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CNIB Library offers new ways to read
by: ORG\Lindsay.Tyler
2012-05-16 14:42:00
This Vision Health Month CNIB is raising awareness about preventing and treating eye disease early wherever possible.

But for those who do develop vision loss, th... Continue Reading: CNIB Library offers new ways to read
Preventing Eye Injuries at Home and at Work
by: Keith Gordon
2012-05-14 14:38:00
Did you know that every year nearly three quarter of a million Canadians sustain an eye injury that requires medical attention? Many of these injuries could be prevented by something as simple as wearing protective... Continue Reading: Preventing Eye Injuries at Home and at Work
DAISYs, not just for your garden anymore!
by: Theresa Power
2012-05-14 12:34:00
Did you know that there are thousands of audio books in the CNIB Library? But these audio books are different from the ones you can purchase from your local bookstore. ... Continue Reading: DAISYs, not just for your garden anymore!
Braille: taking reading one dot at a time
by: Rachel Breau
2012-05-09 15:59:00
You may have noticed the dot formations found on the buttons on bank machines, elevators and even on signs. Have you ever wondered what they’re all about? Many people recognize these dots as braille, a tactil... Continue Reading: Braille: taking reading one dot at a time
Uncorrected Refractive Error – An Unnecessary Source of Vision Loss
by: Keith Gordon
2012-05-08 08:49:00
How would you feel if you were driving your car and knew there was a good chance the person driving behind you on the highway might not have very good vision? Studies in other countries have shown that up to ... Continue Reading: Uncorrected Refractive Error – An Unnecessary Source of Vision Loss
CNIB and libraries: vision health resources in your community
by: ORG\Lindsay.Tyler
2012-05-07 09:49:00
CNIB is a well-known resource for Canadians looking for information about maintaining healthy eyes and vision.

As a librarian who works with CNIB's public library... Continue Reading: CNIB and libraries: vision health resources in your community
Everyone Benefits From Accessibility
by: Martin Courcelles
2012-05-03 08:14:00
By Martin Courcelles

Let your iDevice do the reading:

Every time I take out my iPhone in a computer store and start zooming through the different screens, the store tellers are always amazed at the speech.... Continue Reading: Everyone Benefits From Accessibility
Regular Eye Examinations – the Key to Vision Health by Dr Keith Gordon
by: Keith Gordon
2012-05-01 17:06:00
I am often asked: “What is the one thing that someone can do for their vision health?” My answer? Make sure you have re... Continue Reading: Regular Eye Examinations – the Key to Vision Health by Dr Keith Gordon
Write a little, say a lot using shortcuts on your iDevice.
by: Debbie Gillespie
2012-04-10 10:20:00
Yes, I'm back to the blog. I've been busy preparing and teaching our web accessibility course with my new team mates John Lalley and Martin Courcelles. To learn more about the course and our accessibility services go to

Continue Reading: Write a little, say a lot using shortcuts on your iDevice.
Say Zello To The World!
by: Martin Courcelles
2012-04-02 16:56:00
Nope, that's not a spelling error, it's actually a new app that was recently released to the AppStore. What is it? Read on and find out.

In many of my blog entries, I've touched on APPS that let you make phone calls for free, suc... Continue Reading: Say Zello To The World!
Cash for braille!
by: Karen Brophey
2012-03-23 09:55:00
Spring has sprung and at the CNIB Library that can only mean one thing…

Braille Creative Writing Contest!

The Library has offered this con... Continue Reading: Cash for braille!
Using Braille with Mobile Devices
by: Debbie Gillespie
2012-03-10 10:22:00
Recently there has been a great deal of discussion in the news regarding braille and its use, or lack thereof. The storyline is that since screen reading software is available for computers and mobile devices, braille is in decline. the r... Continue Reading: Using Braille with Mobile Devices
The New iPad
by: Martin Courcelles
2012-03-08 08:30:00
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last 24 hours, you've probably heard all the hoopla, (yes I said hoopla, leave me alone), about this new iPad. Apple has gotten lazy in its nomenclature. They can't even call it something lik... Continue Reading: The New iPad
The CNIB Library is Going Green!
by: Theresa Power
2012-03-05 12:00:00
What better way to celebrate the warmer weather just around the corner (we swear it's there!) and Earth Day on our doorstep (April 22^nd) than with some great books that celebrate gardens, gardeners, farm-to-fork cooking and gen... Continue Reading: The CNIB Library is Going Green!
Getting stuff on to your iDevice without using iTunes.
by: Debbie Gillespie
2012-03-02 15:46:00
If you have had your iDevice for a while, you have quickly discovered that the world is indeed available to you, and iTunes is the gatekeeper you use to get all that great content on to your device. There are times this is perfectly fine,... Continue Reading: Getting stuff on to your iDevice without using iTunes.

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CNIB Library offers new ways to read

Preventing Eye Injuries at Home and at Work

DAISYs, not just for your garden anymore!

Braille: taking reading one dot at a time

Uncorrected Refractive Error – An Unnecessary Source of Vision Loss

CNIB and libraries: vision health resources in your community

Everyone Benefits From Accessibility

Regular Eye Examinations – the Key to Vision Health by Dr Keith Gordon

Write a little, say a lot using shortcuts on your iDevice.

Say Zello To The World!

Cash for braille!

Using Braille with Mobile Devices

The New iPad

The CNIB Library is Going Green!

Getting stuff on to your iDevice without using iTunes.