As we adapt to these challenging times and follow precautions recommended by public health authorities, our thoughts are with you and your families. Thank you for doing your part to #FlattenTheCurve by staying home. We would like to keep you informed about events, resources and advocacy updates.

Important Dates

Annual VOICE Conference

Save the Date! The 2020 VOICE 28th Annual Conference will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

At this conference, the theme is ‘EMPOWERING PARTNERSHIPS.” VOICE would like to celebrate how the collaborative teamwork of parents, teachers, LSL Specialists, AV Therapists, audiologists, doctors, etc. support families with their journey.

AGM

Save the date for the Annual General Meeting of the Members - Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Learning Resources

Learning Resources and Accessibility Tips during COVID-19

While families and professionals adapt to these challenging times, we encourage you to stay resilient and invite you to make use of the resources we will share with you on the COVID-19 Resources page.

Advocacy Updates

Letter of VOICE to Ontario Schools

As School Boards prepare for the reopening of schools in September with the context of Stage 3 of the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 Framework, we recognize that there are limitless considerations within a short timeline. As VOICE for Deaf and Hard of Hearing SEAC Representatives, we want to assist by highlighting the unique impacts of COVID-19 on ​D/deaf and hard of hearing​ ​students and provide recommendations with regards to learning this fall. Read more.

Lettre aux Conseils Scolaires

À l’approche de la rentrée, les conseils scolaires se préparent pour la réouverture des écoles en septembre dans le contexte de la 3ème phase du COVID-19 de la province de l'Ontario, nous reconnaissons qu'il y a plusieurs considérations à prendre durant ce temps. Comme représentants de VOICE pour les enfants sourds et malentendants au sein du CCED, nous souhaitons souligner les impacts uniques du COVID-19 sur les élèves sourds et malentendants et fournir des recommandations concernant l'apprentissage cet automne. Lire la suite .

Ontario: Sign the Change.org Petition for continued Infant Hearing Screen Tests in Hospitals during COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 Infant Hearing Screenings in Ontario have been cancelled and are not being performed in hospitals before a newborn is discharged. Early detection is vital to early intervention. Learn more and sign the petition to continue infant hearing screening.  We invite you to let your voice be heard by Christine Elliott and Ministry of Health Ontario.