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Membership Appeal
Please Renew Your CDBA Membership Now You are an important part of the CDBA family. Many of you have renewed your membership for 2021 by way of a 2-year renewal last year, and for that we say "thank you!" However, if you are one who has not yet sent in your renewal, please do so [...]
Tax Tips
Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte Tax season is almost here again. Filing taxes is important to make sure individuals get all the benefits they are entitled to, especially low-income seniors. I encourage everyone to file their taxes on time to ensure they receive all their benefits, such as: the GST/HST credit, a [...]
DeafBlind Ontario Services Report
DeafBlind Ontario Services has published a report that reviewed existing statistical data on deafblindness and conducted key informant interviews on gaps in services for individuals with deafblindness across Canada. The full report can be accessed on our website. Findings from the report highlight a need to create a National Policy Framework for Intervenor Services. [...]
PARTNERS
In the summer of 2021, the Intervenor Organization of Ontario is planning on hosting a virtual conference for intervenors over Zoom. They are recruiting 5-6 intervenors who would be interested in helping and plan this virtual conference. Apply here (https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe0P3xHyTA.../viewform...)
Reports
Final report now available: Manifestations of Congenital Rubella in Canada (Follow Up Study) by Stan Munroe
In the summer of 2021, the Intervenor Organization of Ontario is planning on hosting a virtual conference for intervenors over Zoom. This conference will take place over several weeks and will feature different speakers of interest to intervenors.![]()
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To help with the planning process, we are recruiting 5-6 intervenors who would be interested in helping and plan this virtual conference. If you are interested, please complete the following Google Form (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0P3xHyTAa_xLfaE-pPFtmf205CQTFUYUTXA5Z_EVzruLjJA/viewform?vc=0&...).![]()
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Laura Aguiar![]()
Vice President, Intervenor Organization of Ontario
Congratulations Saskatchewan!
www.saskatchewan.ca
The Government of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with CNIB Deafblind Community Services (DBCS) has proclaimed June 2021 as Deafblind Awareness Month.
This June, every $1 donated to CDBA National through CanadaHelps is a chance for CDBA National to WIN $20,000.*![]()
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More than a contest, the Challenge is an opportunity for our members, supporters and friends to help us celebrate June as Deafblind Awareness Month throughout Canada.![]()
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*Donations must be made via canadahelps.org. Minimum $3 donation required. Contest runs from June 1, 2021 at midnight Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT) to June 30, 2021 at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
DeafBlind Ontario Services has published a report that reviewed existing statistical data on deafblindness and conducted key informant interviews on gaps in services for individuals with deafblindness across Canada. The full report can be accessed on our website (deafblindontario.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019_Stakeholders_Consultation_Report_FINAL-s_102...)![]()
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Findings from the report highlight a need to create a National Policy Framework for Intervenor Services. A policy framework would lay out the expectations and accountabilities that provinces and territories need to prioritize Intervenor Services.![]()
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Our estimates confirmed that 1% of the Canadian population is deafblind. The report identified many gaps in services for people with deafblindness in Canada, which included variation in services between provinces; limited funding available for Intervenor Services, limited intervenor hours and choice; and lack of diversity in services required by individuals with deafblindness.![]()
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Karen Madho![]()
DeafBlind Ontario Services