Sign language is a technique that can be used inside and outside the classroom to communicate with students and other teachers.
Sign language is a technique that can be used in many Medical Professions (i.e. Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, Doctor, working in the Hospital).
Sign language can be used in general to assist the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Sign language is a technique that can be used inside and outside the classroom to communicate with students and other teachers.
Expand Your Knowledge
Our Question To You Is... If you had the opportunity to volunteer with an organization to work with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, would you take the opportunity?
Volunteer Today!
Be an Agent of Change and make a difference! You are all capable of change, and it starts today by you being here and visiting our booth. However, if you do not get the opportunity to visit our booth, do not worry because we are available through our various social media and through email. We truly appreciate your support in advance and we are looking forward to you to become a deaf advocate!
Canadian Hearing Society
The Canadian Hearing Society welcomes volunteers to be part of the solution by, [being part of a] "positive and supportive environment, [reinforcing multilingualism and multiculturalism], [being a part of] opportunities across Ontario, [being] team-oriented and accessible with affirmative action" (CHS, 2018, p. 30).
Silent Voice
Various ways of getting involved at Silent Voice is to volunteer, sponsor their community events, subscribe to their newsletter, share their activities, and host an event that made an impact (Silent Voice, 2018).
Deaf Culture Centre
The Deaf Culture Centre's website is currently unavailable, but check out their Facebook page for further information about workshops, presentations from Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community members, work opportunities and activities for children!
DeafBlind Ontario Services
At DeafBlind Ontario, there are several ways of getting involved and volunteering. "Our volunteers are instrumental! The following are just a few ways you lend a helping hand,
volunteer coordinator, special events, administrative support, house maintenance/yard work, and client support" (DeafBlind Ontario, 2016).
ABC ASL Chart
Did not get a chance to pick up an ABC ASL Chart? Not to worry, click here to download it, and begin to learn the basics about Sign Language at your own speed! This is a helpful resource when working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
Quotation
"Deaf people are human beings and have the same 'right to rights' as anyone else".
Canadian Association
of the Deaf
Did You Know...
Planning An Event?
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If you are planning an event and using social media as a method of spreading awareness of your event, including members of the deaf community by getting interpreters at the event and posting the ASL logo to demonstrate that interpreters will be present
(Huffpost, 2017, para. 6).
Participate and Accommodate!
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https://www.chs.ca/position-paper-rights-employment
“According to a 2016 study, employers reported that 59% of accommodations cost nothing to make, while the rest typically cost only $500” (CHS, 2018).
