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CNIB Volunteer, Anne, takes us along on her experience volunteering with CNIB at the Treat Accessibly village in Surrey. Alongside Alix, our Children and Youth Program Lead, and Taylor, one of our CNIB Guide Dogs Puppy Development Trainer, they helped bring joy to children of all abilities by participating in this year’s Treat Accessibly Halloween Village. Volunteers like Anne are essential in influencing change in communities across Canada. Want to be a changemaker? ➡️ Visit our website to find volunteer opportunities near you: https://www.cnib.ca/en/support-us/volunteer?region=gta Video Credit: @purposeinview on Instagram

Transportation barriers are among the greatest challenges people with sight loss face, whether they live in rural or urban environments. Join CNIB in championing safer and accessible journeys for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. Because everyone should be able to rely on public transit to travel door-to-door, safely and independently. Learn more at cnib.ca/transit

Today is World Singing Day! Music brings people together, which is why some of our regional programs across Canada have been taking part in World Singing Day events. To find out more about our programs and events like this one in your community, visit: https://ow.ly/X3M150TOF5s

It doesn’t matter if you're at a restaurant, shopping at the mall, hailing a rideshare, checking into a hotel, hitting up a salon, or catching a movie – guide dogs can go just about anywhere. It's the law! And no, it's not okay to ask a handler for “proof” that their guide dog is a certified guide dog. A person who uses a guide dog should never be stopped or questioned about the validity of their guide dog unless you witness the dog behaving inappropriately (like barking after being told not to or jumping up). One of the best ways to recognize a working guide dog is by the harness and leash they wear. 🦮 Every guide dog school has a slightly different harness style, but all guide dog harnesses should have a handle attached to the harness for the handler to hold on to. Some harnesses even display the name of a guide dog school on them. If you witness a guide dog handler being denied access or refused service somewhere, speak out and use your voice to help champion equal access for guide dog teams. #GuideDogs #DisabilityRights #AccessForAll

Today’s Tech Talk: The Hable One Braille Keyboard! 📱🔊Watch Robert, one of our Toronto CNIB SmartLife Coaches, as he demonstrates the Hable One! He walks through how this compact, pocket-sized Braille keyboard empowers confident Braille users to navigate their smartphone or tablet with ease. Whether you're messaging, browsing, or working on the go, the Hable One is designed to enhance your digital experience. Curious to learn more? Visit cnibsmartlife.ca for all our accessible tech solutions! #CNIB #AccessibleTechnology #HableOne #DisabilityInclusion #Blindness #Braille

Have you ever seen a talking microwave? The CNIB SmartLife Talking Microwave is here to simplify mealtime or satisfy your microwave mug cake cravings 👀. To find out more about the Talking Microwave and other accessible tech products, visit www.cnibsmartlife.ca

This July, in partnership with Canadian Blind Hockey, CNIB Lake Joe hosted its second Blind Hockey camp as a part of their Camp Abilities programming. This goal-based active program is aimed at athletic development, and participants received coaching from amazing instructors who helped guide these young athletes in achieving their goals! #BlindHockey #Camp #CNIBLakeJoe #OurKidsWillThrive

Diane Bergeron, President of CNIB Guide Dogs, and Mark Workman, CEO of the World Blind Union, share their insights from the Conference of States Parties (COSP). This annual event, which came to a conclusion this past Friday, brings together governments to discuss progress on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Key topics included humanitarian emergencies, reducing violence, and climate action. Let's continue advocating for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in global conversations, especially as we approach the Summit of the Future. You can learn more about the Summit of the Future by visiting their website at: https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future #DisabilityRights #COSP17 #InclusionMatters #Advocacy #SummitOfTheFuture #EveryoneIncluded

June is National Deafblind Awareness Month, and today, we're taking some time to learn more about #Intervenors! Acting as the eyes and ears of a person who is Deafblind, Intervenors help facilitate access, participation and communication in all parts of daily life. They are narrators, informers, guides, and communicators. An intervenor communicates with a person who is Deafblind using a variety of communication methods, including American Sign Language (both visual and tactile), two-hand manual, voiceover, print-on-palm, large-print notes and more. Intervenor services truly change lives by creating hope, building confidence, increasing safety and independence - leading the way to a brighter future, and opening up a world of possibilities for people who are Deafblind across Canada. In honour of #DeafblindAwarenessMonth CNIB Deafblind Community Services Board Chair Penny Bennett shares her experience of what it is like to live as someone who is Deafblind, and the impact of #Intervenors

Meet Lucie as she attends a yoga class in Toronto. Despite the reality of people who are blind, like Lucie, engaging in diverse activities, it isn’t always accurately represented in books, movies, through media or online. Too often, people who are blind are portrayed as either struggling or as heroes— this is not the reality. We’re working to change this narrative as part of our 5-year strategic plan #TheWayForward. Learn more at cnibthewayforward.ca and re-share this post to help spread awareness! #AttitudeIsEverything [Video Description: Lucie speaks to the camera while sitting in a warmly lit yoga studio to introduce the yoga class that she attended with others who are blind at the Villij in Toronto. Short clips of the studio and the class follow: The first clip shows three warmly lit paper lantern light fixtures, the second clip shows tote bags with the Villij’s motto “I Deserve to Be Well.”, the third clip displays the yoga instructor interacting with the class on her yoga mat, the fourth clip shows a CNIB volunteer standing on a yoga mat to address the class before the session, the fifth clip showcases the yoga instructor leading Lucie through a yoga pose, the sixth clip features the instructor embracing the arm of an attendee as she stands, the seventh clip shows two attendees standing in a yoga pose with their left arms extended upwards, the eighth clip is of a woman with dark glasses sitting on her mat with her hands on her chest and stomach in meditation, the ninth clip features two women sitting on their mats in the same position with their hands on their chests and stomachs following the yoga teacher, the tenth and last clip shows an attendee in a Warrior 2 pose lunging forward with her arms extended in front and behind with the CNIB logo above.]

I'm blind, of course I'm competent and able... Veronique and Chloe show us how the greatest challenges for people who are blind don’t lie in their abilities, but in the perceptions others hold. Dismantling these misconceptions is a joint effort. As we work to eliminate physical barriers, we also have to break down the walls of misunderstanding. At CNIB, we're dedicated to changing the narrative. As part of our new strategic plan, #TheWayForward, we're committed to reshaping attitudes and fostering inclusivity. Visit cnibthewayforward.ca to learn more and help us spread awareness by re-sharing this post. [Video Description: Short video clips of Veronique and Chloe in Moncton, New Brunswick, speaking to the camera about their experiences as people who are blind, following the ‘Of Course’ video trend. The clips range from Veronique and Chloe separately talking directly to the camera, walking together, and interacting each other.] #AttitudeIsEverything

Happy National Volunteer Week! Today, we're honored to shine a spotlight on Tara, a remarkable CNIB Studio Volunteer who has been dedicating her time and talent to the Beyond Print team since the 1980s. Since volunteering with CNIB, Tara has narrated countless audiobooks for Beyond Print, ensuring equitable access to literature. With a focus on the needs of the print disabled community, the Beyond Print team produces braille, electronic publications, and audiobooks that enrich the lives of individuals and organizations across Canada. Hear from Betty, a CNIB participant, as she expresses the joy that reading brings her – and how volunteers like Tara help ensure she can continue to dive into her favourite stories every single day. Curious about volunteering with CNIB Beyond Print? Visit our website to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals with print disabilities. https://cnib-beyondprint.ca/volunteer-careers/ This week, and every week, we thank our dedicated volunteers from coast to coast to coast! #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters #ThankYouVolunteers #CNIBVolunteers

Happy National Volunteer Week! Today, we're shining a spotlight on Sandra, one of CNIB’s talented Volunteer Puppy Raisers. From potty training to teaching basic obedience and socialization, Puppy Raisers play a crucial role in preparing these dogs for their important work. Puppy raising isn't just a responsibility; it's a rewarding journey filled with love and dedication and is an important step on a future guide dog’s journey to become a fully fledged working guide dog. We’ll also hear from Ryan, joined by his CNIB Guide Dog Joe, highlighting the incredible bond formed between guide dog and handler, thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteers like Sandra. Curious about becoming a Puppy Raiser? Visit https://www.cnib.ca/en/volunteer-cnib-guide-dogs to learn more. This week, and every week, we thank our dedicated volunteers from coast to coast to coast! #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters #ThankYouVolunteers #CNIBVolunteers

Happy National Volunteer Week! Today, we’re putting the spotlight on a special Vision Mate match – Tammy & Karin! The Vision Mate program matches people who are blind or have low vision with volunteers who provide companionship and one-on-one assistance with everyday tasks and errands. From running errands to leisurely walks, labeling household items to engaging in recreational activities, Vision Mates can participate in whatever activities are of interest to them. Tammy & Karin met almost four years ago and have become fast friends. Tune in to learn more about this special bond – and the impact of volunteers have on the lives of Canadians who are blind every single day. Think you might be interested in volunteering as a Vision Mate? Visit cnib.ca/volunteer to learn more. This week, and every week, we thank our dedicated volunteers from coast to coast to coast! #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters #ThankYouVolunteers

Modern technology like smart devices can have a tremendous impact on the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. Accessible apps can open countless doors and can enable people who are blind or partially sighted to live the lives they choose – with confidence, safety, and independence. Learn more at phoneitforward.ca