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.
Registration is now open to members to join the AGM coming up on November 21st at 2pm. Register now.
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.
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.
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 .
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.