CNIB Foundation - PEI

Provides: Assistance in obtaining equipment to be an amateur radio operator * Helps to train new operators * Helps prepare operators to pass the required Radio License exams

Offers a variety of reading and writing braille courses via correspondence. Course material in print or braille is provided in hardcopy or via download. Students work at their own pace. Examples of courses includes:

Provides braille transcription services. Includes items such as:

Eight week session of chair yoga, offered once a week.

The card provides discounts and services from governments, businesses, and community partners. Benefits vary by location but may include:

Provides confidential telephone and email support as well as information to help access the right programs and services such as support groups, and assistive technologies.

Provides financial support for extraordinary veterinary expenses, support to attend conferences and meetings related to guide dog issues, and support available to assist with legal fees related to guide dog access rights.

Provides two types of guide dogs for people with sight loss:

Provides year round online and phone camp programs. Includes:

A variety of overnight summer camps offered for kids and adults living with sight loss. Located in Muskoka, Ontario, camps blend recreation and skills development. Examples of activities include:

Provides a two week summer experience that combines the joys of camp with excursions and activities to help youth learn and develop skills to pursue post-secondary education. Takes place in Toronto and all expenses are paid.

Provides support groups in-person and online for people with sight loss and their family and friends. Includes:

Provides free smartphones for people with sight loss. Training videos on how to use accessibility features on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch are available online.

Week long orientation to help students transition from high school to post-secondary education or employment. Funding available to cover transportation to Halifax.

Group provides participants with the opportunity to meet with their peers to share tips about coping in a post-secondary setting and everyday life. Includes guest speakers and information about services that may benefit participants, such as assistive technologies or techniques for independent livin...

Scholarships to cover post-secondary studies are available in the amounts of $500 to $5,000.

Provides tips and tools to help a child with sight loss to develop literacy skills. Kit contains:

Online sales of hundreds of products that can make life easier after a loss of sight.

Staff will demonstrate how to use different assistive devices such as:

Online entrepreneur program that provides resources and inspiration to help people succeed in their business venture. Includes a Podcast, courses, tips and advice.

Sighted volunteers are matched with a person with vision loss. Activities are based on the needs of the person with sight loss and may include:

Online collection of articles, books, videos, list of services and information related to sight loss. Includes:

Weekly hour-long group walks on the Confederation Trail in Charlottetown. Walks are followed by a cup of tea and treat. Sighted guides offered if available. Walks are weather permitting.