Supported Independent Living
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Supported Independent Living (SIL) was developed for people who are deafblind, as well as those living with a developmental disability who are Deaf, hard of hearing or use non-traditional forms of communication and live semi-independently with minimal support.
People supported through SIL book support staff for assistance with things like attending or setting up medical or dental appointments, community programs, work/volunteer placements and more. Support is also available with setting up technology devices (Computers, Skype, lighting systems, bed shakers, etc.) as well as communication support to meet their accessibility needs.
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This service is a good fit for individuals who:
Are deafblind, as well as those living with a developmental disability who are Deaf, hard of hearing or use non-traditional forms of communication, who can live semi-independently with minimal support.
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Keith’s Journey of Art, Advocacy, and Independence
According to the World Health Organization’s 2021 World Report on Hearing, by 2050 approximately 2.5 billion people globally will be living with some degree of hearing loss, of whom at least 700 million will require rehabilitation services. As we mark International Week of Deaf People from September 23 to 29, 2024, we connected with Keith, who has been a part of DeafBlind Ontario Services’ Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program for over 14 years.