CNIB
Halton/Peel Office
Record #:
MHL0138
Last Modified:
07 May 2019
Last Full Update:
07 May 2019
Description & Services
| Alternate Name | Canadian National Institute for the Blind ; CNIB ; INCA |
| Description | CNIB provides community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life * services include: services for children and families * independent living skills * independent travel skills * computer training * consumer products * assistive technology * low vision services |
| Hours | Tue, Thu 8:30am-4:30 pm All other days by appointment only |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 100 year(s) and under |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
Contact Information
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myCNIB Twitter: https://twitter.com/CNIB Website: https://cnib.ca/en?region=gta YouTube: www.youtube.com/cnibnatcomm |
| Address | Sussex Centre 50 Burnhamthorpe Road W, Ste 421 Mississauga, ON L5B 3C2 |
| Intersection | Burnhamthorpe Rd W and Hurontario St. |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Mailing Address | c/o Community Door Sussex Centre 50 Burnhamthorpe Road W, Ste 300 Mississauga, ON L5B 3C2 |
| Office Phone | 905-275-5332 |
| Fax | 1-855-251-4156 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-275-5332 |
| Website | https://cnib.ca/en?region=gta |
| Primary Contact | Lisa Tyrrell,; Phone: 905-528-8555 ext 5309; Email: lisa.tyrrell@vlrehb.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Registrar; Phone: 1-888-275-5332 ext 5327 |
Other Details
| Established | March 1918 |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way ; Special events |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Advocacy ; Assistive devices ; Blindness ; Counselling ; Disabilities ; Employment ; Equipment ; Eye services ; Impaired vision ; Information and referral ; Libraries ; Mobility aids ; Mobility services ; Vision aids ; Vocational counselling ; Vocational rehabilitation ; Volunteer opportunities |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Information ~ Disability Associations ~ Blindness |