Just visited CNIB’s GTA Community Hub at Yonge and St Claire and it is awesome. I wish there had been something like this around when I was first diagnosed with my eye disease.

The building is, of course, completely accessible with high contrast, tactile floor routes, Blind Square technology, an accessible internet cafe and so much more! Of course, there is also fully inclusive programming and the programs are not specifically for people with vision loss, the goal is for community programs to come and use the space with CNIB support to make them accessible. How awesome is that?!

Well, it gets even better: One of the goals of the Hub is bring inclusion outside the doors of the CNIB and staff are educating business owners in the area how to make their spaces more inclusive. The goal? For Yonge and St Clair to be the most accessible corner in Canada.

Sometimes I feel like the journey towards “accessibility for all” is moving alarmingly slow, but it’s initiatives like this that give me hope.
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Have you ever felt nervous or unsure about your environment? Have you ever felt like things were happening around you that you had no control over? How often do you feel like you are missing important information to make a sound decision? Uncertainty, insecurity and lack of control are all at the root of fear. They are also a direct result of change, And they are part of life every single day for someone who is blind. With organizations facing more intense change than ever before, It’s no wonder that job dissatisfaction, disengagement and burn out are on the rise. Together we will redefine what is possible when facing the unknown

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Victoria Nolan is a world champion rower, author, tv personality and advocate for people living with blindness and other disabilities. Vicky went blind when her daughter was born and has since faced the world in the dark. She chooses hope over fear, and embraces uncertainty as a challenge to overcome. Vicky is determined to push limits: she has won 8 medals for Team Canada and competed in four Olympic games. Now pursuing her MBA at Queens University, she also serves as national manager for one of Canada’s largest non -profit organizations. Victoria's story is one of resilience, tough choices and inspiring others to overcome life’s challenges.