Nova Scotia

Learn how to use writing tools on your iPhone or iPad: type, use the notes app, edit text, and use the dictation speech-to-text feature. These videos use iPhone's built-in screen reader. Explore the writing tools series of workshops.

Weekly Callers phone a list of 20 interested people with sight loss once a week to let them know about upcoming events. Over time, the volunteers get to know the people they’re calling and can tailor their calls to individuals (i.e. John never wants to attend a Trivia Night, etc.). At least 60% of our virtual event attendance comes from these calls.

Learn about our Research Awards

A series of four mini-lessons to help you introduce braille to sighted children. 

Virtual Event Assistants login to CNIB Nova Scotia’s virtual events 20 minutes before they start and assist by using the Zoom platform to individually connect people into the event.

AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.

Ales Janosik had never known someone who is blind, but now he can’t imagine life without his good friend, Roger. Since 2014, Ales has been a Vision Mate volunteer to Roger – a Charlottetown man who is blind.

Do you want to own a business by yourself? With a partner or many shareholders? Find out your options for structuring your business and who gets the profits.

When Marie Claire received a business grant from Goodwill, she became determined to grow and succeed. Find out how she started Blossom Fitness and rose above the competition.

Learn to read contracted braille.