by Madison Smith | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Madison Smith | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
ListenPlease click here to view the ASL alphabet in an accessible PDF...
by Madison Smith | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
ListenColourful 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...
by Madison Smith | May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
ListenGlobal 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...
by Madison Smith | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
ListenDebunking 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,...
by Madison Smith | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
ListenYou’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...
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