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Canada’s most accessible payment terminals are now in market!
To help provide a more inclusive customer experience, Moneris Core payment terminals are equipped with enhanced accessibility features.
Consumers can enable an interface on Moneris Core payment terminals with features designed to help people independently navigate the terminal without having to share their pin or ask for assistance.
Events
Coffee-Talks
Weekly call-in social group. Each session will have a topic of discussion that changes each week, topics range. This program is designed for those 19+. This group runs via Zoom web conference every Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.
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Look At Me Now: Stefanie Volpe
Stefanie Volpe loves her job! As a Mentor Coordinator with The Family Education & Support Centre, she supports youth volunteers who act as mentors for the organization’s after-school program. Stefanie loves working with the youth. She enjoys seeing them progress and grow in their roles and works hard to help them move forward with their own goals.
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Join us for Connecting the Dots 2021!
October 15 & 16 (French Event) and October 22 & 23 (English Event)!
Connecting the Dots is Canada's largest educational and professional development conference focused on education, technology, and employment for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Register Today!
Giving the gift of literacy
Thank you, TD Bank Group!
The TD Summer Reading Club is increasing access to Early Learning opportunities for children living with print disabilities.
The TD Summer Reading Club helps children of all abilities get excited about reading, fosters an inclusive environment for children with print disabilities to be part of their local library community, and provides an avenue for children with print disabilities to connect with exceptional Canadian children's writers and illustrators. Through the TD Ready Commitment, funding from TD also provides training and support to library staff in the planning and delivery of accessible reading activities.
Thank you, TD Bank Group, for helping open doors to education and contributing to the long-term well-being of individuals, families, and communities by building crucial literacy skills for children with print disabilities!
Volunteer Opportunities
CNIB Ambassador
From classrooms to health fairs or corporate lunch and learns, CNIB Ambassador's volunteer their time and talent to help educate the public about blindness. Structured Ambassador presentations cover topics like blindness etiquette, accessibility and inclusion, white canes and guide dogs, braille, assistive technologies, CNIB programs, as well as dispelling common myths and misconceptions.
Edmonton Men's Group Peer Facilitator
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals living with sight loss? To use your own lived experience to provide support and engagement? Are you looking to contribute your skills while gaining leadership experience? CNIB is looking for a Volunteer Facilitator to lead the Edmonton Men's Peer Support Group.