University Hospital Zurich
Raemistrasse 100 Zurich, Zurich (Switzerland)
German Hospital Service
Destouchesstr. 1 Munchen, Bayern (Germany)
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust
162 City Road London, Greater London (UK)
Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Drive, Bedford Park South Australia (Australia)
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
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Description
We welcome your questions comments and suggestions Please note that while CNIB can provide general information about vision loss and vision health we cannot provide answers to specific medical questions or personal medical advice or consultation Always consult with your physician eye care professional or other qualified health provider about any questions you may have regarding a health matter
CNIB is a nationwide communitybased registered charity committed to research public education and vision health for all Canadians CNIB provides the services and support necessary for people to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss
OUR MISSION
To enhance independence for people with vision loss and to be the leader in promoting vision health
WHO WE SERVE
CNIB is a source of support information and most importantly hope for all Canadians affected by vision loss Anyone can come to CNIB CNIB is active in every region of the country with staff and volunteers working in offices and often traveling to provide support to clients in their homes and in rural communities
WHAT WE DO
We provide vital programs and services innovative consumer products research peer support and one of the worlds largest libraries for people with print disabilities
We focus on protection and prevention today as well as on treatments and cures for tomorrow
History
CNIB one of Canadas oldest and most respected charities celebrates 90 remarkable years in 2008 Since 1918 CNIB has been dedicated to independence and selfdetermination for Canadians with vision loss Today it is Canadas primary provider of vision support services and also works to safeguard the vision health of all Canadians
OVERVIEW
CNIB has sought to improve the lives of generations of Canadians Established in 1918 the organization has helped people with vision loss escape from lives of poverty and abuse bringing them the same rights and freedoms as all Canadians
Millions of people have been touched by the services CNIB provides or by its message of hope After 90 years CNIB has left a legacy in Canadas social legislative judicial and cultural fabric
In this section you can learn about CNIBs own Group of Seven the organizations founders who crafted its charter in 1918 explore some fun facts about the organizations history view photos from CNIBs archives and read about CNIBs evolution in our historical timeline
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