CNIB
Site: Toronto Region
Service: Deafblind Community Services
Record #:
TCH1719
Last Modified:
28 Aug 2024
Last Full Update:
26 Apr 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 647-296-9129 |
| Crisis Phone | 1-855-862-6001 |
| infoweb@deafblindservices.ca | |
| Website | deafblindservices.ca/programs-and-services/ |
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 |
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 - provides DBCS clients in Ontario with Deafblindness, access to Intervenor services 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 |
| Dates | Closed Thursday afternoon from 2:25pm-3:45pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | People with combined hearing loss and vision loss |
| Application | Medical documentation required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free |
Categories and Classification
| Youth Main Categories | Disabilities |
| Youth Sub-Categories | Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Health & Disabilities |
| 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 |
