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Vision Mate Program
The Vision Mate program is CNIB's flagship initiative for one-on-one support. The program matches people who are blind or partially sighted with sighted volunteers who provide companionship and assistance with everyday tasks and errands.
All in the Family: Kathy gives back to CNIB Lake Joe by volunteering
Kathy McCormick and her family have a long history with CNIB Lake Joe. Their first time at camp was in 2002 with their oldest son Jack, and since then, someone in the family has either volunteered or worked at the camp.
Meet Munashe
In July, Munashe Nyenya visited CNIB Lake Joe with three other youth from Alberta for the Canadian Leadership Development Program (CLDP). This program offers youth who are blind or partially sighted an opportunity to come together for learning, skills development, social interaction and good fun. We caught up with Munashe to hear what he had to say about his time at CNIB Lake Joe.
An intervener’s experience at CNIB Lake Joe
Every year during Adult Week programming, CNIB Lake Joe welcomes guests who are Deafblind and their intervenors. Laura Mason is an intervenor with CNIB Deafblind Community Services in Hamilton, Ont. And we spoke with her about her experiences at CNIB Lake Joe.
Meet Harjinder Saran
In July, Harjinder Saran visited CNIB Lake Joe with two other youth from British Columbia for the Canadian Leadership Development Program (CLDP). We spoke with Harjinder about her experience.
CNIB Lake Joe’s New Blind Hockey Program featuring Luca DeMontis
This summer, CNIB Lake Joe was extremely fortunate to have Luca DeMontis, Program Director at Canadian Blind Hockey and General Manager of the Canadian National Blind Hockey Team, coach the first-ever Blind Hockey Camp during Camp Abilities Week.
Connecting the Dots – Toronto Program
Connecting the Dots Toronto In-Person Exhibit Hall & Networking: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Deloitte Canada (8 Adelaide St W #200, Toronto, ON). Explore the Toronto agenda.
An interview with Daniel Kisielewski
This interview is based on a “Guestimonial” Llonella Gilbert, our CNIB Lake Joe Communications Intern, had with Daniel during his stay at CNIB Lake Joe.
Accessible Communities
The ability to access and enjoy your own community is essential for everyone. Engaging in the many things that our local neighbourhoods offer is vital for the overall wellbeing of all community members, including people who are blind or partially sighted. When places are inaccessible and lack a sense of inclusiveness, everyone misses out.
Meet Shawn Johnson
Born in Peterborough, Shawn now lives with his family in Hiawatha First Nations, Ontario. He is First Nations Mississauga Ojibwe and is a Sun Dancer. Shawn lost his sight in 2010 at the age of 50. His first visit to CNIB Lake Joe was in 2013, and he hadn’t missed a year until the pandemic closed in-person camp in 2020.