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Become a Guide Dog Champion
Guide dogs and their handlers are allowed access to any premises to which the public would normally have access. It’s the law. Show your support for guide dog teams in your community and become a Guide Dog Champion!
News
CNIB Foundation Response: E-Scooter Consultation Ontario Ministry of Transportation – September 2019
CNIB Ontario welcomes the opportunity to respond to the government regarding an e- scooter pilot project in Ontario. There are more than 681,000 Ontarians who are blind or partially sighted, and many more vulnerable pedestrian users who are living other disabilities.
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CNIB Night Steps - Toronto
Calling heroes of all ages – don your capes, dust off your superpowers, and join forces at the CNIB Superhero Walk in support of the CNIB Foundation!
Blogs
Pup-dates: Introducing the CNIB Guide Dogs Team
At CNIB, we believe that everyone who would like to have a guide dog should have that opportunity. That's why we launched CNIB Guide Dogs in 2017. Our program is designed to raise and train dogs exclusively for Canadians with sight loss. Our technical team has nearly 150 years of combined experience working with guide dogs. So, who are we?
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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.
CNIB Night Steps
Make the future bright at CNIB Night Steps!
Assemble your family and friends and join us at CNIB Night Steps, a superhero walk, in support of the CNIB Foundation.
Use your superpowers to help create a brighter future for people living with sight loss in your community! Come dressed up as your favourite superhero and enjoy an evening of costumes, entertainment, food, and a walk with your fellow community heroes.
Volunteer Opportunities
National Youth Council Member
Are you a Canadian youth, passionate about changing what it means to be blind? Do you want to influence change and increase awareness of issues of importance to youth with sight loss? Then this opportunity is for you!
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.