Prince Edward Island

CNIB Nova Scotia’s Less Trivial is designed to be a little less about trivial knowledge and more focused on figured out answers in teams (that you’re assigned at the beginning of the night)! Rounds include word puzzles, riddles, Family Feud, number games, etc. Thursday, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Atlantic Time on Zoom.

A workshop series presented in partnership with Election Canada. This workshop will provide information about running as a candidate in a federal election. Wednesday, May 1 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Zoom.

Join us for this introductory session on photography to learn how technology can help people who are blind or low vision with taking pictures and working with digital photo albums. We will explore a variety of cameras with built-in accessibility considerations. After this session, you will be able to incorporate adaptive techniques to capture quality images, use accessible technology to manage photos, and utilize artificial intelligence and other supports to identify and enjoy your photo memories! Wednesday, May 8 from 1 t o 2:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. 

Join us for this introductory session on photography to learn how technology can help people who are blind or low vision with taking pictures and working with digital photo albums. We will explore a variety of cameras with built-in accessibility considerations. After this session, you will be able to incorporate adaptive techniques to capture quality images, use accessible technology to manage photos, and utilize artificial intelligence and other supports to identify and enjoy your photo memories! Wednesday, May 8 from 1 t o 2:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. 

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.

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.

Join us on May 9 for a virtual information session where we’ll outline available scholarships, eligibility criteria, review the application process and deadlines, and answer any burning questions that you may have. 

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.

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

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.