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DeafBlind Ontario Foundation raises, invests and directs funds to DeafBlind Ontario Services to enhance programs which support the individuals they serve.

Our donors are our partners. Through your investments, we are working together to build independence and confidence.

Strategic Plan

DeafBlind Ontario Foundation’s first Strategic Plan (2023-2026) fully aligns with DeafBlind Ontario Services’ 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and will enable us to meet our shared responsibility to the individuals served and be responsive to the ever-evolving environment we all live in.

This plan outlines the work ahead for the Foundation to ensure the sustainability of DeafBlind Ontario Services and enable it to grow and evolve through new endeavors and partnerships. With exciting opportunities ahead of us, we look forward to continued collaboration as well as engaging with new audiences to shape the future of the DeafBlind Ontario Foundation.

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Board Members

  • Gwen Elling

    Chair

  • Martha Beaumont

    Vice Chair, Chair of Investment Committee

  • Jim Dadson

    Director

  • Stacy Hushion

    Director

  • Greg Paget

    Director

  • Saide Sayah

    Director

  • Loran Upton

    Director

  • Jocelyn Willoughby

    Director

Board Committees

Investment Committee

Chair: Martha Beaumont

The Investment Committee assists the Board of Directors by providing stewardship, strategic direction, and oversight to the Foundation’s investments.

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A Season of Joy and Independence: Katie’s Story

Since moving to a supported living home, Katie has discovered a new level of joy and independence.

“Having my own space gives me a sense of ownership and pride,” she says. With the help of professional intervenors, Katie has built a life where she can make her own choices, pursue her passions, and live free from limitations.

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Help us make a difference!

We’re seeking volunteers with experience in philanthropy and relationship building.

Recruitment is the responsibility of the  Governance & HR Committee. Interested applicants can download a volunteer application form and email chair@deafblindontario.com for consideration.