Organization
CNIB Foundation(CNIB)
Canada's leading charity for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision, delivering programs, peer support, and advocacy since 1918. CNIB operates national programs with local presence in every province and territory.
About
Founded in 1918, CNIB (formerly the Canadian National Institute for the Blind) is a non-profit organisation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. For over a century it has worked to change what it means to be blind in Canada through direct service, research, and systemic advocacy.
What They Do
CNIB delivers accessible reading clubs, technology training, employment workshops, peer support groups, children and youth programs, and public awareness campaigns. It also runs the CNIB Lake Joe resort — an accessible recreational facility — and operates a talking-book library with hundreds of thousands of titles.
Who They Serve
Canadians of all ages who are blind, Deafblind, or living with low vision, as well as their families, caregivers, and the broader eye-health community.
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