Nova Scotia

Connecting the Dots – Technology Sponsor

Showcase your commitment to championing accessibility as an industry leader. Connecting the Dots is the ideal venue to demonstrate your achievements in accessibility and inclusion, and ensure attendees and influencers receive up-to-date information on your products and services.

Connecting the Dots – Education Sponsor

Connecting the Dots – National Media Partner

Connecting the Dots – National Sponsor

John M. Rafferty, President and CEO

John M. Rafferty joined CNIB in 2009 as the organization’s eighth president and CEO. Since then, he’s been a catalyst for extraordinary change and for the modernization and growth of one of Canada’s oldest and most trusted charities.

The Ross C. Purse Doctoral Fellowship

The Ross C. Purse Doctoral Fellowship encourages and supports theoretical and practical research and studies at the doctoral level in the field of vision loss in Canada.

Turned Eyes (Strabismus)

Strabismus is the medical term for misalignment of the eyes two eyes that are not straight. It occurs in at least 5% of the population.

Lazy Eye - Amblyopia

Amblyopia ('lazy eye') happens when the vision in one eye doesn't develop properly in early childhood.

Floaters and Flashing Lights

Floaters are dark specks in the form of dots, circles, lines, or cobwebs that seem to move across your field of vision. They are most noticeable when you are looking at a light-coloured background, such as a clear sky or a white wall.

Check Your Vision: the Amsler Grid

This simple screening tool is used for monitoring for early signs of wet AMD.