The CNIB Mobile Hub is bringing free support and technology to Thompson, Manitoba, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Wellington and Madeleine Spence Memorial Library at University College of the North. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to anyone who is blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, along with their families and caregivers.
Visitors can explore hands-on demonstrations of accessible technology from CNIB SmartLife, learn about recreational programs, and find out about peer support groups in the area. The Mobile Hub is a travelling program that brings CNIB services directly to rural and isolated communities at no cost.
Since starting in 2022, the Mobile Hub has visited nearly 150 communities across Canada and served more than 1,000 people. An estimated 57,000 Manitobans live with sight loss, and one in four adults with vision loss reports feelings of anxiety, depression, or loneliness, making local access to services critical.
Registration is strongly encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. To sign up or ask questions, contact La-Toya Gibbons, Program Lead for Mobile Hubs and Wellness Programs at CNIB Manitoba, at 431-866-9376 or [email protected]. You can also register online or call 1-800-563-2642.
The Thompson stop is part of a northern Manitoba tour that included a visit to The Pas on July 8. The Wellington and Madeleine Spence Memorial Library, named in honour of respected Indigenous leaders and opened in 2014, provides a welcoming space with resources like the Elder’s Traditional Knowledge Archives.
