ListenGoal to improve outcomes while helping reduce strain on system Two leading, accredited not-for-profit agencies, DeafBlind Ontario Services and PHSS (Participation, Housing, Supports and Services), have formed an integrative partnership to jointly advocate for...
ListenAging can be a challenging time for anyone. For 71-year old Viola, aging with deafblindness means an increased need for support as her field of vision narrows and range of hearing decreases over time. Vision and hearing loss are often part of the aging process....
ListenThe Canadian Survey on Disability covers Canadians aged 15 years and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related...
ListenSurviving the decline of bingo, Bingo World Richmond Hill is one of only 60 halls in Ontario. In 2018 alone, the gaming centre raised an impressive $1.7 million, funding 39 not-for-profit organizations in the community at that time. “Our operators Chris and...
For many Canadians, it can be difficult to imagine what it must be like to live with a combined loss of vision and hearing. For Amanda, this is the reality.Born premature, Amanda has Cerebral Palsy along with profound hearing loss and very little vision. Although she...
While checking social media platforms, browsing the internet, and navigating video/ audio streaming services are routine for some, they open many doors of accessibility for others.For Steven, a man with deafblindness, Facebook and email connect him with the outside...
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