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Rooted in Canada. Focused on inclusion.

CNIB is a proudly Canadian non-profit with a rich history that dates back more than a century. Since our founding in 1918, we’ve been a source of support, community, and opportunity in the lives of generations of Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision.
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News

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Launch of the Canada Disability Benefit

In 2023, the Government of Canada passed the Canada Disability Benefit Act to create a supplementary financial benefit to support working-age Canadians with disabilities. The Canada Disability Benefit application process will be open as of Friday, June 20, 2025, with payments expected to begin in July. Learn more about the Benefit and how you can apply.

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Events

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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: The Lounge (ages 20+)

July 25, 2025

Friday nights are fun...and easy! We're hosting a special monthly get-together for adults ages 20+ who simply want to hangout and chat.  Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

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Blogs

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Keeping Our Canine Companions Cool: Essential Summer Heat Tips for Dogs

Summer is finally here, bringing sunshine, longer days, and warmer temperatures! While we all love enjoying the season with our canine companions, the summer heat can pose serious risks to their health.

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CNIB Mobile Hub

CNIB is hitting the road to bring our innovative programs to life in your community!

Meet the CNIB Mobile Hub – a new program delivery model where we visit your community to deliver in-person programming at no cost to you. Drop in to meet CNIB staff and learn more about free programs and resources for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. Enjoy a day of recreational and social activities, technology workshops, and much more. Experience the latest breakthroughs in assistive tech from CNIB SmartLife and connect with other members of the sight loss community.

To see where we’re headed next, check out our tour schedule.

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Become a volunteer!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Photographer – CNIB Guide Dogs

Volunteer photographers capture moments with future CNIB Guide Dogs and/or working guide dog teams. Photos will be used commercially for marketing, programming and fundraising purposes.

Volunteer for Photographer – CNIB Guide Dogs

Breeder Carer – CNIB Guide Dogs

Volunteers are a critical part of our guide dog program, and we’re always in need of volunteer puppy raisers and boarders. With support from CNIB Guide Dogs staff, you would play a vital role in bringing future CNIB guide dogs into the world by caring for one of our adult dogs from 12 months of age through the end of their breeding career, as well as supporting whelping and the early socialization of puppies up to 12 weeks old.

Volunteer for Breeder Carer – CNIB Guide Dogs