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Connecting the Dots 2024 is BACK – bigger, better, and more impactful than ever! By popular demand, Early Bird pricing has been extended! You now have until September 27, 2024, at 7 a.m. ET to grab your spot at a special rate. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! 🗓️Montreal - October 16, 2024 🗓️Toronto (Hybrid) - November 1, 2024 🗓️Edmonton - November 4, 2024 🗓️Halifax - May 2025 What’s in store at hashtag #ConnectingTheDots2024? Prepare for inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panels, hands-on workshops, and an unbeatable lineup of experts in education, technology, and employment. This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with the best in the field. Secure your spot today and join the conversation that’s shaping the future! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gQigJNXh Image description: A woman talks to an attendee. Connecting the Dots. Education, Technology, and Employment Conference. October 16 - Montreal. November 1 - Toronto & Online. November 4 - Edmonton. May 2025 - Halifax.

Meet Brenda McAllister from Williams Lake, BC. As a person who is Deafblind, intervenor services have given her the freedom to live life on her terms—staying active in her community, attending appointments, and connecting with friends and family. These services empower people like Brenda to live independently, stay connected, and thrive. But these vital services are now at risk in B.C. Without a commitment to sustainable funding, the support that makes independence possible for so many could disappear. With the BC Provincial Election underway, we have a critical window to ensure that all party leaders and candidates commit to funding these life-saving services. This is our chance to secure a permanent home for Deafblind services in BC! If you’re in BC, visit https://lnkd.in/eixurFPa and send a letter to your local MLA. It only takes two minutes, and we need your voice now more than ever to create long-lasting change. #DeafblindIndependence #TakeAction #SustainableFunding #IntervenorSupport #Advocacy #Deafblind #Inclusion CNIB

Le nouveau rapport annuel d'INCA, À la hauteur des défis, est maintenant publié! Nous vous invitons à le consulter pour en savoir plus sur notre travail au cours du dernier exercice financier, notamment sur les progrès réalisés dans le cadre de notre plan stratégique, sur les priorités à venir et sur les nouveaux programmes tels que Génération INCA et Labos d'accès INCA. Visitez le site, https://lnkd.in/gQNGdkkC, pour parcourir les contenus bonus et pour accéder à notre rapport annuel dans le format de votre choix, y compris le format PDF accessible, le format audio DAISY ou la langue des signes américaine. Description de l'image : Couverture du rapport annuel 2023-2024 d'INCA, À la hauteur des défis. Elle présente une grande photo d'une petite fille à la peau foncée, vue de dos, assise sur les épaules d'un homme à la peau foncée. La petite fille et l'homme allongent leurs bras à côté d'eux, comme s'ils prétendaient être des avions. Au-delà d'eux, nous voyons un beau ciel bleu avec des nuages blancs et floconneux.

CNIB’s new annual report, Rising to the Challenge, is hot off the presses! Give it a read to learn more about our work over the last fiscal year – including progress on our strategic plan, upcoming priorities, and new programs like CNIB Next Generation and CNIB Access Labs. Visit https://www.cnib.ca/2023 to browse bonus content and to access our annual report in the format of your choice, including accessible PDF, DAISY audio, or American Sign Language. Image description: Front cover of CNIB’s 2023-2024 annual report, Rising to the Challenge. It features a large photo of a little girl with dark skin seen from behind, sitting on the shoulders of a man with dark skin. Both the girl and man are lengthening their arms out beside them, as though they’re pretending to be airplanes. Beyond them, we see a beautiful blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Only 2 Days Left! Do you have insights to share about education, technology, or employment for people who are blind, Deafblind or have low vision? We want to hear from you! We're looking for diverse speakers to present at Connecting the Dots 2024 in Toronto, Edmonton, and Halifax. This is your chance to inspire, educate, and spark important conversations at Canada’s largest conference on accessibility and inclusion. 📅 Submit your proposal by October 4 – don’t miss out! 🔗Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gQP7yMcS Looking to join as an attendee? Register here 👉https://lnkd.in/gaRDmrTx #ConnectingTheDots2024 #CallForSpeakers #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #Education #TechForGood #EmploymentForAll #CNIB #DBCS #Deafblind #Blind #LowVision Image description: A man speaks into a microphone at a conference. The text, "Step into the spotlight" and the Connecting the Dots logo appear on the left hand side.

The Arthur Napier Magill Award is presented annually to a recipient whose work with people with sight loss is exemplary. This prestigious award is CNIB's highest public honour, given to recognize our passionate and dedicated volunteers. We are pleased to share that last week, this prestigious award was presented to Ron Kruzeniski in Regina. Over three decades of service to the community, Ronald J. Kruzeniski has made remarkable contributions to the blind and low vision community. His exceptional mentorship and unwavering advocacy stand as a testament to his deeply personal commitment to the community. With degrees in Administration and Law, he has held key roles in the legal field, including Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission. Through his many years of service in a wide variety of roles, including Chair of the Board of Directors, Ron has played a critical role in the development of many of CNIB’s programs, including Come to Work, Phone it Forward and CNIB Guide Dogs. Most recently, Ron played a key role in helping to raise millions in support of the expansion and growth of the CNIB Guide Dogs Program. Alongside his work in support of CNIB programs, Ron’s strong advocacy in support of our previous strategic plan, The Path to Change, was critical for establishing government funded vision rehabilitation services in Canada. Thank you, Ron, for your deep personal commitment to our community and for inspiring us all to strive for a more inclusive and accessible world! Your passion and dedication truly embody the spirit of this award. #ArthurNapierMagillAward #CNIB #CommunityChampion #InclusionMatters Image description: Ron and his wife, Yvonne stand beside CNIB's President and CEO, Angela Bonfanti and John Magill while holding up the Magill Award and Citation.

How CNIB is Honouring Indigenous Communities Through Art. We’re committed to creating inclusive spaces that celebrate diversity. Discover the rich symbolism behind the Indigenous art installations in our CNIB offices. Collaboratively designed by Haida and Mi'kmaq artists, these pieces represent a journey toward reconciliation and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples across Canada. Explore the stories behind each intricate symbol and learn more about our commitment to reconciliation: https://lnkd.in/eAQp9yXt Image description: A CNIB art installation titled "Reconciliation - The Way Forward." On the left, the text includes a land acknowledgement and description of the Indigenous icon and a QR code below. To the right is the icon designed by Haida artist April White and Mi’kmaq artist Lorne Julien. It features an eye symbolizing witness, waves for the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, an eight-point Mi’kmaq star with an eagle, and a Mi’kmaq double curve mosaic symbolizing Mother Earth. The yellow circle represents a Potlatch ring.

INCA se tient aux côtés des communautés autochtones en cette Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. Aujourd'hui, nous honorons les Survivants et les enfants disparus des pensionnats, ainsi que leurs familles et communautés. Nous reconnaissons l'impact continu de ces institutions et nous engageons à la réconciliation. INCA s'engage à travailler avec les communautés des Premières Nations, Inuits et Métis pour garantir un avenir plus inclusif pour les Canadiens autochtones qui sont aveugles ou malvoyants. Nous reconnaissons notre responsabilité en tant que colons de travailler activement à la réconciliation et d'aborder les injustices systémiques subies par les peuples autochtones. Lisez le Plan de réconciliation de l'INCA : https://lnkd.in/gqhFhBZa #NDTR #Réconciliation Description de l'image: Une image orange vibrante représentant un oiseau planant au-dessus d'une rivière avec un narval et une fleur perlée, symbolisant les peuples des Premières Nations, Inuits et Métis. L'image comprend également des étoiles, représentant les enfants disparus dans les pensionnats, et un chemin symbolisant la voie vers la réconciliation. La couleur orange représente la vérité et la guérison.

CNIB stands with Indigenous communities as we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, we honour the Survivors and lost children of residential schools, their families, and communities. We recognize the ongoing impact of these institutions and commit to reconciliation. CNIB is committed to working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities to ensure a more inclusive future for Indigenous Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. We recognize our responsibility as settlers to actively work towards reconciliation and address systemic injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples. Read CNIB's Reconciliation Plan: https://lnkd.in/gk-ZdkPu #NDTR #EveryChildMatters #Reconciliation Image description: A vibrant orange image showcasing a bird soaring over a river with a narwhal and a beaded flower, representing First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The image also includes stars, symbolizing children lost in residential schools, and a pathway representing the road to reconciliation. The orange colour represents truth-telling and healing.

As Guide Dog Access Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re reminded of the important role that guide dogs play in fostering independence for their handlers and helping people who are blind, Deafblind, or who have low vision live the lives they choose. 🦮 Did you know that the journey to becoming a guide dog starts early with the help of puppy raisers? These volunteers open their hearts and homes to nurture a pup through their early months and prepare them to become a partner in mobility for someone who is blind. Consider becoming a puppy raiser. Your love and care can help shape a future guide dog and change people’s lives. Visit cnib.ca/puppyraising to learn more about how you can get involved and volunteer with CNIB Guide Dogs [Image description: A smiling woman holds a young yellow puppy. The puppy is wearing a yellow ‘guide dog in training’ vest. To the left of the woman and puppy, is the text: “Help raise a future guide dog!” Above the text, is the CNIB Guide Dogs logo.] #GuideDogs #PuppyRaiser #VolunteerOpportunity