In 2024, Service Canada, in partnership with CNIB Access Labs, launched a groundbreaking initiative to make wayfinding seamless for people who are blind or partially sighted. Bluetooth Smart Beacons were installed across over 50 Service Canada locations to create seamless indoor navigation experiences. These Smart Beacons are fully integrated with the BlindSquare app. How theContinue reading “Building Accessible Spaces with Service Canada”
Introduction At CNIB Access Labs, our mission revolves around breaking barriers and championing inclusive environments. As we celebrate Vision Health Month in May, it’s a perfect opportunity to spotlight one of our esteemed partners, PCL Graphics, renowned for providing quality inclusive signage solutions. We chose to interview PCL Graphics because of their commitment to accessibilityContinue reading “Breaking Barriers: PCL Graphics & CNIB Access Labs”
(Toronto, Ontario, December 13, 2023) – CNIB, a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today, is thrilled to announce the launch of CNIB Access Labs, formerly CNIB Frontier Accessibility. CNIB Access Labs is groundbreaking accessibility consultancy dedicated to transforming digital experiences and built environments across Canada. With a strong focusContinue reading “CNIB Access Labs: Pioneering Accessibility Solutions for a More Inclusive Canada”
Canada’s largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, and Be My Eyes, a global leader in assistive technology and provider of real-time video assistance for people with sight loss, announced their partnership today.
Toronto, ON (May 19, 2022) – RBC has partnered with CNIB Frontier Accessibility (now CNIB Access Labs) to offer BlindSquare, the world’s most widely used accessible GPS app developed for people who are blind or partially sighted, at more than 305 RBC branches across Canada. This customized integration by CNIB Access Labs will provide a new level of access for allContinue reading “RBC partners with CNIB Frontier Accessibility to improve accessibility for Canadians”
CNIB, Canada’s largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with Vispero, the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the visually impaired.