The Inclusive Media and Design Centre

CNIB is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Be My Eyes, as the first Canadian organization to offer "Be My Eyes for Work" for CNIB staff and volunteers.

"Be My Eyes for Work" is an internal facing platform that will offer employees and volunteers access to a closed network of sighted colleagues, for easy access to visual assistance with work-related tasks.

In addition to this, CNIB Frontier Accessibility is now a distributor of “Be My Eyes for Work” and “Specialized Help” across Canada – with the goal of supporting organizations champion a culture of accessibility and inclusion.

"Specialized Help" connects users directly with Be My Eyes Support Specialists who have signed confidentiality agreements and received specialized training to help with personal matters, navigation and wayfinding.

To learn more about this exciting partnership, visit https://cnib.ca/en/news/cnib-partners-global-sighted-assistance-leader-be-my-eyes

[Image Description: the CNIB brush stroke logo above the Be My Eyes logo.]

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On August 27 from 7-10 p.m., join us at Ontario Place for a screening and discussion of Picture a Scientist. By following the stories of three female scientists, the feature-length documentary explores how sexism and racism shape the experiences of women in science. Science is full of brilliant minds and unique perspectives. But what happens when some minds are valued more than others? To watch the trailer and purchase tickets, check out the link in our bio.

Joash Sujan

Explore the ATIA 2018 education program to browse hundreds of sessions and start planning to attend January 31 - February 3, 2018. Still need approval to join us? Access the schedule and download the justification toolkit: https://www.atia.org/conference/.