CNIB Supports, Services, and Education for the Blind or Partially Sighted
Condition Specific Support, Disability Services, and Seniors Services
Provided by CNIB Foundation
CNIB operates community-based services for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. This includes assistance in returning to school, advice on travelling, and emotional support. These services are delivered either at a local CNIB office, within the community, over the phone, online, or in an individual's home. It also offers advocacy support for resources focusing on social issues, housing, finances, and leisure pursuits. Self-help groups are facilitated by staff and volunteers who may be blind or partially sighted.
CNIB provides functional assessments of visual abilities, instruction on how to maximize residual vision, and, as required, information and training in the use of low vision devices. Life-skills training emphasizes managing the essentials of daily living, including safe and effective methods of cooking, alternate communication methods such as Braille and large print, and household tasks such as laundry, banking, writing, and personal care. Orientation and mobility instructors provide instruction on how to move safely around the house, and/or skills to travel safely within the community.
The organization operates a library that includes more than 80,000 accessible materials in formats such as Braille, audio, DAISY, and e-text. Assistive technology services include accessible audio book players, video magnifiers, computer screen readers, and other tools to make life with vision loss easier. Specialists provide instruction through demonstration, assessment, training, and technical support about the availability, selection, use, and purchase of devices for individual needs.
CNIB provides functional assessments of visual abilities, instruction on how to maximize residual vision, and, as required, information and training in the use of low vision devices. Life-skills training emphasizes managing the essentials of daily living, including safe and effective methods of cooking, alternate communication methods such as Braille and large print, and household tasks such as laundry, banking, writing, and personal care. Orientation and mobility instructors provide instruction on how to move safely around the house, and/or skills to travel safely within the community.
The organization operates a library that includes more than 80,000 accessible materials in formats such as Braille, audio, DAISY, and e-text. Assistive technology services include accessible audio book players, video magnifiers, computer screen readers, and other tools to make life with vision loss easier. Specialists provide instruction through demonstration, assessment, training, and technical support about the availability, selection, use, and purchase of devices for individual needs.
Programs and Services:
- Live programs provide the support and services to enhance your daily living skills, realize your goals and seize your future with confidence.
- Play foster an active and healthy lifestyle, and give you the opportunity to connect with others through yoga, learning how to paint or even summer camps!
- CNIB's Work programs provide you with the skills and resources to attain your career ambitions, thrive academically at every stage, and hone your abilities as an entrepreneur or mentor.
- Learn programs focus on education, skills training and literacy to empower you to achieve your goals by fostering social skills and independence.
- Unleashing the power of Tech lets you lead an independent life! Our tech programs level the playing field, providing skills and training that focus on the accessible, available and affordable technology available to you.
- Rehab Services include specialized training that gives people who are blind or are partially sighted the practical skills needed to live safely and independently.
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1-800-563-2642
Public email: info@cnib.ca
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Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by CNIB Foundation:
Availability
Service area: Province-wide + show cities
Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Disability Services
Ways to Access
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided by phone
- Provided in a group in-person
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