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Supporting people who are deafblind, as well as those living with a developmental disability who are Deaf, hard of hearing or use non-traditional forms of communication, to live their best lives.

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Events

Communication 101: Bridging the Gap
Nov 12, 2024Virtual
Expand your knowledge of communication methods with people with a sensory loss and/or who use non-traditional forms of communication. This interactive workshop will address: Impact of communication barriers Enriched Communication Approach Communication Systems Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) Please register before November 12, 2024 at 7:30 am. For further
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Kits for a Cause
Nov 25, 2024Ontario Wide
You can make the holiday season special by donating a Care Kit to the people supported at DeafBlind Ontario Services! For a 3rd year we’ve partnered with Kits For A Cause and The Unity Values Foundation to provide hygiene items like soap and shampoo, winter wear like gloves and hats,
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Introduction to Sensory Loss
Dec 3, 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’ is a term used to describe loss of the distance senses, specifically, sight and hearing. Build your understanding and raise awareness of factors that impact those
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Sensory Integration: Making Sensory Engagement Meaningful
Jan 23, 2025Virtual 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
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Success Stories

A young woman, sits on a couch smiling with her right arm raised to chest level.

Christie’s Story

Meet Christie, a funny and friendly young woman who enjoys volunteering in her community, spending time outdoors and her favourite activity, swimming! Diagnosed at a young age with Cornelia de Lange syndrome – a genetic disorder present from birth that causes low vision and hearing – Christie is deafblind.

A close-up of a young woman’s face.

Impact on Families

Any story on professional caregiving will naturally focus on the individual receiving services and supports, but the family – the other caregivers – should not be overlooked. The impact on them is equally meaningful, and for many, the additional support can “give them back their lives.”

Impact on Families

Any story on professional caregiving will naturally focus on the individual receiving services and supports, but the family – the other caregivers – should not be overlooked. The impact on them is equally meaningful, and for many, the additional support can “give them back their lives.”

Giving That Makes Sense

Give today, and make a difference! Your simple touch will lead to endless opportunities.

An intervenor and man with deafblindness stand outside on a sunny day. The intervenor assists the man with communicating through an iPad.
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