#BrailleLiteracyMonth meets beauty in the #Braille Nails campaign from @cnibfoundation.bsky.social and The Ten Spot, which aims to spark conversation about #accessibility and #inclusion. 💅 #BlindNewWorld (Story via Cosmetics Design ⬇️)

Q&A: How Braille Nails is tackling a blind spot in beauty inclusivity

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and THE TEN SPOT beauty bars have announced Braille Nails, a national initiative that brings Braille into nail salons to address a gap in beauty in...

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Students in our Global Learning and Leading Diploma (GLLD) program visited the @cnibfoundation.bsky.social Access Lab to learn how inclusive design and assistive technologies support people who are blind or have low vision in navigating the world around them. Learn more: bit.ly/4rCDmhB

Wow this is SO cool!!

February marks Black History Month in Canada. Black history includes the stories of people with disabilities. Leaders, artists, and advocates with sight loss who shaped culture and justice. Read our blog celebrating Black trailblazers with sight loss: www.cnib.ca/en/blog/cele... #BHM26 #CNIB

Your hands 👋 snap, swipe, and wave, and now they can support braille literacy! From Jan 15–Feb 15, visit any @thetenspot location and get a braille manicure. A bold, tactile way to raise awareness and help ensure everyone has the chance to read. 💛💅

The @crtceng.bsky.social is seeking input on how to improve accessibility in TV and online streaming services. This is a key step toward a more inclusive media landscape for people with disabilities. Learn more and share your feedback: www.canada.ca/en/radio-tel...

Only a handful of warm days left in Toronto, I suspect! Took advantage of the nice weather today to check out @cnibfoundation.bsky.social's Fragrant Garden. Grateful to the CNIB for their help with family in recent years. That & my own visual issues have made me more aware of visual accessiblity.

July is Disability Pride Month, and we're celebrating the incredible contributions, voices, and experiences of disabled LGBT+ people. We will be marking this month by sharing content that uplifts and educates, starting with the story behind the Disability Pride Flag and the meaning of its colours.

June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth! We honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Let’s learn, reflect, and uplift Indigenous voices—this month and beyond: www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/14666164... #NIHM #CNIB #Reconciliation

🌈 Pride is about visibility, celebration, and creating space for everyone to thrive. This year, we’re excited to partner with Pride at Work Canada to help build safer, more equitable workplaces across the country. #CNIBPride #PrideSeason #PrideAtWorkCanada #2SLGBTQI+

We’re here on Bluesky to continue to advocate for a Canada where every person who is blind, Deafblind, or partially sighted has the right to communicate and live independently. #DisabilityJustice #CNIB #DeafblindAwareness 🌐 www.cnib.ca/en/about-us

People's assumptions about us are often our biggest barrier to independence and participation. That we can't hold down a job, for example, or have a family. We need everyone to see the person, not the sight loss. Learn about challenging misconceptions: rnib.org.uk/SeeThePerson

🍁 A Stronger Canada Includes Everyone! #NationalAccessAbilityWeek is a chance to recognize the vital contributions of Canadians with disabilities and commit to breaking down the barriers that still exist. When we remove barriers, we build a stronger Canada.

On Wednesday, Mindy Rollins from our Penticton office attended the @cnibfoundation.bsky.social Mobile Hub at Okanagan College - Penticton Campus. Congratulations to Grant, our draw prize winner! #NeilSquire #CreativeEmploymentOptions #Outreach #Disability

Vision loss is often preventable — but only if caught early. Eye exams can detect signs of diabetes, high blood pressure & more. Don’t wait. Make eye care a lifelong habit. 🔗 Learn more: www.cnib.ca/en/resources... #VisionHealthMonth

Did you know that you can set up a reminder to add alt text on BlueSky? Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!