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Canadians urged to submit intervention to CRTC in support of described video
Canadians who are blind were looking forward to described video for all shows during prime-time hours starting in September 2019, as mandated by the CRTC.
But now three Canadian broadcasters have petitioned the CRTC to exempt them from providing described video to non-Canadian programs received less than 72 hours prior to broadcast without described video.
Events
Taber Peer Support Group
If you're struggling to overcome the emotional challenges of sight loss and wish you had someone to help you work through these feelings, you’re not alone. We're here for you. Peer support groups connect you with others living with sight loss.
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Travis's battle
At two years old, an E.coli infection almost took Travis's life and stole his sight.
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Download our new app, The Venture Zone Game!
The Venture Zone Game is a new app that provides Canadians with an accessible, fun and risk-free way to gain entrepreneurial experience – regardless of their sight.
The game allows players to create and name their own company, select products to sell based on three price points, and raise virtual cash with seed funding, a bank loan or friends and family.
Peer Support Groups
Peer support groups connect you with others living with sight loss.
If you're struggling to overcome the emotional challenges of sight loss and wish you had someone to help you work through these feelings, you’re not alone. We're here for you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Ambassador Partner
To promote education on vision health, vision loss, and prevention. Support Ambassadors out in the community.
Ambassador
To promote education on vision health, vision loss, and prevention. Share stories about the impact of vision loss, the abilities of blind and partially sighted Canadians and the role CNIB plays in their lives.