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The ASL Alphabet
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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...
Second Career Fulfills Need for More
Jeremy Davis’ second career is about giving back, helping others to live their best lives in a collaborative and team environment. “As a man in my 40s, I was nervous about going back to school to pursue a second career in a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program... I...
Development of Global Framework on Deafblindness
The World Health Organization has developed a global framework to describe disability, health and functioning, known as the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). This framework helps to provide a consistent definition for...
Sights and sounds that are both merry and bright
Bright, shining strands of light adorn homes around the world. Inside, candles flicker and trees glimmer. Their opulence and beauty illuminate dark, snowy winter nights. For 21-year-old identical twins, Scott and Ian, twinkling Christmas lights are a significant sight...