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Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka

Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka

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11 Victoria St, Unit 214
Barrie, ON
L4N 6T3
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705-728-3577
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TTY: 1-877-215-9530
Phone: 1-866-518-0000
SMS/Text: 416-712-6637
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Toll-Free: 1-844-728-3511
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Fax: 705-728-7613
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Last updated: Nov 5, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call or visit website * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People with all degrees of hearing loss or other barriers to using spoken language

Fees

Set fee for ASL Classes and some Community Events

Executives

Sari Russell - Executive Director
srussell@deafaccess.ca

Contacts

Christine Sutton - Interpreter and Notetaking Services Coordinator

Languages

English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL)

Language Note

French programs offered

Area(s) Served

Barrie and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Community-based supports for people who are culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing * Member of the North Simcoe Muskoka Community Support Services Coalition

Services include:  
  • ASL community classes (facilitated by Georgian College)
  • Community Support Services (including wellness checks, virtual and in-person visits)
  • advocacy and accessibility education
  • information/resources and referral service
  • family, child and youth programs
  • employment services 

Ontario Interpreter Services - Professional sign-language interpreters * set fee - organizations and businesses are responsible for the cost of making their services accessible no matter who requests the interpretation service * advance booking preferred * emergency service available

Services and Programs:

Last updated: Nov 5, 2024: Suggest an edit
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