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When Benji's parents learned he was blind, they worried about what his future would hold. But we showed them he was going to be okay – and so were they.
News
Newfoundland and Labrador 2018-2019 Annual Review now available
The Newfoundland and Labrador 2018-2019 Annual Review is now available.
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CNIB Guide Dogs Graduation
Join us as CNIB Guide Dogs celebrates the guide dog teams, buddy dog partnerships, and ambassador dog partnerships that have successfully completed training this year!
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AdvoCorner: Toronto Police Service educates community about the rights of guide dog handlers
Guide Dog Awareness Month (GDAM) wrapped up on September 30 with a joint message from the CNIB Foundation and Toronto Police Service – guide dogs belong everywhere. It's the law.
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Bill C-81 is now law!
Bill C-81 is now law! The Accessible Canada Act – created to proactively eliminate barriers and ensure greater opportunities for persons with disabilities – requires all organizations under federal jurisdiction to ensure that public spaces, workplaces, employment program services and information be accessible to everyone.
CNIB’s John Rafferty and Diane Bergeron share their thoughts on the passing of this historic legislation and celebrate the triumphant efforts of the sight loss and disability communities across Canada.
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Blindness is never a reason to settle for less.
CNIB's mission is to change what it means to be blind through innovative programs and powerful advocacy that enable a person impacted by sight loss to live the lives they choose.
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Volunteer Opportunities
National Elections Advocate
We are looking for Canadians who are blind, partially sighted, deafblind, or part of the wider community to join the CNIB Foundation in changing what it means to be blind today. Join us as an advocate!
Our focus over the next few months is ensuring the needs of Canadians with sight loss are on the agenda of all federal political parties and candidates. With a federal election this October 2019, CNIB's advocates will be a powerful voice. Join us to advocate in your community by engaging with federal candidates, voters and community organizations.
Braille Creative Writing Contest Judge - National
Help unleash the imagination of young minds with sight loss
Volunteer for Braille Creative Writing Contest Judge - National