CNIB Foundation - PEI

• Reading and writing contracted and uncontracted braille
• UEB (Unified English Braille) technical
• Update to UEB
• UEB transcription course
• Music braille course
• Mathematics braille course

• Letters and greeting cards
• Household labels
• Music scores
• Course materials
• Prescription/medical information

Provides variety of virtual recreational programs for children with sight loss to connect with peers to socialize while learning or playing. Includes:

• Listening to live reading
• Singing and dancing together
• Playing game and more

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

• Free municipal transit passes
• Free or discounted air, train and bus fares for Card holder or sighted guide
• Free or discounted events and attractions admissions for Card holder or sighted guide
• Additional accessibility services from banks and other business
• Proof of disability for some government programs and tax benefits

Note: The CNIB card is not considered valid acceptable identification since it is not issued by any type of government authority.

Provides variety of virtual peer support groups for individuals with sigh loss, their family and friends to connect with peers for support, mentorship. Includes:

• General virtual meet up to make connection
• Indigenous peer support group
• LGBTQ2S+ support group
• Diabetes and vision loss group
• Virtual presentations from various services
• Compassionate conversations and more

Provides confidential telephone and email support to Individuals who are blind or partially sighted as well as their friends and family to help access the right programs and services such as support groups, and assistive technologies.

Email directly through website

Provides in-person and online programs to Canadian youth with sigh loss to develop pre-employment, leadership, independence and social skills.

Provides scholarships to support students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision for pursuing a master's degree.

Provides variety of recreational in-person and online programs. Includes:

• Seated dance fitness
• Book club
• Yoga
• Social meet up
• Guitar meet up (In-person meeting hosted locally at Charlottetown office)
• Music (music appreciation meet up etc.)
• Amateur Radio
  
• Game meet up and more

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.

Extraordinary veterinary expenses include emergency or unexpected expenses that are not routine care expenses, including but not limited to:

• Emergency care
• Surgical care, excluding teeth cleaning
• Treatment for infections and fractures
• Long-term medications
• Special diets prescribed by veterinarian
• The cost of euthanasia

See website for list of exclusions.

Note: It is recommended to contact in advance to determine if the treatment will be covered since application will be accepted after treatment is given.