Able Australia | October 15, 2024 | Disability sector mobilises to secure the future for a better and fairer NDIS Organisations representing disability service providers, NDIS support coordinators and allied health providers have joined together to launch a national campaign to secure the future of services for people with disability and create a better NDIS. The organisations are launching a joint campaign […]
Category: Stories Around the World
Celebrating Deaf Culture: Keith’s Journey of Art, Advocacy, and Independence – In Recognition of International Week of Deaf People
DeafBlind Ontario Services | October 15, 2024 | 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, […] The post Celebrating Deaf Culture: Keith’s Journey of Art, Advocacy, and Independence – In Recognition of International Week of Deaf People appeared first on DeafBlind Ontario Services.
Removing barriers while weaving connections from coast to coast
DeafBlind Ontario Services | October 15, 2024 | June is National Deafblind Awareness Month, and twins Scott and Ian are using their creativity to break down barriers and raise awareness for those who are deafblind. With the help of their intervenor, the twins have been creating connected tactile art using yarn, which will be showcased in a “yarn bombing” display at a local […] The post Removing barriers while weaving connections from coast to coast appeared first on DeafBlind Ontario Services.
A Reflection: Location Tour of Treffry House by Meerab Anwar
DeafBlind Ontario Services | October 15, 2024 | Meerab Anwar is a volunteer on the DeafBlind Ontario Serivces’ Governance & HR Committee through our partnership with FORA: Network for Change’s “Rise on Boards” program. This program aims to place emerging young leaders from diverse backgrounds at the board or committee table. Meerab officially joined the Governance & HR Committee in February 2024. Prior […] The post A Reflection: Location Tour of Treffry House by Meerab Anwar appeared first on DeafBlind Ontario Services.
Empowering Lives Through Connection: The Impact of an Intervenor at DeafBlind Ontario Services
DeafBlind Ontario Services | October 15, 2024 | Have you ever wondered if your work truly makes an impact? For Soshawnah, an intervenor at DeafBlind Ontario Services, there’s no question. “I think the most satisfying thing is knowing that everything I do is for the betterment of someone else.” When speaking of her career and its impact, Soshawnah says, “I know that every […] The post Empowering Lives Through Connection: The Impact of an Intervenor at DeafBlind Ontario Services appeared first on DeafBlind Ontario Services.
Embracing Independence: Sara’s Journey to an Accessible Home
DeafBlind Ontario Services | October 15, 2024 | Sara has called one of DeafBlind Ontario Services’ supported living homes in Peterborough her home for the past eight years. When she first moved in, the home was a good fit for her needs. She found a community of friends who, like her, were on a journey to embrace life to the fullest. The support […] The post Embracing Independence: Sara’s Journey to an Accessible Home appeared first on DeafBlind Ontario Services.