CNIB Foundation - PEI

A guide dog is partnered with individuals with sight loss to help with mobility and fosters independence by avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps or navigating traffic.

Once application is received, applicants undergo an orientation and mobility assessment and an in-home assessment. If accepted for training, applicants are placed on a match list until a suitable match is identified.

Once a match identified, applicants will be contacted to discuss the match and team training dates. Training will be in either a hotel or domiciliary (home-based) environment.

Online training for vision accessibility features on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Topics include:

• Low vision
• VoiceOver
• Calls, texts, emails
• Siri
• Web browsing
• Writing
• Seeing Artificial Intelligence (AI) app

Learning platform is provided by Hadley Institute.

• Coffee/tea chats
• Arts and crafts
• Reading room
• Pub night
• Improve Club
• Sports talk
• Afternoon games
• Meditation
• Song writing
• Karaoke and talent show
• Campfire singalongs

• Make a splash: fishing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding
• Get creative: music, pottery, crafts, dancing, talent shows
• Get active: basketball, tennis, volleyball, mini-golf, archery, hiking, yoga, tandem-bike riding, and more
• Skills training, confidence building and support from a community that understands living with sight loss

Provides a two-week summer transformational opportunity for youth with sight loss to learn and develop skills for their academic and job-seeking goals. Includes:

• Leadership skill
• Independence skill
• Pre-employment skill
• Social skills
• Connecting with like-minded peers
• Educational activities such as visiting restaurants and local attractions

Takes place in Toronto and all expenses are paid.

Provides a virtual support group for parents of a child living with vision loss, in a more rural community. Common questions and concerns are covered during the meeting. Topics include:

• Inclusive activities
• Advocacy
• Transportation
• Financial assistance
• School inclusion
• Friendships and more

Provides a free festive dinner to CNIB clients to celebrate the holiday ambience. CNIB clients are welcome to bring a guest to enjoy the evening together.

Time and Location for 2025:

• Charlottetown Party: December 4th from 5 to 7 pm at the Jack Blanchard Centre, located at 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown.
• Summerside Party: November 22nd from 5 to 7 pm at Gentlemen Jim's Restaurant, located at 480 Granville Street, Summerside.

Provides in-person and online social event for individuals with sight loss, their family and friends. In-person gatherings are hosted in Charlottetown, Summerside and Montague. Meeting location and time vary. In-person activities may include:

• Karaoke
• Coffee chats
• Bus day trips
• Technology and information sessions
• Pizza party and more

Provides a virtual meeting to connect with peers in Epekwitk / PEI.

Provides weekly hour-long walking groups in Charlottetown and Montague. Walks are followed by a cup of tea and treat.