Nova Scotia
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Class of 2021
Twenty Canadians who are blind or partially sighted graduated with their guide dogs on April 28, 2021. At the graduation ceremony, seven buddy dog partnerships and two ambassador dog partnerships also graduated, alongside the guide dog partnerships.
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CNIB Learning Academy
Canadian youth with sight loss are invited to join CNIB Learning Academy for engaging virtual and in-person programs offered throughout the year! Our programs challenge youth from grades six to first year of post-secondary studies to develop pre-employment, leadership, independence and social skills.
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Guide Dog Trainers (GDT) and Guide Dog Mobility Instructors (GDMI)
CNIB Guide Dogs is looking for Guide Dog Trainers and Guide Dog Mobility Instructors. See what’s involved in a typical day.
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CNIB’s Advocacy from 1930 – Present
The Dominion Elections Act of 1874 outlined the voting processes in Canada, especially concerning voter’s rights. The Act establishes that voters shall have privacy when casting their ballot and have the right to have their ballot remain private, especially from the Deputy Returning Officer. For voters who were blind, this was not an option.
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Children & Youth Programs
We can’t wait to welcome our younger guests to CNIB Lake Joe for lots of summer fun in the sun. Many of our programs are also open to sighted siblings and friends too. Registration fees for all CNIB Lake Joe Children and Youth programs are just $150/week. Book your space now!
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iPhone/iPad: Low Vision Features Series
Your iPhone/iPad has many low vision features built right in. You can magnify, zoom in and out, change colors and turn on the speak screen feature. Learn how to adjust your device to better meet your needs in this series of workshops.
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Accessible Textbooks and Course Materials
Having problems getting your textbooks and course material in an accessible format? Find our how we can help.
What to expect
At Connecting the Dots, you’ll learn from the best! The conference attracts an incredible lineup of keynote speakers, panellists, educators, and vendors who impart their knowledge, ideas and products to ignite conversations and provide valuable insights on education, technology, and employment.
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Meet the CNIB National Youth Council
The CNIB National Youth Council provides council members with the opportunity to influence change and increase awareness of issues facing young Canadians living with sight loss. The council also ensures CNIB initiatives, programs, and policies reflect and respond to the needs of young people with sight loss. Meet the young leaders who are driven to change what it is to be blind today!
Meet Céline
For Céline Garneau, volunteering at the CNIB Foundation isn't a job; it's a pleasure. The retired philosophy teacher joined our volunteer team in 2002, helping to create accessible audio books for people with sight loss in our recording studios