Ontario residents 18 years and older who are Deafblind
Fees
Free
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Southwestern Ontario
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Program for Deafblind clients who are in an emergency situation and need an intervenor * call centre will contact an intervenor from their database
Emergency Intervenor Database - Registry for client contact information and communication preferences for call centre operators to share with first responders * clients may indicate their intervenor preferences
Emergency Community Kits - Supports communication between client and first responders until an intervenor arrives * a communication alert card on the front of the kit indicates the client has sight and hearing loss, and their preferred communication methods