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A young boy and a Golden Retriever in a yellow vest.

Marco & Baker

Marco didn’t know what to expect when CNIB Guide Dogs came to his home with Baker, a 2-year-old golden retriever. He was uncomfortable with dogs.

But, after Marco petted Baker with his bare foot, he decided it was time to take his new Buddy Dog for a walk.
Clover Thursday holds up a comic character she created named Cutie Cthulu.

Designing Your Own Path: Clover Thursday

Clover Thursday designs accessories and sells them on her Etsy shop, Bae & Boba. Read about her journey being an artist with sight loss!
The Venture Zone logo (a lightbulb with a dollar sign inside) is shown on a yellow background.

Download our new app, the Venture Zone Game!

The new Venture Zone Game is out now! Download the app to learn about being an entrepreneur and have fun doing it.
A CNIB Guide Dog in harness looks over its shoulder at the camera. The dog is a yellow Labrador Retriever.

Apply for a CNIB Guide Dog

Learn more about the CNIB Guide Dog application process and apply today!
Photo of a Victor Stream displaying a reader’s bookshelf, next to DAISY books on CD.

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.
Wendy, holding her white cane, stands in front of a brick wall with a colourful mural.

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.
TD Summer Reading club logo. A graphic design illustration that resembles a stack of four colourful books. Text: TD Summer Reading Club

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.
Teenage boy with sight loss playing keyboard for audience at talent show

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.
Ham radio

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.
Man holding a smartphone

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.