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Advocacy Programs
Become an advocate! When facing barriers to inclusion, knowing how to advocate effectively for yourself and others is key. Join us and learn how to advocate to support causes that matter to you.
CNIB Legal Support
Through the largest consultation process in CNIB’s history, we heard directly from people impacted by blindness across Canada that they wanted CNIB to provide more support in instances where their human rights are infringed upon. In response to their feedback and to help provide greater access to justice, we are now offering legal support (referral services and litigation funding) to Canadians who encounter legal issues they may require support with as part of the CNIB Advocacy program.
Ontario Workshops: Guide Dogs & the Blind Persons' Rights Act
With generous funding from The Law Foundation of Ontario, CNIB is traveling across Ontario to deliver free in-person legal information workshops for guide dog handlers and their allies. Hosted by the CNIB Advocacy team, the educational workshops will break down the legal rights of guide dog handlers under Ontario’s Blind Persons' Rights Act and Human Rights Code and offer practical tips for handling guide dog access denials and enforcing your rights. To see where we’re headed in Ontario, check out our workshop schedule.
CNIB Advocacy Mentorship Network
Advocacy is a powerful tool to dismantle systemic barriers, challenge discrimination and create change by raising awareness, influencing policies, and mobilizing community members to get involved. But finding your voice and learning how to become an advocate can sometimes feel intimidating or overwhelming. CNIB’s new advocacy peer mentorship program, CNIB Advocacy Mentorship Network, aims to change that. Discover the tools and techniques you need to channel your frustrations and concerns into constructive advocacy efforts by enrolling in the CNIB Advocacy Mentorship Network!