Young Leaders
Fighting Blindness Canada’s Young Leaders Program is a career-oriented initiative aimed at creating a brighter, more inclusive future for youth living with vision loss. The program provides young people in Canada, aged 15-35 who are blind or partially sighted, with the opportunity to gain access to resources, guidance and support they need on the path to pursuing rewarding careers and finding fulfilling employment.
Every year the program brings together participants for in-person events that facilitate interactions that lead to real insights and opportunities. If you have any questions about the Young Leaders program you can reach us at education@fightingblindness.ca
Youth Connect Toronto 2025
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 1 — 6 p.m. ET
Location: North York Central Library Concourse Event Space, 5120 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5N9
The Young Leaders Toronto Summit is part of Fighting Blindness Canada’s Young Leaders Program, a national initiative that supports youth aged 15–30 who are blind or partially sighted. The program provides opportunities to build leadership skills, explore career paths, and connect with others through mentorship and community-based learning.
This free, in-person event includes lunch, dinner, and refreshments throughout the session, and offers a full afternoon of networking, guest speakers (to be announced), and group sessions focused on personal and professional development.
Travel Funding Information
Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) offers limited travel funding to help offset the cost of attending the event. Reimbursement amounts are based on your location:
- From within Canada, outside Ontario: up to $500
- From within Ontario, outside the GTA: up to $150
- From within the GTA: up to $50
Funding can be used for travel expenses such as airfare, train, bus, or public transit. All receipts must be submitted after the event to receive reimbursement.
FBC will also cover the cost of your hotel stay on Saturday night if you are travelling from outside of the GTA. Travel funding is available on a first come, first served basis.
If you have any questions about what is eligible for reimbursement, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Stay Connected with us for future events and Updates
If you have any questions, please reach us at education@fightingblindness.ca or 416.360.4200 | 1.800.461.3331 ext. 270.
Past Recordings
You can view our past recordings here.
Young Leaders Mentorship Program
The program also offers mentorship opportunities. Learn about the Young Leaders Mentorship program.
If you have any questions about the program, please email education@fightingblindness.ca
The Young Leaders Program is supported by:
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