The Canadian National Institute for the Blind

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Grant programCommunity Investments
Grant typeCI - Seed
Amount awarded$74,600
Duration12 months
Year2019-2020
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedPeople with Disabilities
Age groupGeneral population (all age groups)
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $74,600 grant over 12 months to develop and study an artificial intelligence employment training program for job seekers with sight loss. Enhancing people’s economic wellbeing, this initiative is helping people become and stay employed, and has an impact on the lives of 180 people in the community.
Grant resultPeople become and stay employed
Grant statusClosed