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Wendy Schilka volunteers at the CNIB Foundation in Abbotsford as a facilitator for the Peer Support Group twice a month. This experience has inspired her – at the age of 64 – to go back to university to get her degree in counseling.

The TD Summer Reading Club  is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities. This free program is co-created and delivered by more than 2,000 public libraries across Canada.  It celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories. It’s designed to inspire kids to explore the fun of reading their way – the key to building a lifelong love of reading.

CNIB's community partners are vital leaders in the creation of a better tomorrow for all Canadians impacted by sight loss.

CNIB Ontario's community partners are vital leaders in the creation of a better tomorrow for people of all ages impacted by sight loss.

Established in 1967, CNIB’s Amateur Radio Program has grown to include nearly 500 members across Canada, from teens to professionals, parents and retirees.

CNIB wants to ensure that anyone who is blind or partially sighted can benefit from safety, independence, and enablement that a smartphone, along with the proper training, can provide. If you have sight loss, live in Canada and are registered with the CNIB Foundation, you are eligible for a free smartphone through Phone It Forward.

Every year, we are astounded by the incredible support of our donors. Some of you attended or organized fundraising events while others signed up to be monthly donors, made gifts in your wills, or gave in memory of loved ones.

The CNIB Beyond Print Braille Portal can braille just about anything for you!

This section explains the relevance, usage and importance of braille for people with sight loss and the braille services available for CNIB participants. Learn about our braille services and the importance of braille.

Multiple CNIB post-secondary scholarships are available to students who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision and pursuing diploma or degree, skilled trades certificate, apprenticeship, continuing education program, or post-graduate degree. Learn more about the application requirements and submission process.