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CNIB Peer Support Programs
CNIB offers peer support, mentorship, and advice through regional and virtual groups across Canada, helping people with sight loss connect, share experiences, and build confidence to fully participate in life.
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Website
info@cnib.ca
Regina Peer Support Group (CNIB)
This group supports seniors with vision loss in Regina, SK, offering socialization, relevant discussions, and guest speakers to improve quality of life and independence.
Website
aashini.patel@cnib.ca
BALANCE for Blind Adults
BALANCE provides holistic rehabilitation, assistive tech training, mental health support, and social groups for blind adults in Toronto, fostering independence and community engagement.
Website
info@balancefba.org
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National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
NFB offers advocacy, education, and a wide array of interest-based support groups for blind Americans, empowering individuals and building community nationwide.
Website
nfb@nfb.org
American Council of the Blind (ACB)
ACB provides peer support, mentoring, and special interest groups, helping members gain independence, share experiences, and access resources for daily living.
Website
info@acb.org
Instagram
Eye2Eye Peer Support Program
Eye2Eye, run by Rutgers University, matches people with blindness/low vision to trained peer supporters by phone, offering emotional support and community connections in English and Spanish.
Website
eye2eye@shp.rutgers.edu
Lighthouse Guild Tele-Support Groups
Lighthouse Guild offers phone-based support groups for adults, teens, and parents, focusing on coping with vision loss and sharing strategies for independence.
Website
info@lighthouseguild.org
Instagram
Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) Support Groups
Atlanta-based CVI runs support groups for men and women with vision loss, providing a space to share experiences and learn coping skills for daily life.
Website
adultprograms@cviga.org
YouTube
Instagram
Blind Beginnings Support Groups
BC-based Blind Beginnings hosts virtual support groups for children, teens, and parents, fostering peer connection and reducing isolation for families facing childhood blindness.
Website
info@blindbeginnings.ca
YouTube
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Support Group - Blind or Low Vision - North Bay
North Bay, Ontario’s group meets twice monthly to discuss daily living, share tips, and provide emotional support for people with vision loss and their families.
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CNIB Foundation Peer Support (Hamilton, ON)
Offers in-person and online support groups for those with vision loss, providing mentorship, advice, and a supportive community across Ontario.
Website
info@cnib.ca
Blind or Low Vision Support Group (Empire Living, North Bay)
Empire Living hosts monthly support meetings in North Bay, ON, focusing on daily living, community participation, and emotional support for visually impaired individuals.
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