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CNIBEastern Ontario Regional Office |
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| Description and Services | ||||
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | |||
| Dates | Year-round | |||
| Description | Nationwide, community-based, registered charity committed to research, public education and vision health for all Canadians * services and support for people living with vision loss * identification of individual needs and goals * referral to the appropriate services and programs * Supplier of innovative consumer products for people living with vision loss. Orientation and Mobility instruction for independence of movement and safe traveling in indoor and outdoor spaces. Deaf-blind Services: information for people who are deaf-blind through case management * counselling * referral * literacy programs * intervention services * assistive technology Low Vision Services: functional assessment of visual abilities * information and training in the use of low vision devices * education and instruction on how to maximize residual vision Independent Living Skills: skills for daily living with an emphasis on maintaining independence, through self-care and communication skills (i.e. computer training and Braille) Children and Youth Services: comprehensive program of direct services * information resources * parent/peer support * advocacy training for children with vision loss and their families, from birth to school age and beyond. Library Services: thousands of titles in Braille, print-Braille, and talking books * descriptive videos * newspapers and magazines * telephone reference and online services Volunteer Services: direct support and service to individuals with vision loss * assistance with fundraising activities * administrative functions Summer Program - Lake Joseph Centre: Mix of rehabilitation and recreational programs for people who are living with vision loss or other disabilities | |||
| Waiting List | Yes, varies | |||
| Eligibility | Residents of Eastern Ontario of all ages living with vision loss and Deaf-blind adults | |||
| Fees | Service - Only for assessments done by the Regional Assessment Centre for the Assistive Devices Program and for government and/or private businesses ; None | |||
| Languages of Service | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) | |||
| Areas Served | Eastern Ontario | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Office Phone | 613-563-4021 | |||
| TDD/TTY Phone | 613-567-2937 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-842-9071 | |||
| Fax | 613-563-1898 | |||
| cathy.radnor@cnib.ca | ||||
| Website | www.cnib.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Cathy Radnor, Receptionist; Phone: 613-563-4021 ext 5065 | |||
| Alternate Contact | Janice Hearty, Intermediate Secretary, Client Services; Phone: 613-563-4021 ext 5048; Email: janice.hearty@cnib.ca | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Perpetua Quigley, Coordinator of Volunteer Services; Phone: 613-563-4021 ext 5002; Email: perpetua.quigley@cnib.ca | |||
| Primary Executive | Mike Nicholson, Associate Director of Service and Operations; Phone: 613-563-4021 ext 5014; Email: mike.nicholson@cnib.ca | |||
| Alternate Executive | Jessica White, Manager, Deafblind Services; Phone: 613-563-4021 ext 5016; Email: jessica.white@cnib.ca | |||
| Names | ||||
| Legal Name | Canadian National Institute for the Blind | |||
| Alternate Name | Canadian National Institute for the Blind ; CNIB | |||
| Location & Accessibility | ||||
| Address | Bank St. Professional Building 1355 Bank St, Ste 101 Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7  | |||
| Intersection | Bank St and Riverside Dr | |||
| Located In Community | Ottawa | |||
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules | |||
| Parking | Pay parking lot | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Subjects | Adults ; Assessments ; Assistive devices ; Blindness ; Camps ; Charitable status ; Children ; Counselling ; Disabilities ; Eye services ; Impaired vision ; Libraries ; Life skills training ; Nonprofit organizations ; Physical disabilities ; Seniors ; Support groups ; Vocational counselling ; Volunteer opportunities ; Young adults ; Youth | |||
| Accreditation | No | |||
| Print Material | Brochures | |||
| Resources | Website, e-newsletter: Insight | |||
| Established | 1918 | |||
| Elections | The Board of Directors is appointed. | |||
| Funding | Provincial - Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119219459 RR0004 ; United Way ; Lions Clubs * Other Services Clubs | |||
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