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PDF (New Window)| Record #: TCH1719 | Last Full Update: 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-486-2500 |
| Crisis Phone | 1-855-862-6001 |
| Fax | 416-480-7700 |
| info@deafblindservices.ca | |
| Website | deafblindservices.ca/programs-and-services/ |
| Primary Contact | Gwen Sheridan; Phone: 416-902-3776; Email: gwen.sheridan@deafblindservices.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind Intervenor Services - provides the person who is Deafblind with accurate information to enable making choices, plan future actions, successful communication and navigating their environment to achieve as much independence as possible Emergency Intervenor Services - allows CNIB clients in Ontario with vision loss and hearing loss (Deafblind) to contact an intervenor if they are in an emergency situation Literacy and Basic Skills - Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, post-secondary education and greater independence |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Emergency Service: Daily 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | People with combined hearing loss and vision loss |
| Application | Medical documentation required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Toronto (Bridle Path—Sunnybrook—York Mills) |
| Located In Community | North York Central |
| Address & Map | 1929 Bayview Ave Toronto, ON M4G 3E8 |
| Intersection | Bayview Ave and Kilgour Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Academic Upgrading ; Adult Literacy |
| Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ~ Deaf-Blindness ; Adult Basic Education ~ Visual Impairments ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Deaf-Blindness ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Visual Impairments ; Escort Programs ~ Deaf-Blindness ; Escort Programs ~ Visual Impairments |