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At DeafBlind Ontario Services, we believe that everyone has the right to shape their own life, based on choice, dignity, and connection. For Sureyya, affectionately known as Sue, that journey began two years ago when she moved into a DeafBlind Ontario...

Communicating thoughts, feelings and ideas is a basic human need. For those who don’t communicate with words, it can be a much more difficult path to connection, belonging and living a full life. In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we shine a...

After a successful career in mental health and addictions, Shanon came to DeafBlind Ontario Services ready for a change. She joined the DeafBlind Ontario Services team in June 2023, seeking a new challenge while continuing to make a meaningful impact. DeafBlind...

Katie is 32 years old and was born deafblind. “Deafblindness is different for everyone. For me, it means navigating life with limited vision and hearing” Katie explains. But with the support of DeafBlind Ontario Services, Katie is not only reaching her goals, but...

Did you know that, as part of your Will, you can set aside money for charity? And you’ll probably hear a lot more about it in the coming years: a Will Power study found a significant increase (5% to 8%) in the number of Canadians donating to charity in their Wills. In...

According to the World Health Organization’s 2021 World Report on Hearing, by 2050 approximately 2.5 billion people globally will be living with some degree of hearing loss, of whom at least 700 million will require rehabilitation services. As we mark International...

Have you ever wondered if your work truly makes an impact? For Soshawnah, an intervenor at DeafBlind Ontario Services, there’s no question. “I think the most satisfying thing is knowing that everything I do is for the betterment of someone else.”   When speaking of...

Meerab Anwar is a volunteer on the DeafBlind Ontario Serivces' Governance & HR Committee through our partnership with FORA: Network for Change’s “Rise on Boards” program. This program aims to place emerging young leaders from diverse backgrounds at the board or...

June is National Deafblind Awareness Month, and twins Scott and Ian are using their creativity to break down barriers and raise awareness for those who are deafblind. With the help of their intervenor, the twins have been creating connected tactile art using yarn,...