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Apply for a CNIB Guide Dog
Learn more about the CNIB Guide Dog application process and apply today!
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What is the CNIB Unbound Book Club?
CNIB Unbound is a virtual book club for readers with print disabilities and anyone interested in accessible literacy.
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Meet Wendy
Wendy Schilka volunteers at the CNIB Foundation in Abbotsford as a facilitator for the Peer Support Group twice a month. This experience has inspired her – at the age of 64 – to go back to university to get her degree in counseling.
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TD Summer Reading Club
The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities. This free program is co-created and delivered by more than 2,000 public libraries across Canada. It celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories. It’s designed to inspire kids to explore the fun of reading their way – the key to building a lifelong love of reading.
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National Corporate and Foundation Partners
CNIB's community partners are vital leaders in the creation of a better tomorrow for all Canadians impacted by sight loss.
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CNIB Amateur Radio Program
Established in 1967, CNIB’s Amateur Radio Program has grown to include nearly 500 members across Canada, from teens to professionals, parents and retirees.
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Phone It Forward
CNIB wants to ensure that anyone who is blind or partially sighted can benefit from safety, independence, and enablement that a smartphone, along with the proper training, can provide. If you have sight loss, live in Canada and are registered with the CNIB Foundation, you are eligible for a free smartphone through Phone It Forward.
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National Donors and Partners
Every year, we are astounded by the incredible support of our donors. Some of you attended or organized fundraising events while others signed up to be monthly donors, made gifts in your wills, or gave in memory of loved ones.
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Braille Transcription Services
The CNIB Beyond Print Braille Portal can braille just about anything for you!
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Why Braille = Literacy
This section explains the relevance, usage and importance of braille for people with sight loss and the braille services available for CNIB participants. Learn about our braille services and the importance of braille.