Vision Loss / Blindness Services in Ontario
Partial or complete loss of vision that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery, ranging from low vision to total blindness.
Vision Loss / Blindness Organizations
Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
Ottawa, ON
National advocacy organization promoting equality for blind, deafblind, and partially sighted Canadians. Offers peer mentorship, local chapters, and scholarships.
Balance For Blind Adults
Toronto, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 132784851RR0001
Blind River and Area Christmas Baskets
Blind River, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 790246524RR0001
Blind Sailing Association Of Canada
Toronto, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 864299425RR0001
CANADIAN ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS - NATIONAL CAPITAL DIVISION/ SPORTS DE GLISSE ADAPTÉS CANADA - DIVISION DE LA CAPITALE NATIONALE
Orleans, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119051514RR0001
CNIB
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in St. Catharines, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB
Timmins, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Timmins, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB
Peterborough, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Peterborough, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB
Newmarket, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Newmarket, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB
Kingston, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Kingston, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
Windsor, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Windsor, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
Mississauga, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Mississauga, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
Kitchener, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Kitchener, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB Deafblind Community Services
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness and hearing loss and deafness in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB Foundation
Toronto, ON
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, founded in 1918, operates coast to coast providing programs, advocacy, and peer support for people who are blind or partially sighted. Present in every province and territory with the Atlantic Vice President based in Newfoundland and Labrador.
CNIB Lake Joseph Centre
Mactier, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Mactier, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB London Community Hub
London, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in London, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB Lottery Kiosk
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in St. Catharines, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
CNIB Sudbury Community Hub
Greater Sudbury, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
Canadian Adaptive Snowsports - Ontario Division
Toronto, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 140800913RR0002
Canadian Blind Hockey
East York, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 834195224RR0001
Canadian Deafblind Association
Burlington, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119218956RR0002
Canadian Friends OF The Jewish Institute For The Blind,
Nepean, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in NEPEAN. CRA Registration: 886135193RR0001.
Canadian Friends Of The Israel Guide Dog Center For The Blind
North York, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 870517703RR0001
Canadian Friends Of The Jewish Institute For The Blind, Jerusalem
Nepean, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 886135193RR0001
Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind
Manotick On, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106846819RR0001
Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind Foundation
Manotick, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 863051199RR0001
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (The)
Belleville, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Belleville, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
DEAF-BLIND ASSOCIATION OF TORONTO INC.
North York, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 890699390RR0001
Deaf-Blind Services (TDD)
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness and hearing loss and deafness in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
DeafBlind Ontario Foundation
Newmarket, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 796914679RR0001
Deafblind And Sensory Support Network Of Canada
Paris, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106845159RR0001
Deafblind Community Services
Toronto, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 702477696RR0001
Deafblind Network of Ontario
Paris, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness and hearing loss and deafness in Paris, Ontario. Provides employment support, job training.
Deafblind Ontario Services
Newmarket, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 131834319RR0001
Fighting Blindness Canada
Toronto, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119129369RR0001
GROUP HOME FOR DEAF-BLIND PERSONS (BRANTFORD) INC.
Brantford, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 107454118RR0001
Military Police Fund For Blind Children
Ottawa, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in OTTAWA. CRA Registration: 134949635RR0001.
Military Police Fund for Blind Children / Fonds de la police militaire pour les enfants aveugles
Ottawa, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 134949635RR0001
National Institute for the Blind
North Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in North Bay, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
Ontario Blind Golf
Sunderland, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in SUNDERLAND. CRA Registration: 139983852RR0001.
Ontario Blind Sports Assn
Aurora, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Aurora, Ontario. Provides recreation, sports programs.
Ontario Foundation For The Korean Blind
Richmond Hill, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119067817RR0001
Ontario Visually Impaired Golfers Corporation
Sunderland, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 139983852RR0001
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Toronto, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119219459RR0003
The Canadian National Society Of The Deaf-Blind
North York, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119219483RR0001
Toronto Institute of Music for the Blind
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Toronto, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
VIEWS for the Visually Impaired
Toronto, ON
Advocacy and support organization for children and youth with low vision or blindness in Ontario.
VIEWS for the Visually Impaired
Toronto, ON
An Ontario advocacy organization for children and youth with low vision or blindness, providing support, resources, and advocacy for families.
VISION LOSS REHABILITATION CANADA/ RÉADAPTATION EN DÉFICIENCE VISUELLE CANADA
East York, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 708628896RR0001
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada
Toronto, ON
National organization providing practical skills training for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, with provincial branches across the country.
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC)
Hamilton, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness and general disability in Hamilton, Ontario. Provides rehabilitation, therapy.
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC)
Whitby, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness and general disability in Whitby, Ontario. Provides rehabilitation, therapy.
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC)
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness and general disability in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Provides rehabilitation, therapy.
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario
Toronto, ON
Ontario branch providing rehabilitation services, assistive technology training, and independent living skills for people with vision loss.
World Blind Union/Union mondiale des aveugles
Toronto, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 855471587RR0001
Related Programs & Benefits
A provincial program providing monthly payments to help with the extra costs of caring for a child with a severe disability. Rate increased 2.8% in July 2025. Also covers assistive device assessments and device consumer contributions. CDB is exempted from ACSD calculations.
A new federal benefit providing $200/month for persons aged 18-64 with low income who have Disability Tax Credit approval. First month of eligibility was June 2025 with payments starting July 2025. Back payments available up to 24 months from application date. Most provinces have exempted the CDB from provincial benefit calculations, but Alberta claws back CDB from AISH recipients dollar-for-dollar.
A monthly taxable benefit for people who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and are unable to work due to a severe and prolonged disability. Includes a children's benefit of $301.77/month per child. Quebec residents apply through the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) instead.
A federal autism strategy developed in collaboration with the autistic community, families, service providers, researchers, and provincial/territorial governments. AIDE Canada (Autism & Intellectual Disabilities Knowledge Exchange Network) is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of this strategy, providing online resources, an inventory of services, and 6 in-person locations across Canada.
A federal dental care plan administered through Sun Life, available to eligible Canadians including those with Disability Tax Credit qualification. Covers essential oral health services including preventive care, restorative services, and other dental treatments.
An ESDC-funded program where nonprofits provide one-on-one navigation support to help people with disabilities find and apply for benefits they are entitled to, including DTC, CDB, RDSP, CPP-D, and provincial benefits. Organizations are funded across all provinces and territories to provide free assistance.
A non-refundable tax credit for individuals with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. The DTC is the gateway to other federal benefits including the Canada Disability Benefit, RDSP, and Child Disability Benefit. Can transfer unused portion to a supporting family member for a refund of up to approximately $1,400.
Ontario's program for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Registered through AccessOAP. Currently under an interim funding model with the government working toward a needs-based model using a Determination of Needs process (4-hour virtual interview). Services include ABA, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and mental health supports. Waitlists are significant, and families report costs of $26,000-$130,000/year for autism supports.
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