CNIB: The Canadian National Institute for the Blind Services
Hamilton/Wentworth District Office

115 Parkdale Ave. S.
Hamilton L8K 6K4

Tel:(905) 528-8555
Toll-free Tel: 1-888-275-5332
TTY: (905) 524-5988
Fax: (905) 527-9536

Email: hamilton@cnib.ca
Website: www.cnib.ca
Contact: Coordinator of Client Services

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Vision Works Store: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:00pm

Referrals: Ophthalmologist, optometrist, family doctor and self-referrals are accepted.

Clientele: Anyone having difficulty with daily activities due to vision loss.

Fee: No

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

Availability: Clients meet with Intake Worker who will refer them to the appropriate services.

 Who we are:  The CNIB's Hamilton/Wentworth District provides services to people who are blind, visually impaired and deafblind in order to enhance their independence.
The CNIB provides services at no cost to people of all ages. We have structured our organization to meet the needs of children under 18, working-age adults, and seniors, through our seven core services.

What we offer:
Hamilton-Halton CNIB Branch:

  • Counseling and Referral
  • Sight Enhancement (Vision Rehabilitation)
  • Rehabilitation
  • Orientation and Mobility
  • Career Development and Employment
  • Technical Aids
  • CNIB Library for the Blind
  • Early Childhood Intervention Program
  • A.D.P. Regional Assessment Centre
  • Volunteer Services
  • Deafblind Services

Provincial Programs: Ontario Division

  • Eye Van
  • Transitional Training Centre
  • Lake Joseph Centre