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