CNIB Supports, Services, and Education for the Blind or Partially Sighted

Condition Specific Support, Disability Services, Education, Employment, and Social / Recreational

Provided by CNIB Foundation

Offers a wide variety of free or low cost programs and services to help people with sight loss live more independently and inclusively.
CNIB creates opportunities for limitless possibilities by equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to break down barriers and pursue the life they choose. Whether it’s children and youth groups, employment workshops, recreational activities, peer support groups or technology training sessions, their innovative programs are designed to educate, engage and support participants across all areas of their lives.

Programs and services include:
  • CNIB Guide Dogs: A program designed to expand access to guide dogs by raising and training dogs exclusively for people with sight loss. The program is built on the belief that anyone who wishes to have a guide dog should have the opportunity to do so.
  • Mobile Hub: A new program delivery model that brings in-person programming to local communities at no cost to participants.
  • Live Programs: Provides support and services to enhance daily living skills, help individuals achieve their goals, and empower them to move toward the future with confidence.
  • Technology Programs: Unleashing the power of technology lets individuals lead an independent life. Technology programs level the playing field, providing skills and training that focus on the accessible, available, and affordable technology.
  • Learn Programs: Focus on education, skills training, and literacy to empower individuals to achieve their goals by fostering social skills and independence.
  • Play Programs: Encourage an active and healthy lifestyle through activities such as yoga, painting, and camp experiences, while providing opportunities for social connection and community engagement.
  • Work Programs: Provides the skills and resources needed to achieve career ambitions, succeed academically at every stage, and develop abilities as an entrepreneur or mentor.
CNIB programs are free and available to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, as well as their families, friends and caregivers. Explore the online calendar to see upcoming programs.

Location finder: https://cnib.ca/en/office-locations...

1-800-563-2642

Public email: info@cnib.ca

Website: https://www.cnib.ca/en/programs-and...

Cost: No cost

Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by CNIB Foundation:

Availability

Service area: Province-wide + show cities

Service area cities: 100 Mile House, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Aldergrove, Alert Bay, Alexis Creek, Anahim Lake, Anmore, Armstrong, Ashcroft, Atlin, Bamfield, Banff, Barriere, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Black Creek, Blue River, Boston Bar, Bowen Island, Brentwood Bay, Burnaby, Burns Lake, Cache Creek, Calgary, Campbell River, Canmore, Castlegar, Cathedral Grove, Cawston, Chase, Chemainus, Cherryville, Chetwynd, Chilliwack, Christina Lake, Clearwater, Clinton, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Coquitlam, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Creston, Cumberland, Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte City), Dawson Creek, Dease Lake, Deep Bay, Delta, Denman Island, Duncan, Edgewood, Elkford, Enderby, Fanny Bay, Fernie, Fort Langley, Fort Nelson, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake, Fruitvale, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gibsons, Gitlaxt'aamiks (New Aiyansh), Golden, Gold River, Grand Forks, Granisle, Greenwood, Hanceville, Harrison Mills, Hazelton, Hope, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Houston, Hudson's Hope, Invermere, Kamloops, Kaslo, Kelowna, Keremeos, Kimberley, Kitimat, Kyuquot, Ladner, Ladysmith, Lake Country, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Langley, Lantzville, Lethbridge, Lillooet, Lions Bay, Logan Lake, Long Beach, Lumby, Lytton, Mackenzie, Maple Ridge, Masset, Mayne Island, McBride, Merritt, Merville, Midway, Mill Bay, Mission, Nakusp, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nelson, New Denver, New Westminster, Nitinaht, North Delta, North Saanich, North Vancouver, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Oyama, Parksville, Peachland, Pemberton, Pender Harbour, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Penticton, Pitt Meadows, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Coquitlam, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Moody, Powell River, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Princeton, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Quesnel, Revelstoke, Richmond, Riske Creek, Rock Creek, Rossland, Saanich, Saanichton, Salmo, Salmon Arm, Salt Spring Island, Sardis, Saturna Island, Sayward, Scotch Creek, Sechelt, Shawnigan Lake, Sicamous, Sidney, Skidegate, Slocan, Smithers, Sointula, Sooke, Sorrento, South Surrey, Sparwood, Spences Bridge, Squamish, Stewart, Summerland, Sun Peaks, Surrey, Tahsis, Tatla Lake, Telkwa, Terrace, Tofino, Trail, Tsawwassen, Tumbler Ridge, Ucluelet, Valemount, Vancouver, Vanderhoof, Vernon, Victoria, West Kelowna, West Vancouver, Whistler, White Rock, Williams Lake, Winlaw, Witset, and Yale

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Disability Services
Education
Employment
  • Employment Support: Employment Support - Disability
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided by phone
  • Provided in a group in-person

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