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🎉 Introducing the CNIB Talking Microwave! Say goodbye to inaccessible appliances and hello to an accessible cooking experience. With tactile controls and clear LED displays, cooking just got easier. Order yours today!
#AccessibleCooking
#CNIBSmartLife
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Today's
#GoogleDoodle
celebrates Japanese inventor Seiichi Miyake. In 1965, Miyake spent his own money to invent tactile blocks or Tenji blocks in an effort to help his friend navigate. Today, these raised bumps & bars are used on sidewalks & in public spaces around the world!
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No matter where your hockey allegiances lay, we encourage you to tune in to the
@Senators
game on Saturday, April 6, as future
#CNIBGuideDog
Rookie will be doing the ceremonial puck drop!
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Our pups in training (from left to right) Trapper, Jet, Dorrie, and Jorge at a recent training session with Halifax Metro Transit.
Thank you,
@hfxtransit
, for providing CNIB Guide Dogs with an important training opportunity!
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Happy
#WorldBrailleDay
! Proclaimed by the
@un
in 2019, World Braille Day is an internationally celebrated day to raise awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for people who are blind or partially sighted[1/3]
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CNIB is pleased to have connected with
@KirstyDuncanMP
and happy to know she is committed to maintaining accessible book production levels while the long-term strategy comes into focus.
Our government will be maintaining funding to CNIB while our working group continues to develop a long term strategy for the production of accessible alternative format materials.
We are committed to improving accessibility for all Canadians.
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Today is
#InternationalGuideDogDay
! Guide dogs are specially trained to help their handler avoid obstacles, access public transportation, cross roads safely, and perform other tasks. All day we will be sharing some important guide dog etiquette tips with you, so stay tuned!
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Happy
#WorldBrailleDay
!Proclaimed by the
@un
in 2019, World Braille Day is an internationally celebrated day to raise awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for people who are blind or partially sighted [1/3]
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With a mission to give everyone the power to create and share ideas and information instantly without barriers, it is unacceptable that Twitter’s
#Accessibility
Experience Team (
@TwitterA11y
) has been eliminated as part of the company’s mass layoffs. 🧵(1/4)
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With the right support, people who are Deafblind can lead full & rich lives.
@HabenGirma
was the first Deafblind student to graduate from Harvard Law. She has been honoured by Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
and was featured on Forbes 30 Under 30.
#DeafblindAwarenessMonth
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Today is
#InternationalGuideDogDay
– a day to recognize the important role that that these highly trained dogs play in fostering independence for their handlers. We also celebrate the people who dedicate their time to raise, train and match guide dogs with their handlers. 🦮
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Today is
#InternationalGuideDogDay
– a day to recognize the important role that that these highly trained dogs play in fostering independence for their handlers. We also celebrate the people who dedicate their time to raise, train and match guide dogs with their handlers. 🦮
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Thank you to everyone who signed the petition to the Government of Canada in support of accessible insulin pumps. With your support, the petition received more than 2,600 signatures and was formally presented by MP
@BonitaZarrillo
before the House of Commons!
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Today, Canadians with disabilities are one step closer to financial independence after Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act, received Royal Assent, officially becoming federal law. Read CNIB’s full joint statement about the passage of Bill C-22 at:
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Budget 2019 includes $1 million in funding for CNIB to connect Canadians who are blind or partially sighted with job opportunities in small & medium sized enterprises. Thank you
@Bill_Morneau
and
@CQualtro
for boosting participation in the world of work for those with sight loss.
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We're so excited to introduce
#PhoneItForward
! You can donate your old smartphone and unlock the life-changing potential of mobile technology, receive a tax receipt & empower people who are blind with unprecedented levels of independence. Find out more at
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Bill C-81 is now law! The Accessible Canada Act now requires all organizations under federal jurisdiction to ensure that public spaces, workplaces, programs, services and information be accessible to everyone.
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"Although it's OK to ask questions, I don't always want to talk about my disability." - Debbie Eva
#WhatIsBlindness
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#ICYMI
Here's future
#CNIBGuideDog
Rookie dropping the puck at Saturday's
@Senators
game! [Photo Description: A black Labrador puppy in a yellow vest sitting on a red carpet on a hockey rink.]
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Ok, fine. We'll give you some puppy pictures as well! Here's Dixon, one of our newest future
#CNIBGuideDogs
visiting the
@wpgpolice
to celebrate
#InternationalGuideDogDay
.
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Thank you
@JustinTrudeau
@janephilpott
&
@CQualtro
for meeting with CNIB to chat about the role the federal gov't can play in vision care.
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Here’s a sneak peak of our new TV spot, featuring
@BenMulroney
. It’s designed to raise awareness and funds to expand our guide dog program. It starts airing on TV tomorrow, so keep an eye out!
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Today is
#WorldBrailleDay
! "It is wonderful that World Braille Day has been acknowledged by the UN. Braille equals literacy and opens the doors for opportunities in education & employment. It allows us the chance to reach our goals & make our dreams come true." - Diane Bergeron
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We've been working with the federal government for 2+ years to create a
long-term strategy for the production of accessible books for Canadians
with print disabilities and look forward to continuing this collaboration
and arriving at a sustainable model.
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Victoria Nolan and Danika Blackstock joined
@CBCNews
to talk about the
#CNIBGuideDogs
Class of 2018: . Help others like Danika this holiday season by giving at .
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CNIB is currently seeking children (ages 2-6) with sight loss to participate in a research project focused on digital literacy. Participants will receive a free iPad & be asked to complete a series of educational activities on a new app. Learn more:
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Today's the day we celebrate our first group of
#CNIBGuideDogs
and their new handlers! After a long road, we are pleased to announce the graduating class of 2018: Alycia & Piper, Ashley & Danson, Charles & Baker, Cindy & Barney, Danika & Ulysses, and Sandy & Keller.
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Today marks the start of
@CCBNational
's
#WhiteCaneWeek
! To us, the white cane is a symbol of mobility & independence for sight loss community. All this week, we will be sharing new and exciting projects we are working on to promote and improve mobility & independence. Stay tuned!
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Budget 2019 also includes $500,000 in funding to improve the accessibility of payment terminals. With leadership from the federal government, we are hopeful that Canadians with sight loss are closer to making daily activities, like paying with debit, more independent and safe.
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Thanks to all those who have raised their voices on this vital issue, and who share our vision of a more inclusive, accessible Canada.
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Congratulations to
@KirstyDuncanMP
and
@CQualtro
for the tabling of Bill C-81, An Act to Ensure a Barrier-Free Canada. Canadians with sight loss are excited to read the legislation and see how the federal government will break down barriers. We look forward to working together.
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CNIB teamed with
@AccessibleMedia
to create a series of 'Blind Life Hack' videos. In the first one, CNIB specialist Natasha Peters provides tips for orientation and mobility for individuals who are blind or partially sighted:
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Oct is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The
#CNIBEmployAbility
Campaign calls on employers to look past their misconceptions.
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"My job is an important one and it requires a lot of focus – I need to keep my partner safe. When you come up to me with your pet dog, sometimes it's too much. Please, if you see me with my partner, give us some space so that we can be safe."
#GuideDogAwarenessMonth
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"We just need to be more alert to people who have service guide dogs, walking canes, wheelchairs and elderly people. Just take an extra 10 to 15 seconds so we can get across the street safely. It’s not a hard thing, everybody’s in a rush."
'I want them to apologize': Deaf, blind Ottawa man has close call with vehicle. Click on the image below to read more ↓
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Today is
#ChineseNewYear
& marks the start of the Year of the Dog. We are celebrating our own year of the dog as the
#CNIBGuideDog
program now has 22 puppies in 3 cities & will only continue to grow in 2018! Follow the journey on Instagram
@cnibguidedogs
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Today is
#WorldBrailleDay
!
#Braille
opens so many doors, promotes literacy and communication, and helps brings people together. [Photo: A mother and child read a braille book together]
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“Braille = inclusion and independence! As a child, I enjoyed reading braille books from my school library and playing cards and board games. Today, braille keeps me organized at work and home and it helps me communicate with my family & friends.” –Tami
#BrailleMyWay
@brllitcan
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A message from Angela Bonfanti, Senior Vice President of Programs, CNIB Foundation.
The CNIB Foundation is committed to ensuring our community is supported during this unprecedented time. To register for virtual programs in your community, visit .
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“It is fitting that we're celebrating our 100th anniversary here
@CanWarMuseum
It's a proud tribute to the courage of our founders and all war-blinded veterans.” Ron Kruzeniski, Chair, National Board of Directors, CNIB
#CNIB100
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Happy
#WorldBrailleDay
! We believe that braille transforms lives and opens doors by providing independence, literacy, and life skills. Our Braille Portal serves as a resource for people looking to transcribe documents into Braille. Check it out:
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One year ago today the Accessible Canada Act was introduced in Parliament. Today, it will receive Royal Assent. It’s time to celebrate. The real work, to make a Canada free of barriers, begins now.
#AccessibleCanada
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Ever play with LEGO when you were a kid? Now the tactile toys we all knew and loved are getting more accessible than ever. Learn more about LEGO's new braille bricks in the June issue of Insight at .
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“We find ways to come up with solutions.”
Disability rights lawyer
@HabenGirma
on how disability and love are driving forces behind today's innovation
From
@TIME
:
[Photo Description: A black & white headshot of Haben Girma.}
#TIME100Talks
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Today is
#InternationalGuideDogDay
! As much as we love sharing pictures of our cute
#CNIBGuideDog
puppies, it's important to remember that guide dogs have a job to do. When their vest or harness is on, don't disturb them. This video provides a helpful reminder:
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CNIB is so proud to be a partner of
@CDNBlindHockey
! They took a huge leap forward by establishing the sport's first ever international competition, which resulted in a 2-0 series win over the team from the US. We can't wait to see what the future holds for blind hockey!
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The ABC's of iOS: A VoiceOver Manual for Toddlers and Beyond! ensures educators and family members have the tools to teach a child who is blind or partially sighted how to use iOS with VoiceOver.
Learn more about the free manual and download a copy at
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CNIB is proud to be involved in creating the affordable Orbit Braille Reader. Learn more:
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Have you ever met someone with sight loss? Would you know how to behave? How or when to offer assistance? Our Sight Loss Etiquette page will help you be more comfortable and supportive:
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Here’s to the class of 2023! After completing intensive training, it’s finally graduation day for the CNIB Guide Dogs class of 2023!
Meet our graduates and watch the CNIB Guide Dogs Class of 2023 graduation ceremony:
🎓 🦮
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Thanks Minister
@cathmckenna
for taking time to learn about accessibility issues in the built environment.
@CNIB
demonstrated how the steps around Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal can be better accessible for Canadians with sight loss.
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Many people don't realize that people with vision loss can and do work in a wide range of fields - science, tech, arts finance and more!
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September is Guide Dog Access Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness about the rights of guide dog handlers and the rights and legal responsibilities of businesses when providing service or access to a guide dog team. 🦮
#GDAAM
#GuideDogChampions
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Congratulations to CNIB braille volunteer-extraordinaire Darleen Bogart on her induction as an Officer of the Order of Canada, yesterday at Rideau Hall.
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A day at the Alberta Legislature!
Earlier today, CNIB staff, program participants and their families visited the The Legislative Assembly of Alberta to talk about support for students with sight loss, children and youth programming, guide dogs, and more. Thank you for having us!
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“A guide dog is not a pet. It is a living, breathing mobility aid.” 🦮
Guide Dogs belong everywhere. It's the law. Please watch and RT our PSA to help spread awareness.
#GuideDogAccessAwarenessMonth
#GuideDogs
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CNIB Guide Dogs urgently needs volunteer puppy raisers in Calgary, Halifax, Toronto (GTA) and Winnipeg! With support from CNIB Guide Dogs staff, you would play a pivotal role in raising a puppy to become a guide dog.
Learn more and apply:
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Yesterday, CNIB’s
@rhooey42
&
@tjsimpson_
met with MP
@Irek_K
to discuss the accessibility of insulin pumps for people living with sight loss and diabetes. Our sincere thanks to MP Kusmierczyk for championing the cause within the federal government during
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth
!
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CNIB partnered with the TTC to host a "Vehicle Exploration Day" to help people get accustomed to all the accessibility features on the new streetcars.
@AMIThisWeek
reports:
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“I see people on TV playing hockey all time, and I always say ‘dang, I wish I could do that,’ but I couldn't ever do it because of my visual impairments.” Blind hockey players get their chance in Halifax thanks to
@CDNBlindHockey
! Read more at .
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CNIB teamed with
@AccessibleMedia
to create a series of 'Blind Life Hack' videos. In the second one, CNIB independent living specialist Leanne Baarda offers up some tips and tricks on how to set up a kitchen when you are blind or partially sighted:
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No one should be bullied, certainly not because of vision loss. On Feb. 24th
#PinkShirtDay
#Standup
to bullying.
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CNIB SmartLife Coach, Robert Hampson joins us live from the CNIB SmartLife booth at the Deafblind International Conference in Ottawa. Robert gives a quick demo of some of the latest tech to hit the shelves at CNIB SmartLife - the HaptiBraille!
#DeafblindInternationalConference
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Curious about how braille was created? Check out
@Gizmodo
's article to learn more.
#WorldBrailleDay
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Everyone loves puppy pictures! Follow the journey from puppy to guide dog on our new Instagram account
@CNIBGuideDogs
#CNIB100
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A huge thank you to our friends at
@AccessibleMedia
for donating their gently-used corporate smartphones to help us
#PhoneItForward
! If you want to find out how these phones are being used to change lives, visit
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During National
#AccessAbility
Week, the CNIB Foundation is proud to launch the organization's tactile branding project.
Learn more about the tactile brand in this short YouTube video:
#Tactile
#a11y
#NationalAccessAbilityWeek
@AccessibleGC
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.
@CNIB
has been a proud supporter of Bill
#C81
from the beginning. We were happy to celebrate the start of the parliamentary process of Canada's national accessibility legislation. Together, we can make Bill
#C81
stronger for people with sight loss.
#AccessibleCanada
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#CNIBGuideDogs
Barney and Danson got to visit a site with which they share a namesake! Here they are sitting outside the Barney Danson Theatre at the
@CanWarMuseum
during yesterday's
#CNIB100
celebration in Ottawa.
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Are you a parent of a child between the ages of 2-6 who is blind or low vision? CNIB has an exciting new research opportunity aimed at building their digital literacy skills and technology competencies. Bonus – participants get a free iPad!
Learn more:
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Wow! Diane Bergeron had the pleasure of telling
#StevieWonder
that Canada tabled legislation for
#MarrakeshTreaty
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On this day in 1921, CNIB opened its doors in Saskatoon. Over the years our work has evolved, but we've never strayed from our original mission – to ensure CNIB’s efforts are dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by blindness. Happy 100th Birthday, CNIB Saskatchewan!
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Meet Daisy! She has safely arrived in Halifax and is getting used to her new home. Did you know that she is named for the Digital Accessible Information System (DAISY) for accessible digital talking books?
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CNIB &
@Moneris
are working together to create an inclusive and accessible shopping experience for everyone.
Learn more in today's
@globeandmail
: How Moneris is helping make e-commerce more inclusive and supporting startups.
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“There’s a lot of people who don’t understand the necessity of shoveling their sidewalks. We all need to work together.” - Ashley Nemeth. The lack of shovelled walkways weighs on those who rely on cleared walkways, particularly those with disabilities.
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A guide dog not only helps someone be independent, but they can also bring lots of love. Donate today
#CNIBGuideDogs
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Future Guide Dog Daisy (right) meets Molly (left), her new housemate, at her home in Halifax.
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Today we award
@ChrisGorham
& the cast of
#CovertAffairs
w/ the Seeing Beyond Vision Loss Special Achievement Award.
http://t.co/LGmk65AB7z
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Steve Kiema, 12, is putting his braille skills to the test. He is one of 50 students (and three Canadians!) to make it to the finals of the
@BrailleInst
Braille Challenge.
Listen to his interview with
@CBCNews
:
#BrailleIsLiteracy
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Daisy and Sherman, two of our newest
#CNIBGuideDogs
, had the pleasure of meeting Rick Hansen, Canadian icon and Founder & CEO of
@RickHansenFdn
, at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce!
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Congratulations to CNIB's Diane Bergeron on recently completing the Dopey Challenge at Disney World!
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Guide Dog Tip
#1
: Harness on means hands off. A guide dog in harness means “I’m working.” Petting can take the dog’s focus off its partner and the potential for injury increases. The handler may decide to remove the harness and let you pet the guide dog. Always ask first.
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For the first time in their 90 year history, Disney materials will be produced for the blind. Windsor company
@TactileGraphics
has signed a deal to create tactile activity books starring the famous characters:
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Yesterday, the
@bankofcanada
issued a new vertical $10 bill featuring social justice icon Viola Desmond during a ceremony at
@CMHR_News
in Winnipeg. The note also features new accessibility features like enhanced contrast and large numbers. Read more at .
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Today is
#NationalPuppyDay
. As a part of our new program to raise and train guide dogs exclusively for people with sight loss, our
#CNIBGuideDogs
are puppies with purpose!
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Something exciting going on at the
@CNIB_Ontario
Toronto Hub today! [Video Description: Shane showing
@BenMulroney
some accessible tech as cameras set up around them]
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On March 17, Thomas Panek will be accompanied by 5 different guide dogs as he completes the New York City Half Marathon. This will be the first long-distance race to ever permit the use of guide dogs for runners. Read more at .
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On Sunday mornings in Halifax, future
#CNIBGuideDogs
can often be found at Ardmore Park – an enclosed park that was created especially for service dogs. After an hour of running and playing, sharing toys, and burning off energy, they usually all hunker down for a long nap!
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