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CNIB Foundation Ontario launches Know Your Rights
Through Know Your Rights, the CNIB Foundation Ontario has developed plain language resources (handbooks, videos, training, etc.) to empower Ontarians who are blind, partially sighted or Deafblind to better understand their rights, navigate the provincial legal system, and self-advocate to challenge discrimination.
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The Braille Challenge - Toronto
Learning through competition! The Braille Challenge is the only academic competition of its kind in North America for students who are blind or partially sighted. Braille Institute developed the Braille Challenge to motivate students to practice and hone their braille literacy skills, which are essential to academic and employment success. If your child is interested in testing their braille skills in reading, writing and spelling, join us at the CNIB GTA Community Hub for a fun, free event with food and prizes for the entire family and workshops for parents. Any braille-using students in Ontario can participate.
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Meet Tracy & Marion
After an accident, Tracy knew he needed some help for his safety and independence. He applied to CNIB Guide Dogs. A few months later, he was matched with Marion, a black Labrador Retriever.
“Marion licked my face as soon as she met me," says Tracy. "I just knew that she was going to be a great fit – she has a kind, gentle soul.”
Raise Your Voice on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities! At CNIB, we believe advocacy and self-advocacy are integral to the independent lives of persons with sight loss in Canada and around the world.
CNIB is proud to release a series of three self-advocacy videos. Whether you’ve been a self-advocate for decades or you’re new to the world of self-advocacy, you’ll find some tips, tricks, and thought-provoking insights in these videos!
2020 CNIB Guide Dogs calendar on sale now!
The 2020 CNIB Guide Dogs calendars are now available!
This year’s calendar features future guide dogs (Eric, Hope, Ray, Lily, Luna, Pepper, Potter and Wonder) and working CNIB Guide Dogs (Maple and Piper). Ambassador (Willow) and buddy (Queenie) dogs are also featured.
You can purchase a 2020 CNIB Guide Dogs calendar for only $10 at local CNIB offices!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Tech Mate - GTA
Make a difference for people who are blind or partially sighted by providing leisure companionship in your community to someone who is blind or partially sighted.
Leisure Mate - GTA
Make a difference for people who are blind or partially sighted by providing leisure companionship in your community to someone who is blind or partially sighted.