Organization
CNIB Foundation(CNIB)
CNIB Foundation is a national Canadian charity that has supported people living with sight loss since 1918, providing community programs, assistive technology resources, and advocacy to empower blind and partially sighted Canadians to participate fully in life. Through a nationwide network of over 50 offices and the largest accessible library in North America, CNIB delivers peer support, tech training, and employment readiness programs across every province.
About
Originally the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, CNIB was incorporated in 1918 to support veterans blinded in World War I and survivors of the Halifax Explosion. Rebranded as CNIB Foundation in 2018, the organization is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and operates more than 50 offices across Canada, making it one of the country's largest disability-focused charities.
What They Do
CNIB delivers community-based programs including peer mentoring, the CNIB Library (the largest accessible library in North America), career readiness coaching, assistive technology training, and national advocacy on sight-loss issues. The organization also funds and promotes research into preventing and treating vision loss across Canada.
Who They Serve
CNIB serves Canadians who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind across all age groups — from infants and school-age children through to older adults — regardless of province or territory.
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