Upcoming Events
Yarn Bombing – National DeafBlind Awareness Month 2024 Jun 1, 2024Ontario Wide
It’s time to grab some yarn and get crafty with us! Click here for our Yarn Bombing Guide for some ideas and inspiration to get you started! Let us know you’re creating pieces by completing this short form. Throughout June, large trees, fronts of buildings, fences, and lampposts in
More DetailsSensory Integration: Making Sensory Engagement Meaningful Jun 3, 2024Virtual Workshop
Deepen your understanding of sensory integration, sensory integration disorder, and the impact of someone with sensory loss. This interactive workshop will address: Enhance your understanding of the 8 senses Sensory Integration Disorder The impact of sensory loss The importance of looking at activities and routines from a sensory perspective Sensory
More DetailsAdapting Environments for Sensory Loss Jul 15, 2024Virtual Workshop
Explore adaptations to create spaces that are functional, user friendly and inclusive for individuals with sensory loss. This interactive workshop will address: Review the impact of sensory loss related to accessibility Increasing awareness of accessibility needs and barriers in the home and community for individuals experiencing sensory loss Introducing ideas
More DetailsIntroduction to Sensory Loss Aug 19, 2024Virtual Workshop
This workshop is for organizations and individuals looking to gain knowledge and understanding of vision and hearing losses. This interactive workshop will address: Sensory Loss: ‘Sensory loss’ is a term used to describe loss of the distance senses i.e. sight and hearing – Improve understanding and raise awareness of factors
More DetailsSensory Loss and Aging Sep 23, 2024Virtual Workshop
This workshop is a Part B in our Introduction to Sensory Loss workshop series ***Prerequisite: Introduction to Sensory Loss Change is an inevitable part of the aging process. In this workshop, we will delve into the aging process by exploring the senses and recognizing the impact of aging for a
More DetailsAging in Place with Sensory Loss Oct 7, 2024Virtual Workshop
This workshop is a Part C in our Introduction to Sensory Loss workshop series ***Prerequisite: Sensory Loss and Aging Workshop “Aging in place” is a term used to describe a person living in the home of their choice, for as long as they are able, as they age. This includes
More DetailsHost Your Own Event
DeafBlind Ontario Foundation is always honoured to be the recipient of third party fundraising initiatives. It is through the ongoing support of such community partners that we are able to continue providing the highest level of services to the people we support.
Download our Third Party Fundraising Toolkit should you be interested in hosting an event to support DeafBlind Ontario Foundation and contact us at 1-855-340-3267 x233 or email us at [email protected].