Listen After months of hard work, we are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our Water Street location in Peterborough. The Water Street location, formerly a 4-unit apartment style home, has undergone extensive renovations to better serve the needs of the...
ListenAlec is 23 years old and he is deafblind. Alec says, “Deafblindness isn’t the same for each person. For me, I hear some sounds with hearing aids, and I have limited sight with thick glasses.” Alec recently moved out of his parents’ house in Sturgeon...
Listen September is an important month for the Deaf community, marking the International Week of Deaf People from September 18-24. The International Week of Deaf People strives to promote the human rights of people who are Deaf and their right to sign anywhere. ...
ListenAs 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,...
Listen“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...
ListenCelebrating 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...
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