DEFINITION OF DEAF-BLIND
A condition which combines any degree of hearing loss with any degree of vision loss and interferes with communicating and acquiring information; even though
Deaf-Blind persons may still have varying levels of useful vision and hearing.
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"WHO" WE SERVE
Adults who are Deaf-Blind due to accident, trauma, disease or condition. RCMDB services may also be extended to family members where the service would
benefit the Deaf-Blind individual.
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OUR GOAL
To facilitate access to existing opportunities and
resources and to ensure sensitivity to the needs of Deaf-Blind Manitobans.
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MISSION STATEMENT
We exist to promote opportunities for independence,
dignity and empowerment for adults in Manitoba who have become Deaf-Blind. We are committed to
providing quality services that are consumer driven and responsive. Our services consist of adaptive
/adjustment services that recognize the unique needs of Deaf-Blind people. We are committed to an informed and timely process, the provision of accessible service and the recognition of the individuality and differing
needs within our target population.
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"WHAT" WE DO:
- Teach independent living skills
- Provide information regarding Deaf-Blind
issues and support services
- Provide networking/ linking services to
existing community resources
- Provide consultation to government and
community-based agencies
- Provide public education to sensitize
government and community groups to specific needs of Deaf-Blind people.
- Work as partners with the government to
affect change in public policy and programs, to accommodate the needs of the Deaf-Blind community
- Provide volunteers
- Publish a newsletter to keep clients and
other interested parties up to date on resources and issues of concerns to the Deaf-Blind community
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WE BELIEVE THAT:
- All Deaf-Blind people have the right to an
independent lifestyle and the right to access opportunities to develop a high quality of life
- Adjustment to current opportunities is
indicated and assistance is needed to provide equal access to these opportunities that can and should be available
- Community resources can be designed to
enable and support Deaf-Blind individuals to realize their full potential.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about Deaf-Blindness or if you
would like to volunteer at RCMDB please contact:
Resource Centre For Manitobans Who Are Deaf-Blind
228-285 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3L 2E1
Voice: 204-284-6062
TTY: 204-284-2531
Fax: 204-477-1390
E-mail: rcmdb101@gmail.com
If you would like to donate to the Resource Centre for Manitobans who are Deaf-Blind our charitable number
is: 122298854RR001
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E-QUALITY COMMUNICATION CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
INC.
Intervenor - A trained professional who acts as the ears
and eyes of the person who is Deaf-Blind. An intervenor assists the person who is Deaf-Blind to communicate
effectively and access information. For information or assistance regarding intervenor services, please contact:
E-Quality Communication Centre of Excellence Inc.
200 – One Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 4L9
Executive Director - Bonnie Heath
Phone: (204) 926-3270 Voice
Email: bonnie.heath@eccoe.ca
Web booking is available at
www.eccoe.com or contact:
Scheduling Coordinator -
Phone: (204) 926-3271 Voice
Email: candy.badger@eccoe.ca
Accounting Services (billing info) -
Phone: (204) 926-3272 Voice
Email: jane.langes@eccoe.ca
For emergencies, after hours and weekends please call
TTY: (204) 452-0687
Phone: (204) 475-6332 Voice
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