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Connecting the Dots Toronto 2026 is CNIB's flagship national Education, Technology, Employment and Wellness Conference, taking place on October 29, 2026 at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, with a fully accessible hybrid experience delivered through vFairs. Guided by the 2026 theme, "Our Community: Shaping the Lens," the conference emphasizes lived experience, collaboration, and community leadership as drivers of accessibility and inclusion. Through keynote presentations, expert panels, interactive demonstrations, networking, and exhibitor engagement, participants gain practical knowledge and strategies that can be applied within their professional practice and communities.Key Learning Objectives-- Upon completion of the conference, participants will be able to:Identify emerging trends, research, and best practices that improve accessibility and inclusion for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision.Apply practical strategies to create more inclusive educational environments, workplaces, and community services. Evaluate new and emerging accessible technologies and assistive solutions that enhance independence, education, employment, and quality of life.Recognize the importance of lived experience and community-led innovation in shaping accessible policies, programs, products, and services.Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration by connecting with professionals, employers, educators, researchers, and community organizations working across the accessibility sector.Explore evidence-informed approaches that support employment success, lifelong learning, mental wellness, and independent living.Identify resources, partnerships, and actionable practices that can be implemented within their own organizations or professional practice to improve accessibility outcomes. |
