Funding Priorities

The people we serve require a variety of supports beyond daily support services. Access to resources such as specialized equipment, wheelchair accessible vans, accessible home renovations and assistive devices, as well as recreational and social programs improve their quality of life and offer enriching experiences.

Your support will help in the following areas that do not receive government funding:

Highest Priority Needs – What’s Needed Most

Directing your gift towards our highest priority needs provides the most flexibility on where it’s needed most, especially when needs arise urgently. This fund builds a secure foundation for the organization’s future operations with the ability to innovate and respond quickly to urgent needs across all funding priorities including areas like accessible housing, transportation, assistive devices, enriching experiences, and more.

Know that your gift will enhance the lives of people supported and make a difference! 

Accessible Housing

DeafBlind Ontario Services’ supported living programs provide accessible, barrier-free, affordable housing, and access to supports 24/7. Our locations are specially designed to support the unique needs of individuals with sensory loss, making a house into a home.

Increasing prices of housing and new construction impact our ability to build new or renovate homes to be fully accessible. Housing that makes a difference in the lives of the people we support, and encourages independent living for those with sensory loss and physical challenges.

Accessible Transportation

Many of the people we serve have additional physical disabilities and medical issues, resulting in transportation, mobility and accessibility challenges.  Your gift towards the purchase of a wheelchair accessible van will provide opportunities to attend employment or volunteer opportunities, access health care services, and complete everyday errands.