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A peer support group for parents who are raising children with vision loss. Biweekly sessions will feature a presenter who will talk about important issues to you, the parent.

The group meets via Zoom web conference on the first and third Wednesday of every month 8 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.

Please be advised that you must register for all programs. We kindly ask you to RSVP a minimum of 1 full business day before the start of the program. 

Registration required. To register for this program, please contact Rhonda Underhill-Gray, Program Lead, Beyond the Classroom at Rhonda.Underhill-Gray@cnib.ca or call 416-486-2500 x8313.

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