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Each September, International Week of Deaf People gives us the opportunity to celebrate Deaf culture, language, and the vibrant community that surrounds it. This year, from September 22–28, we honour the theme “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights”—a powerful...

At DeafBlind Ontario Services (DBOS), recruitment is about finding people who bring heart, empathy, and purpose to their work. Fang, a Community Support Professional (CSP), shares her journey and why DBOS has become more than just a workplace—it’s a place where she...

June 27 marks the International Day of Deafblindness, a day to raise awareness of the unique experiences, strengths, and needs of individuals who are deafblind. At DeafBlind Ontario Services, we see firsthand the resilience and potential of the people we...

At DeafBlind Ontario Services, we believe that awareness can be built in the most creative and colorful ways—and one of our favorite examples is yarn bombing. Yarn bombing - done during the month of June to celebrate National Deafblind Awareness Month - involves...

June 2025 marks a significant milestone—10 years since the Senate of Canada officially proclaimed June as National Deafblind Awareness Month. This anniversary is a powerful opportunity to celebrate the important contributions of Canadians who are deafblind. According...

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...