CNIB Podcast Network

Karen Brophey, Program Lead, Literacy outlines her over 30 years of experience at CNIB. She talks about the CNIB Library as it existed before the internet and how online access changed the landscape in terms of content and client interactivity. She revisits the different online forums that have come and gone and how they relate to the formation of the new and exciting literacy initiative, CNIB: Re...

Books at your fingertips, between your ears. Stories are how we understand our world. They educate, provide an escape, kindle our imagination, and give us a better understanding of the human experience. Introducing CNIB: Read, a way for us to invite you to read books that you otherwise might not and join an online community of readers

Created by the First Nations support group at CNIB in Thunder Bay, “When I’m dreaming, I’m not blind” takes listeners on a powerful journey of what it’s like to navigate sight loss as an Indigenous person in Northern Ontario. The First Nations storytellers share their deeply personal stories and experiences with blindness while exploring obstacles, bullying, connection to land, helpers, Elders and...

In Episode 7, Audrey Southorn, Ryan Hooey, and Government Affairs and Commercial Litigation Lawyer Kaisha Thompson, join Jacob to examine legal rights relating to government and consumer services in Ontario and common barriers people who are blind or partially sighted face when accessing services. To access links to external resources referenced in Episode 7, visit cnib.ca/KnowYourRights Disclaime...

In Episode 6, Jacob meets with Accessibility Consultant, Debbie Gillespie and Human Rights Lawyer, Dianne Wintermute to discuss the barriers and hazards people with sight loss often encounter within the built environment. Listen to learn more about accessible design and accessibility standards, digital inclusion, accommodations available, and your legal rights when it comes to accessing the built...

In Episode 5, Jacob delves into the barriers people with sight loss often face when accessing rental housing and their legal rights with guests; Dr. Nicole Yantzi, Professor at Laurentian University, Margaret French, Independent Community Researcher, Alyssa Brierly, Executive Director and General Counsel for the Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation. To access links to external resources ref...

In Episode 4, Jacob meets with Michael McNeely, Kai Crites, and Human Rights Lawyer Lila Refaie to look at legal rights and common barriers people with sight loss face when accessing transportation services. To access links to external resources referenced in Episode 4, visit cnib.ca/KnowYourRights Disclaimer: Content covered in the Know Your Rights podcast series is provided for informational pur...

In Episode 3, Paul Ng and Employment Lawyer, Jonquille Pak join Jacob to examine legal rights relating to employment in Ontario and common barriers people with sight loss face when applying for jobs and requesting workplace accommodations. To access links to external resources referenced in Episode 3, visit cnib.ca/KnowYourRights Disclaimer: Content covered in the Know Your Rights podcast series i...

In Episode 2, Jacob discusses human rights laws, self-advocacy, and strategies to obtain accommodations with Federal Crown Attorney, Jason Mitschele and Articling Student and Author, Avesta Alani. To access links to external resources referenced in Episode 2, visit cnib.ca/KnowYourRights Disclaimer: Content covered in the Know Your Rights podcast series is provided for informational purposes only....

How do you feel when you're discriminated against because of your sight loss? Join us for a 9-part journey where Jacob Charendoff hosts informative conversations with people who have encountered discrimination and reaches out to lawyers and experts for their input. Know your rights and learn more about the legislation, resources and laws in Ontario that can help you challenge discrimination. In Ep...