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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.'CanadaOct 9, 2020
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La Ronge, Sask., teen becomes first Youth Writing Experience participant with sight lossKaris Oscienny started writing when she was nine and has since developed a passion for story telling with her first book already in the works.CanadaAug 10, 2020
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Conexus Credit Union building in Wascana Centre opens to public, employeesMore than four years after the University of Regina announced the development partnership, the headquarters for Conexus Credit Union officially opened on July 20.CanadaJul 20, 2020
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CNIB offers first employment skills camp, advocacy training for teens entering workforceA CNIB survey from 2017 found only 28 per cent of blind or partially-sighted people were employed, compared to 78 per cent of the sighted population.CanadaJul 7, 2020
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New Brunswick teen creates robotic guide dogThe 14-year-old named the robotic guide dog "Sconewell."TechJun 11, 2020
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Wascana Park in Regina mapped in navigation app for people with vision impairmentCNIB Regina’s accessibility project is the largest of its kind in North America, and now features 230 GPS points around the main walking path in Wascana Park.CanadaMay 5, 2020
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People with visual impairments struggling to access essentials during coronavirus restrictionsPeople with visual impairments struggle to buy essentials amid COVID-19 restrictions.HealthMay 1, 2020
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CNIB’s online programs connecting blind, partially sighted community across CanadaOnline programs from CNIB are helping people in the blind and partially sighted community connect in Canada.CanadaApr 24, 2020
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CNIB says COVID-19 measures don’t account for sighted guidesThe Canadian Institute for the Blind says some of its clients are facing discrimination and questioning while out in public with sighted guides.CanadaApr 9, 2020
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Coronavirus: Albertans who are blind, visually impaired adjust to limited touch restrictionsAlbertans who are blind and partially sighted are adjusting to limited touch due to the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthApr 6, 2020
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