Nova Scotia
Cortical Visual Impairment
Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is sight loss caused by neurological damage. Learn more about CVI.
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CNIB Century of Change Award
Recognizing the leaders, volunteers, funders, community partners, advocates and champions who have worked with CNIB to change what it is to be blind.
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Magnification
Learn about screen magnifiers, which enlarge and enhance text for people with low vision.
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Screen Readers
Learn about screen readers, software that enables people with sight loss to use computers.
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First Aid for Injuries
Getting the right treatment fast can help prevent sight loss. Learn more about first aid for eye injuries.
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Eye Safety
It’s not just workplace injuries that case eye injuries. In fact, more than two thirds occur outside of a work setting. Learn more about eye safety.