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Give the gift of happiness and hope this Mother’s Day
As a mother, knowing your child is happy is the greatest gift you can receive. DeafBlind Ontario Services has given my son, John, a happy and fulfilling life and for that I am forever grateful. Here is our story. John was born three months early in January 1983,...
A simple message this holiday season
“Deaf people are the same as hearing people.” This message of inclusion is one of the many ways that 34-year-old Sara embodies the spirit of the holiday season. Here’s her story and how you can be the difference. “Every year, I look forward to holiday traditions, like...
Inclusion Starts with Learning Your ABCs… In ASL
Celebrating International Week of Deaf People Sept. 19-25 “Deaf people are the same as hearing people.” This is 34-year-old Sara Quick’s message during International Week of Deaf People (IWDP), September 19-25. Worldwide, there are more than 70 million Deaf people,...
The ASL Alphabet
Please click here to view the ASL alphabet in an accessible PDF format.
Yarn Bombing for National Deafblind Awareness Month
Colourful displays around the world bring people together for deafblind awareness Throughout June, large trees, fronts of buildings, fences, and lampposts in community spaces across Canada will be decorated with vibrant knit and crochet squares – a form of street art,...
Accessible Virtual Meetings for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Global Accessibility Awareness Day a good starting point for online inclusion Video communications platforms like Zoom bridge distances, making meetings, gatherings, and events around the world more inclusive. But, the technologies that help facilitate communication,...
Misconceptions about people with deafblindness
Debunking misconceptions to break down barriers to inclusivity “They can’t live independent lives.” According to Annette Piggott, Senior Client Services Advocate at DeafBlind Ontario Services, this is a common misconception about people with diverse abilities, like...
Ian and Scott’s Story
You’re not seeing double... Meet Ian (left) and Scott (right), 22-year-old identical twins with deafblindness. Here’s their story and how you can make an impact. “Born premature, Ian and Scott have Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and complex medical challenges....
Communication is a Basic Human Right
For someone that uses sign language, reading material or captioning in English is not the same as receiving it in their first language On World Hearing Day – March 3rd – Sara encourages people to learn more about her first language, American Sign Language (ASL). ASL...
