Nova Scotia
Vision Mate: Around Nova Scotia
Provide one-on-one sighted assistance and social engagement to a person with vision loss ; this could be done in-person (in their home or community), over the phone, or while delivering groceries. Here, we provide a list of people hoping for a match in communities throughout Nova Scotia.
Donor Spotlight
We are grateful to our donors, who make it possible for us to do our life-changing work.
CNIB Unbound Facebook Group
The CNIB Unbound Facebook group is a place where members can meet, get to know each other and talk about all things books!
Meet Darlene
Darlene MacMillan volunteers as a vision mate for the CNIB Foundation with Stacie, a Moncton resident who has sight loss. The pair go on walks two to three times a week – even walking an indoor track during the winter months. They set fitness goals and work toward them together.
Volunteer opportunities at CNIB Lake Joe
We're always looking for volunteers to assist at CNIB Lake Joe in bringing the magic of camp to life for people with sight loss! We promise you'll have an enriching experience at camp, full of laughter, fun and awesome activities.
Say Hello to Denise Justin
Denise Justin wants you to ask her about her braille logo. She owns Say Hello 2 Blindness Accessories, a product line that she hopes will raise awareness about sight loss. Watch the video for her story!
Meet Chris Chamberlin of Frontier Computing
Chris Chamberlin owns an assistive tech company called Frontier Computing.
Information About Braille Courses
CNIB offers braille courses for print and braille readers.
Information about braille courses
CNIB offers Braille courses for print and braille readers.
CNIB Master’s Scholarships
CNIB Master’s Scholarships encourage and support students who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision to undertake post-graduate studies. Learn more about the application requirements and submission process.