape CNIB's future advocacy efforts. Focus groups will be held on October 2, 7, 9 and 19. Please select the session that that best suits your schedule.
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Rural Strategy Focus Group – October 2
Do you live in a rural part of Canada with limited or no public transit options? Join CNIB for a virtual focus group to share your experience with us and help shape CNIB's future advocacy efforts. Wednesday, October 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.