Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to Canadians affected by vision loss. Their mission includes helping people live with vision loss, offering education, resources, and assistance in everyday activities.

CCI Score

54.10

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

CNIB Hosts Disability Issues Debate with Coalition Partners

CNIB co-hosted an evening debate at its Toronto office as part of a coalition with other advocacy groups to discuss disability issues and political engagement. The event aimed to highlight challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and promote inclusive political discourse.

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Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

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Latest Events

APR

08

2025

CNIB Hosts Disability Issues Debate with Coalition Partners
70.00

CNIB co-hosted an evening debate at its Toronto office as part of a coalition with other advocacy groups to discuss disability issues and political engagement. The event aimed to highlight challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and promote inclusive political discourse.
NOV

26

2024

CNIB Empowers Employment for People with Sight Loss
74.29

CNIB's Come to Work program, highlighted through its collaboration with Scotiabank's ScotiaRISE initiative, is designed to promote inclusive hiring practices by offering career coaching, assistive technologies, and workplace accommodations for individuals with sight loss. This initiative aims to change attitudes and break down employment barriers for a historically marginalized community.
+75

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The initiative positions CNIB as a public advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. By promoting changes in societal attitudes and influencing public discourse on disability rights, CNIB contributes positively to public and political behavior in support of marginalized communities.

Helping people with sight loss reach their career goals
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 8

CNIB's comprehensive support for job readiness and workplace accommodations directly addresses labor rights and human rights practices. This program not only equips individuals with necessary skills but also challenges existing employment biases, fostering a more inclusive labor environment.

Helping people with sight loss reach their career goals
DEC

01

2022

CNIB and Scotiabank Partnership Advances Economic Inclusion
59.54

On December 1, 2022, Scotiabank announced a $1.2 million community investment through its ScotiaRISE initiative in collaboration with CNIB to improve employment outcomes for Canadians impacted by sight loss. The investment will fund initiatives such as the Come to Work program, providing training, internships, and networking opportunities aimed at overcoming employment barriers for people with visual impairments.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 8

CNIB’s initiative, highlighted through its Come to Work program, significantly enhances employment prospects and supports the rights of individuals with visual impairments. This reinforces fair labor practices and demonstrates a strong commitment to marginalized communities.

Scotiabank and the CNIB announce $1.2 million community investment to help Canadians impacted by sight loss access employment opportunities
+70

Economic Collaboration

April 8

The strategic partnership, marked by a significant $1.2 million investment, bolsters economic collaboration by funding programs that enhance training, internships, and networking opportunities. This investment addresses systemic economic barriers faced by people with disabilities, promoting a more inclusive economic environment.

Scotiabank and the CNIB announce $1.2 million community investment to help Canadians impacted by sight loss access employment opportunities
APR

01

2018

CNIB Advocates Against Funding Cut and Inaccessible Government Practices
34.57

Following the announcement that government funding for converting conventional books into accessible formats would be halted effective April 1, 2018, CNIB executives expressed deep disappointment and took public steps to protest the decision. In a letter to MPs and Senators, CNIB president John Rafferty highlighted the detrimental impact on accessible book production and criticized the government for also failing to provide an accessible version of the budget document, an oversight that underscored broader issues of inequality for print-disabled Canadians.
+70

Executive Political Engagement

April 8

CNIB's executive leadership actively engaged in political advocacy by publicly protesting the funding cut and the government's failure to provide accessible documents during the budget announcement. Their actions, including demanding accountability and a personal apology, demonstrate a commitment to protecting the rights of marginalized, print-disabled Canadians and opposing policies that undermine accessibility, thereby aligning with anti-authoritarian and progressive values.

Trudeau Liberals axe funding for blind and vision-impaired books
APR

01

2018

CNIB Advocates Against Funding Cuts for Accessible Books
32.11

Facing the Trudeau Liberals’ decision to cease government funding for converting conventional books into accessible formats, CNIB publicly expressed deep disappointment and warned that its accessible book production operations might be decommissioned effective April 1, 2018, unless action is taken. The CNIB leadership sent a letter to MPs and Senators urging the government to reinstate requested funding and uphold accessibility rights for Canadians with print disabilities.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

CNIB’s public response, including a widely distributed letter to parliament, demonstrates strong advocacy for the rights of print-disabled Canadians. By challenging a government decision that undermines accessibility, CNIB takes a clear anti-authoritarian stance that supports marginalized communities.

Trudeau Liberals axe funding for blind and vision-impaired books
+60

Executive Political Engagement

April 8

By having its president and executive leadership directly engage with political representatives and demand accountability from finance officials, CNIB exemplifies robust executive political engagement. This action underscores the organization’s commitment to upholding accessibility and equal rights, standing firmly against policies that marginalize vulnerable communities.

Trudeau Liberals axe funding for blind and vision-impaired books