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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...
Take the opportunity to grow – choose a career as an intervenor
It’s never too late to learn something new, gain new experiences and grow as an individual. For Val Huffman, this idea motivated her to choose a second career as an intervenor. She notes that it can also apply to the individuals she supports at DeafBlind Ontario...
Equality important for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing
Celebrating International Week of the Deaf People Sept. 20 to 26 When Barb Downey went on a cruise for people who are Deaf, she was surrounded by 4,000 people who communicated in sign languages from around the world. While there were interpreters on board, Downey said...
Developing new skills, challenging comfort level and exploring passions
Holly Allen, one of DeafBlind Ontario Services summer students, talks about the practical experience she is getting as part of the Canada Summer Jobs program When Newmarket’s Holly Allen started her summer job at DeafBlind Ontario Services in April, she was able to...
Ben’s journey to independence
Ben’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...
Yarn Bombing to Promote JUNE as DEAFBLIND AWARENESS MONTH
DeafBlind 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 squares of...
She’s the Happiest Person
“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...
