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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

In its 200th year, is #braille still relevant in a digital world? The answer is a resounding YES! Braille's significance goes beyond being a reading and writing system. It empowers people who are blind, Deafblind, or low-vision to access information, participate in society, and achieve their full potential. Discover how braille is evolving alongside technology to create a more inclusive future: https://ow.ly/jJpe50TUGxi

🚨 Last Call to Register for Connecting the Dots! Whether you're joining us in-person or tuning in virtually, this is your final chance to secure your spot at Canada’s premier conference on education, technology, and employment for people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind. 🗓️ Toronto registration closes Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. 🗓️ Edmonton registration closes at 1 p.m. MST / 3 p.m. EST Can’t make it to Toronto? No problem! This year, we’re making history with our first-ever virtual simulcast, bringing you everything Connecting the Dots has to offer—dynamic speakers, insightful sessions, and invaluable networking—from anywhere in Canada. With a lineup of amazing keynotes, and presentations this event is your chance to engage with the latest in accessibility and inclusivity. Don't miss out on shaping a more accessible future, together! 👉 Explore the agenda and register now: cnib.ca/connectingthedots #ConnectingTheDots #Accessibility #Inclusion #TorontoEvents #EdmontonEvents #VirtualExperience #BlindCommunity #Technology #Education Image description: Hurry, last call for registration! cnib.ca/connectingthedots - Toronto and Virtual, November 1, 2024, Edmonton, November 4, 2024. A woman with sight loss smiles while sitting amongst people in a crowded room.

Accessibilité des transports en commun : Comment améliorer votre expérience des transports en commun? La campagne « Montez à bord! » est une initiative de promotion des droits d'INCA qui vise à examiner l'accessibilité des systèmes de transport en commun au Canada. Dans le cadre de cette campagne, nous demandons aux membres de notre communauté : 1. D’emprunter un moyen de transport en commun et de répondre à notre questionnaire d’enquête anonyme pour nous faire part de leur expérience. 2. De participer à une assemblée publique sur les transports en commun et faire part aux décideurs locaux de leurs réflexions sur les questions d'accessibilité dans la région. Pour plus d'informations sur la campagne de sensibilisation « Montez à bord! », y compris les liens vers les questionnaires d’enquête et les modalités d'inscription aux assemblées, visitez le site: https://lnkd.in/gSaTf-sU [Description de l'image : L'intérieur d'un autobus urbain. L'image est prise de l'arrière de l'autobus, où une personne marche dans l'allée vers la porte avant. Dans le coin inférieur gauche de l'image se trouve un trait de pinceau jaune avec le texte : Montez à bord!]

Transit accessibility: How can your transit experience be improved? “Get on Board!” is a CNIB advocacy initiative focused on examining the accessibility of public transit systems in Canada. As part of the campaign, we’re asking our community to: 1. Ride public transit and complete a “secret rider” survey about your experience. 2. Participate in a transit Town Hall and voice your thoughts to local decision-makers on accessibility issues in the region. For more information about the Get on Board! advocacy campaign, including survey links and Town Hall registration details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gBKNYZMQ [Image description: The interior of a city bus. The image is taken from the back of the bus, where a person is walking down the aisle towards the front door. In the bottom lefthand corner of the image is a yellow brushstroke overlay with the text: Get on Board!]

Happy National Mentoring Day! Mentorship is more than just guidance—it's about growth, empowerment, and finding a safe space to overcome challenges. Through CNIB's Come to Work program, our mentorship opportunities help participants navigate their career journeys, turning obstacles into opportunities for learning and growth. "Thank you for being a safe space to land whenever I was facing a challenge and thank you for helping me learn to take those challenges as learning opportunities." – Jenn MacNeil, Come to Work Participant Whether you're looking to share your expertise as a mentor or seeking guidance as a mentee, you can make a difference. Sign up for the mentorship program today and be part of the journey! 💼 Visit cometowork.ca/mentors to learn more or sign up. #NationalMentoringDay #MentorshipMatters #EmpowerThroughMentorship #ComeToWork #CNIBMentorship #CareerGrowth #MentorAndMentee #CareerJourney #ProfessionalDevelopment Image description: A professionally dressed woman with sight loss sits on a couch, smiling while having a conversation with another woman sitting opposite to her. The text, “National Mentoring Day” and the CNIB Come to Work Logo.

Registration for Connecting the Dots is still open, and our Toronto and Edmonton events are just around the corner! Don't miss the chance to be part of this incredible experience, whether you join us in person or virtually. Toronto offers a virtual hybrid experience, making it easy to tune in and enjoy everything Connecting the Dots has to offer from wherever you are. And we've got an amazing keynote speaker lined up: David Johnson – presented by RBC Future Launch and Moneris. David is a Team Canada track athlete from Victoria, BC, who has defied all odds to become a leading figure in para-athletics, competing with only 3% of his vision. He's not just an athlete—he's a trailblazer. From breaking Canadian records in the T12 400m to inspiring thousands on social media, David's journey shows what can be achieved with determination and resilience. Join us to hear David's story and explore the latest in technology, education, and employment opportunities for people who are blind, Deafblind or have low vision. 📅 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gQigJNXh Conference Dates: November 1 – Toronto/Hybrid November 4 – Edmonton May 2025 – Halifax #ConnectingTheDots #ParaAthletics #Inspiration #TorontoEvents #EdmontonEvents #Accessibility #Inclusion #DavidJohnson #VirtualExperience Image description: Toronto Keynote Speaker: David Johnson, Paralympian. Paralympic athlete David Johnson holds his white cane, which is folded up under his chin. The CNIB Connecting the Dots logo appears in the top left-hand corner. Presented by RBC Future Launch and Moneris.

Les obstacles au transport sont parmi les plus grands défis auxquels sont confrontées les personnes ayant une limitation visuelle, qu'elles vivent en milieu rural ou urbain. Joignez-vous à INCA pour promouvoir des déplacements plus sûrs et accessibles pour les personnes aveugles, sourdes-aveugles ou ayant une basse vision car tout le monde devrait pouvoir compter sur le transport en commun pour se déplacer de porte à porte, en toute sécurité et de façon autonome. En savoir plus à inca.ca/fr/transport

Get on Board! Share your thoughts on the accessibility of public transit systems in your community! Through secret rider surveys, town halls, and ride-alongs with local decision-makers, our “Get on Board” campaign gathers insights from the community on the barriers they face when using public transit and their overall transit experiences. We’re expanding our “Get on Board” campaign to the following communities in Canada! Kelowna, BC Camrose, AB Edmonton, AB Prince Albert, SK Portage La Prairie, MB North Bay, ON Toronto, ON Kingston, ON Sainte-Thérèse, QC Saint John, NB Share your insights and ideas on how to improve the accessibility of your local transit system! Here’s how: 1. Take public transit and complete our survey to tell us about your journey. Did you encounter any barriers or challenges? Did the service meet your needs? How accessible is the transit authority’s website or app? 2. Be part of the conversation by attending a local transit town hall in Speak directly with local decision-makers about the accessibility of your transit system. For more information, including survey links and Town Hall registration details, visit https://lnkd.in/gBKNYZMQ [Image description: A train pulls into an empty indoor station. The image is out of focus and blurry, suggesting that the train is in motion as it approaches its stop. The station has a curved ceiling with lights, and one person walks along the platform. In the centre of the image is a yellow brushstroke overlay with the text: Get on Board!]

Montez à bord! Faites part de vos réflexions sur l'accessibilité des systèmes de transport en commun dans votre communauté! Par le biais d'enquêtes anonymes auprès des usagers, d'assemblées publiques et de rencontres avec des décideurs locaux, notre campagne « Montez à bord » recueille les avis de la communauté sur les obstacles auxquels elle est confrontée lorsqu'elle emprunte les transports en commun et sur l'expérience globale qu'elle en retire. Nous étendons notre campagne « Montez à bord » aux communautés suivantes au Canada: Kelowna, CB Camrose, AB Edmonton, AB Prince Albert, SK Portage La Prairie, MB North Bay, ON Toronto, ON Kingston, ON Sainte-Thérèse, QC Saint John, NB Partagez vos idées sur la façon d'améliorer l'accessibilité de votre réseau local de transport en commun! Voici comment : 1. Prenez le transport en commun et répondez à notre questionnaire d'enquête pour nous parler de votre expérience. Avez-vous rencontré des obstacles ou des défis? Le service a-t-il répondu à vos besoins? Dans quelle mesure le site Web et l'application de la société de transport sont-ils accessibles? 2. Participez à la conversation en assistant à une assemblée publique locale sur les transports en commun et parlez directement avec les décideurs locaux de l'accessibilité de votre système de transport en commun. Pour plus d'informations, y compris les liens de l'enquête et les détails de l'inscription à l'assemblée publique locale, visitez: https://lnkd.in/gSaTf-sU [Description de l'image : Un train entre dans une gare intérieure vide. L'image est floue et mal cadrée, suggérant que le train est en mouvement à l'approche de son arrêt. Le plafond de la gare est incurvé et éclairé, et une personne marche sur le quai. Au centre de l'image, un trait de pinceau jaune se superpose au texte : Montez à bord!]