by Madison Smith | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
ListenBen’s journey to independence started with setting a goal, developing the skills and building the confidence to move into his own apartment. Working with a direct support professional (DSP) helped Ben connect with the supports he needed to express himself...
by Madison Smith | Jun 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
ListenDeafBlind Ontario Services has joined a global campaign to build awareness about people who are deafblind by engaging in “yarn bombing” or tactile art installations for the month of June. Yarn bombing is an activity that takes knitted, crocheted or loomed...
by Madison Smith | Mar 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Listen“She is my angel, my special girl… We have a deep bond and always have,” says Joan, also known as Nanny by her granddaughter, Reilly. “I was there the day she was born… and when she got sick.” At three months, Reilly developed flu-like symptoms and was rushed to...
by Madison Smith | Jan 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
ListenOn April 1, 2021, two not-for-profit agencies, Array Services and DeafBlind Ontario Services, will officially amalgamate to enhance specialized services for people who are Deaf, hard-of-hearing, non-verbal and deafblind across Ontario. By coming together, the...
by Madison Smith | Jan 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Listen“Let them” was Anne-Marie’s response to people staring at her son, Steve. Without communication skills, Steve often screamed as a child… a form of expression. But, he could not hear the sound or volume of his frequent screams. Steve is deafblind. Deafblindness...
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