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Independence through Senseability
If 95% of what we learn comes from our eyes and ears, imagine what it must be like to be deafblind.
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Admissions
DeafBlind Ontario Services supports persons with deafblindness in residential settings in a community based program, 24 hours a day 7 days a week or as needed by the Resident. Intervention is provided on a one to one basis as required by the Resident.
Potential residents are referred to the organization from a variety of sources including: the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS), Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association (CDBRA), W. Ross Macdonald School, other organizations, associations or individuals interacting with persons who are deafblind or the deafblind person or their representative. Candidates are asked to fill out an initial application form, which is filed on a waiting list. If a vacancy becomes available, a more detailed application is required including details of previous programs, and a medical history. An initial assessment is then completed with the deafblind persons in their familiar environments.
The application is reviewed by the Director of Resident Services, who ensures that ensuring the privacy of the deafblind person applying is protected. The Director makes recommendations to the Resident Services Committee of the DeafBlind Ontario Services Board of Directors regarding the criteria for the ideal candidate for the available vacancy.
Referrals can be made to the Director of Resident Services at drs@deafblindontario.com or 519-936-8279.
Development and Psychometric Properties of a Standardized Assessment for Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind
Intervenor Services Transformation Agenda
Increased Community Capacity Initiative
MCSS Spotlight on Transformation Newsletter Jan 09
MCSS Spotlight on Transformation Newsletter Feb 09
Making a complaint about DeafBlind Ontario Services
DeafBlind Ontario Services strives to continually improve its services and be accountable to its residents, family members and stakeholders. If something is wrong, we want to make it right.
The most effective way of resolving a complaint is to bring it to the attention of the Team Leader, who will respond both verbally and in writing within 10 working days in attempt to resolve the conflict.
Please be assured that your complaint will be treated confidentially.
If you would like a full version of the DeafBlind Ontario Services complaints policy, please contact communications@deafblindontario.com.
Registered Disability Savings Program information
RDSP Fact Sheet January 16th, 2009