BALANCE for Blind Adults

BALANCE for Blind Adults Phone: (416) 236-1796
www.balancefba.org
[email protected]

We are a lively non-profit agency with strong roots in the community and more than 35 years experience working with blind and vision-impaired adults. Our programs enable people with visual disabilities to live with dignity and inclusion, and to lead independent, active lifestyles. We specialize in serving people with additional challenges, and we take referrals from community agencies and services, as well as eye care professionals. We are known for our customized and personalized approach to teaching adaptive techniques and accommodations, for our expertise in assistive technology training and for our pandemic response and our anti-ableism based mental health supports. Our community engagement services are unique, focusing on helping our clients connect to needed resources, no matter what they are.

Independence doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Sometimes, it grows through the connections we make.Volunteering with ...
10/09/2026

Independence doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Sometimes, it grows through the connections we make.

Volunteering with BALANCE for Blind Adults, Niroja Balakumar has seen people encourage one another, build friendships and try something new. Now, she’s helping those opportunities continue.

Read Niroja’s story and make a donation to support Because of BALANCE through the link below, or the link in our Instagram bio.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/balance-for-blind-adults/p2p/BOB2026/page/niroja-balakumar-balances-volunteer-of-the-year-2026

10/08/2026

Every connection to BALANCE has a story. Today, we’re sharing Keith Gordon’s. 💜

Keith Gordon, a retiring board director at BALANCE for Blind Adults, adds his voice to Because of BALANCE—a celebration of real people, independence and connection.

Watch his story and help support what comes next. Until October 20, an anonymous donor is matching every gift dollar for dollar.

Support Keith’s story through the campaign link in our bio.

Video description: Keith speaks directly to the camera in a close-up, wearing a dark patterned collared shirt against a softly blurred background. Purple closing cards read “Be part of what’s possible,” invite viewers to support his story, and display balancefba.org with social media icons.

Happy World Sight Day! 💜👁️ Today is a reminder to prioritize eye health while continuing to build a more accessible and ...
10/08/2026

Happy World Sight Day! 💜👁️ Today is a reminder to prioritize eye health while continuing to build a more accessible and inclusive world for everyone.

10/05/2026

A community worth celebrating. A future we’re building together. 💜

On September 29, BALANCE for Blind Adults’ Annual Public Meeting brought new perspectives from Jonathan Mosen, a shared vision from Robin Dafoe and Michelle McQuigge, and a chance to thank our partners, award recipients and volunteers.

We also launched Because of BALANCE—and you can be part of what comes next. Until October 20, every gift is matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor.

Read the stories, share them and donate through the link in our bio.

Video description: The video takes us through an evening of connection as the BALANCE community gathers around tables. Jonathan Mosen joins on screen, followed by Robin Dafoe and CEO Michelle McQuigge at the lectern. Cheque presentations, shared smiles and applause bring the celebration to life as partners, award recipients and volunteers are recognized. The community also thanks retiring board director Keith Gordon for his service. The evening closes with the launch of Because of BALANCE, inviting everyone to share and support stories of independence and connection.

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors of the residential school system, their familie...
09/30/2026

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors of the residential school system, their families and communities, and remember the children who never returned home.

At BALANCE for Blind Adults, we recognize the importance of listening, learning and reflecting on the ongoing impacts of residential schools and colonialism. Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility, and we encourage our community to continue learning from Indigenous voices, histories and experiences.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

On behalf of the entire BALANCE team, we want to thank Cynthia for the time and effort she put into her fundraiser “I Ma...
09/28/2026

On behalf of the entire BALANCE team, we want to thank Cynthia for the time and effort she put into her fundraiser “I Matter: Shines Light”. Over the past three weeks, Cynthia and her supporters raised $15,879 for BALANCE’s assistive technology, mental health support, and community programs.

When the community comes together to fundraise for BALANCE, we are able to offer practical, personalized support that helps build independence, confidence and connection.

CYTRINE Consultancy

ThankYou

Two weeks to go! Because of BALANCE 2026, the annual fundraising campaign for BALANCE for Blind Adults, begins September...
09/15/2026

Two weeks to go! Because of BALANCE 2026, the annual fundraising campaign for BALANCE for Blind Adults, begins September 29—and there’s still time to become a fundraiser.

By sharing your connection to BALANCE and inviting others to support the campaign, you’ll help raise funds for Sharing Space, group programs, staff development and other programs and supports that Ministry funding does not cover.

Not sure how to tell your story? You don’t have to do it alone. Our team can help you develop and shape your story, answer your questions and guide you through getting started as a fundraiser.

Clients, volunteers, family members, staff and supporters can all take part. Together, we can support independence, confidence and connection.

The campaign runs September 29–October 20, 2026. Learn how to become a fundraiser through the link in our bio.

Join us on September 29 for the 2026 BALANCE for Blind Adults Annual Public Meeting.We’ll reflect on the past year and p...
09/08/2026

Join us on September 29 for the 2026 BALANCE for Blind Adults Annual Public Meeting.

We’ll reflect on the past year and present our new strategic plan, sharing the direction that will guide BALANCE’s work in the years ahead.

We’re also pleased to welcome keynote speaker Jonathan Mosen, Executive Director for Accessibility Excellence at the National Federation of the Blind. Drawing on his lived experience, Jonathan will explore what artificial intelligence is already making possible, the risks and questions it raises, and why people with sight loss must have a voice in shaping what comes next.

We’ll also offer a first look at Because of BALANCE, our signature fall fundraising campaign, launching that evening.

Tuesday, September 29, 5pm–7pm

Attend in person
St. Paul’s Bloor Street
227 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Light refreshments will be served.
(Register for in-person attendance)

Attend virtually via Zoom
(Register for virtual attendance- link in the BIO)

Please register for one attendance option only.

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦❤️Today, we celebrate the people, diversity, and communities that make Canada stronger.At BALANCE, w...
07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦❤️

Today, we celebrate the people, diversity, and communities that make Canada stronger.

At BALANCE, we’re proud to support people who are blind or partially sighted in building confidence, independence, and meaningful connections every day.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and inclusive Canada Day.

❤️🍁

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2340 Dundas Street W, Suite G-06, Toronto ON
Toronto, ON
M6P4A9

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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