CNIB

• CNIB Guide Dogs with Purpose Gala to fundraise for guide dog training

  The CNIB Saskatchewan will be hosting a gala event on Jan. 28 to help raise money for guide dogs as the demand is high in the province and across Canada.

  Canada

  Jan 23
  
• Advocates say Saskatchewan accessibility legislation needs to ‘have teeth’

  The Accessible Saskatchewan Act was introduced in the legislature last week, aimed at removing accessibility barriers in the province.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
  
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• Regina youth with sight loss provided opportunity to learn rock climbing

  Regina youth who have experienced sight loss were given the opportunity on Thursday to learn how to rock climb at the Regina Climbing Centre.

  Sports

  Aug 26, 2022
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• Sidewalk snow impassable for Winnipeg family whose daughter uses wheelchair

  A Winnipeg family says the city's plowing plan and still-uncleared sidewalks are making it impossible for them to get outside with their daughter who requires a wheelchair.

  Weather

  Jan 26, 2022
• Shaping Saskatchewan: Ashley Nemeth

  Ashley Nemeth has worked at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Regina the last five years.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2021
• Recycled phones make ‘a huge difference’ for struggling Calgarians during COVID-19

  Electronics recycling organization see drop in donated items during pandemic, while demand rises; 'so there is a big of a gap there'

  Consumer

  Oct 13, 2021
• Kingston, Ont. book club creates community for those with sight loss

  CNIB Ontario East is providing accessible reading materials for book-loving Kingstonians who are experiencing sight loss. Offering community, support and a good time.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2021
• Edmonton police add braille to warrant cards to more easily identify officers

  Starting this week, stickers with the word "police" printed in braille will be distributed to Edmonton police officers to add to their official identification.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2021
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• Regina Labrador retriever, Lulu, graduates CNIB guide dog school

  Lulu and her new handler, Becki Zerr, participated in CNIB Guide Dog 2021 graduation ceremony virtually on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
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• Western University nursing student wins ‘life-changing’ medical device to help her see

  'The first thing when I put them -- I looked outside and I could see my neighbours' houses... It's very emotional because it's something I've never experienced before.'

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2020