Research
- Vision Rehabilitation Evidence-Based Review (VREBR) (2006)
This comprehensive 'study of Studies will produce a compendium of worldwide research on low-vision rehabilitation. The first chapter of the VREBR project, 'terminology, Demography and Epidemiology of Low Vision is available in the following formats:
- An Unequal Playing Field: Report on the Needs of People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Living in Canada (2005)
An Unequal Playing Field was a far-reaching nationwide needs study that looked closely at quality-of-life issues faced by Canadians living with vision loss. It investigated three main areas: access to supports and services; inclusion in education, employment and community life; and participation in civil politics and advocacy networks. To order this publication, please visit our online store.
- The Status of Canadian Youth Who are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Study of Lifestyles, Quality of Life, and Employment (2004)
A comprehensive nationwide study exploring the lives of youth who are blind or visually impaired in four domains: employment, activities of daily living, social life, and academics. To order this publication, please visit our online store.
- Circles of Light Final Report (2004)
Over a two-year period from 2002 to 2004, CNIB consulted with First Nations communities in three regions of Canada in order to identify and address the unique needs of their members who are living with vision loss. This publication is available in the following format:
Some of the publications listed on this page are available in PDF format. To access PDF files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. It is available for download, at no cost, at access.adobe.com. Adobe also offers accessibility tools on their site to enable low vision users to read documents in Adobe PDF format.