Research
Over 2% of Canada’s population aged 15 years and over or approximately 602,160 people are deafblind. In Ontario, an estimated 246,370 individuals aged 15 and over are deafblind. DeafBlind Ontario Services believes that research initiatives will advance knowledge and enhance the quality of life for individuals with deafblindness; leading to more opportunities and choices.
Through our service model and holistic approach, as well as our experience in lifelong partnerships between individuals with deafblindness, their families and the professionals who support them, DeafBlind Ontario Services has a wealth of knowledge, insight, and experience into service provision.
DeafBlind Ontario Services participates and facilitates research by networking with universities, colleges, community partners, and other national and international research networks that focus on improving the quality of life for individuals with deafblindness and dual sensory loss. Through research, DeafBlind Ontario Services strives for equal opportunity and access for all, along with effective, holistic programs and services for the people we support.
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DeafBlind Ontario Services will participate in research by:
- Providing leadership for research, advocacy and solutions to improve the quality of life for Canadians with deafblindness.
- Fostering academic/community collaborations nationally/internationally to encourage the work of both the prominent and aspiring researchers and involvement of individuals with deafblindness and dual sensory loss.
- Securing resources for research.
- Knowledge exchange to keep abreast of developments so that we can be a point of contact for up-to-date, relevant research into the experiences of people with deafblindness and share with all stakeholders.
The demographics data and statistical information will be a cross-cutting theme to support research strategy at DeafBlind Ontario Services.
