Provides Deafblind individuals with accurate information in an appropriate manner to enable them to make choices, plan future actions, communicate successfully, navigate their environment, and achieve as much independence as possible.
Services include:
- communications to access services (ex. bank, shopping) or participate in the community (ex. library, community group)
- accessing and sharing accurate information during meetings such as medical appointments or meeting with a lawyer
- learning how to use community services such as public transportation
- conducting daily activities
Intervenors are also available 24/7 to assist Deafblind persons in emergency situations.
Organizations that offer this Service
Sites that offer this Service
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30-16:30
Office
Tuesday:
8:30-16:30
Office
Wednesday:
8:30-16:30
Office
Thursday:
8:30-16:30
Office
Friday:
8:30-16:30
Office
Saturday:
Closed
Work: 905-688-0022 x5333
Toll-Free Number: 1-855-862-6001 (Emergency Intervenor Services)
TTY Number: 1-855-862-5999 (Emergency Intervenor Services)
565 Sanatorium Rd
Hamilton, ON
L9C 7N4
Eligibility
Open to all Deafblind people in Ontario who are age 18 or older.
Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
American Sign Language (ASL)
Language Note
Other non-verbal communication methods are also available including: braille, large print notes, two-handed manual fingerspelling, and print on palm
Contact
Tammy Taylor, Manager, Deafblind Services, Hamilton
Age Range
age 18 and older
Classifications
Last Full Update
September 21, 2023