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International Week of Deaf People 2023

For International Week of Deaf People 2023 from Monday, September 18 to Sunday September 22, we will be celebrating Deaf people all week at Silent Voice! Every day we will share interesting materials from Deaf people for you to enjoy with your family or friends. Monday, September 18 - Day One Deaf Books and Authors…...
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Silent Voice Annual General Meeting 2023

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwqJPVuhkgK/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Our annual general meeting is on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. You are invited! To RSVP, please email silent.voice@silentvoice.ca and we will send you the Zoom link. See you there! Flyer Image Description: Different shades of blues on the right side. A group of diverse people hugging in the…...
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Silent Voice will be closed on Monday, September 4

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwngSEavyx4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Silent Voice Canada programs and services are closed on Monday, September 4, for the Labour Day Long Weekend! Enjoy your long weekend!...
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Welcoming BBQ

https://vimeo.com/859118692?share=copy Silent Voice is hosting our second annual BBQ to welcome newcomers to Canada! When: September 16th, 11-4 PM Where: High Park - Site #4 Toronto RSVP: asl.programs@silentvoice.ca We hope to see you there!...
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2023 TCS TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON

When:  October 1 – 31 (virtual) October 15th (in-person) There’s something for everybody: Full Marathon run/walk (42 KM) Half Marathon run/walk (21 KM) 5K run/walk It’s that time of the year! The 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is happening in October and Silent Voice is once again an official charity. The event is both virtual and in…...
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Canada Summer Jobs at Silent Voice!

Are you 15 – 30 years of age or know of anyone who is? Apply for a Canada Summer Job position with Silent Voice Canada. We have lots of positions open. https://player.vimeo.com/video/827693560?h=205df08235&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Silent Voice Careers Page...
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Silent Voice Canada at Mayfest 2023!

Come visit us at our booth! When: Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Address: Queen Elizabeth Building 100 Princes' Blvd, Exhibition Place Toronto, M6K 3C3...
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SLSP 2023 Registration

When: July to Aug 2023.Where: Two locations! Brampton and Toronto. The early bird registration offer has ended and regular registration fees are now in effect with new registration deadline. Regular fee: $125/week per child, $100/week per additional child.Deadline for regular registration fees: June 9, 2023. If you have any questions, please email cyp@silentvoice.ca. You can…...
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Circle of Security Session

Sharing on behalf of PAH! Circle of Security session for Deaf parents 8-week program. ASL Video: https://vimeo.com/821057492/fa7726ef05?share=copy Please e-mail Veronica (vbickle@bobrumball.org) and Robert (rhaughton@bobrumball.org) to let them know your preference for the day and time. If most registered people prefer it to be hosted during the day, PAH! can change the time...
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Silent Voice Receives Community Champion Award from the City of Toronto

It was such an incredible honor for Silent Voice Canada to be awarded a Community Champions Award from the City of Toronto on March 20th. We’re so proud to be one of 25 charities and non profits recognized for our work serving the community during the pandemic. Thank you so much to everyone who made…...
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Organize Your Life Workshop

https://player.vimeo.com/video/803559879?h=d957b522e0 When: Tuesday, March 21Time: 11 am to 1 pmWhere: on Zoom Register: csw@silentvoice.ca...
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Spring Break Camp 2023

Registration is open for Spring Break Camp! When: March 13 to 17, 2023Time: 9 am to 3 pmWhere: 112 Spring Garden Ave, North York, ON, M2N 3G3 Cost: Option 1) $25.00 a dayOROption 2) $100 a weekRegister by March 3, 2023:  https://forms.office.com/r/25Cprwz5es  Theme Days:Monday - Spring TimeTuesday - Curling (Field Trip)Wednesday - JungleThursday - Farm…...
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Settlement Services with Kateryna Gorodetska

When: Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 Time: 11 am to 1 pmWhere: on Zoom Register Here: settlement@silentvoice.ca...
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Awesome Family ASL Pool Party at Great Wolf Lodge!

Our fun activities will be swimming, ASL Film and Deaf Indigenous Storyteller! Priority is for Deaf and hard of hearing children! When: Tuesday, Feb 28 to Wednesday, Mar 1, 2022Where: Great Wolf Lodge at Niagara Falls, ONPrice: $250.00 + HST for 4 people$400.00 + HST for 6 peopleA $40.00 non-refundable deposit is required (including the…...
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Saturday Program’s Holiday Party

Our Saturday Program is having a Holiday Party!! We will have many great activities like ASL lessons, crafts, games, decorating gingerbread houses, and hot chocolate!Who: Deaf and hard of hearing kids and their sibling ages 5 to 13 years oldWhen: Saturday, Dec 10Where: Silent Voice Office, Suite 400, 60 St Clair St. E, Toronto, ONTime:…...
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Holiday Food & Toy Drive

The Silent Voice Holiday Hamper Food & Toy Drive is in full swing for 2022! We hope to serve approximately 100 Deaf and hard of hearing families in need this year with personalized items to help make their holiday season a little brighter. Sponsor a family for $275 or whatever you can contribute or donate…...
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What happens with your money when you become 65 years old?

Want to learn about CPP, Old Age Security and many more! Get yourself to be prepared when you become 65 years old! Andrew Stadnicki will be a guest presenter. When: Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022 Time: 11 am to 1 pm EST Where: on Zoom Register: csw@silentvoice.ca Deadline to register by Monday, Nov 28 [Image Description:…...
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Remembrance Day

Remembering and celebrating our heroes on a day like today as we pay tribute to those who passed away is important. Silent Voice Canada wants to remember our veterans by acknowledging their sacrifice to fight in wars...
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children and Youth Overnight Camp Survey

Silent Voice Canada collaborate with Manitoba Possible to set up a potential overnight week-long camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and youth, including their siblings and CODA/KODA at Camp Kakepitay, Vermillon Bay in Ontario. The Winnipeg Church of the Deaf owns this property.  Please share your thoughts with us through a survey! Click…...
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TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2022

When: October 1 – 31, 2022 There’s something for everybody: Full Marathon run/walk (42 KM) Half Marathon run/walk (21 KM) 5K run/walk It’s that time of the year! The 2022 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is happening in October and Silent Voice is once again an official charity. The race is both virtual and in person this…...
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CTV’s Your Morning

 We were thrilled to have Silent Voice staff member Wanda Blackett interviewed on CTV Your Morning. Wanda shared our excitement regarding Ontario introducing ASL & LSQ credit courses in high schools in the fall of 2021. ASL and LSQ will be offered as part of the second language curriculum project. This will have a definite positive…...
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COVID 19 Announcement – October 8: The Second Wave

  Transcript: This video is to share the latest COVID-19 update with you. There is a second wave of covid-19 cases in Ontario. There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in Ontario and new restrictions have been put in place. Also, with religious holidays and Thanksgiving approaching, here are some reminders from Toronto Public…...
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2019 Annual Report Silent Voice

2019 Annual Report

With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, Silent Voice has decided to share our 2019 Annual Report virtualy. The report includes messages (in English and ASL) from the Silent Voice Board Chair, Shelagh Durno, and from Executive Director, Kelly MacKenzie. Although we are unable to meet in person, we hope that you will find this special…...
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Discover Settle in CANADA. Are you a Permanent Resident interested in becoming a Canadian Citizen? Join our two-part series: Canada in ASL and Discover Canada. Online via Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-2:00pm September 15th to November 3rd, 2020. Register today, please contact Rosaria Skarp r.skarp@silentvoice.ca Skype: deafsettlement VRS: 289-801-4469

Settle in Canada: Free Two-Part Digital Series

Are you a Deaf/hard of hearing newcomer or a Permanent Resident in Canada interested in becoming a Canadian Citizen? Join our Free two-part series online: Canada in ASL and Discover Canada. Classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 15th to November 3rd from 1:00-2:00 via Zoom. To register, please contact Rosaria Skarp: Email: r.skarp@silentvoice.ca Skype: deafsettlement…...
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Toronto Public Library Social Story: Recruitment Survey

Toronto Public Library is seeking children with disabilities and/or Deaf children and their families to share feedback on a social story draft - a simple picture book about visiting the library. They are seeking feedback from both library users and non-users. A social story outlines an experience from beginning to end so a child knows…...
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COVID-19 poses separate challenges for Deaf community

For the deaf and hard of hearing, COVID-19 adds extra challenges for communicating in public. We’ve all…...
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Annual General Meeting

  Every year Silent Voice hosts its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have applied to Corporations Canada to postpone our meeting. Our application was approved. At this time we have not set a new date; however, we will let you know. In its place, we will be posting…...
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Sports Program 2018 – 2020

Silent Voice’s Sports Program has been encouraging members of our community to lead a healthier and active lifestyle by providing accessible physical activities. As part of…...
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PAH! Now providing virtual services in Ontario

Hello children, youth, parents and caregivers,   Some of you might be familiar with the PAH! program, others might not be. PAH! is a children’s mental health program supporting Deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, and families as well as hearing children with Deaf parents/caregivers. We work with children from 0-18 years of age. Our…...
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Stage 1 Reopening

As you all know, the Premier of Ontario has announced that we will be focusing on first stage of the gradual opening of businesses and services throughout the province, as long as they could meet public health and safety requirements. As part of stage 1, Silent Voice Canada is proud to be part of several…...
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COVID-19 Stay at Home Corner

Get the latest news, updates and tips during COVID-19 on Silent Voice's Stay at Home Corner!...
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Mental Health Videos – Coming Soon!

UPDATE: Visit Silent Voice's COVID-19 website to see all PAH videos. Silent Voice is proud to announce we are teaming up with PAH to provide tips and support for families as we are living with the COVID-19 crisis.   Stay tuned every Monday for this special video series!...
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COVID-19 – Announcement #3

In order to best protect the health and safety of the Silent Voice community – the clients and families we serve, our stakeholders, staff and volunteers – and the community at large, Silent Voice is taking the following precautionary measures: The Silent Voice office is closed for in-person appointments and meetings until further notice. All…...
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COVID-19 Stay Home Corner

 A new website now available to keep you up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 information! The information shared on this site is from trusted sources.  Some information is collected by Silent Voice and put into ASL.  There are also videos and links that we feel are important resources to share with our community. [button open_new_tab="true"…...
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Tax Clinic Postponed

Silent Voice is postponing all three weeks of our Free Income Tax Clinic for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community until further notice.  That means all tax clinic appointments between March 24 to April 9th have been cancelled.  We are committed to ensuring the safety of all clients, accountants, volunteers and staff during the COVID-19…...
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City of Toronto Media Briefings – COVID-19

The City of Toronto will be hosting daily briefings to provide updates about the current situation and response to Covid-19 in Toronto. Videos can be watched live, and previous videos can be accessed by visiting the City of Toronto's YouTube channel at: youtube.com/user/thecityoftoronto. All videos are captioned, and starting Monday, March 16, these media briefings…...
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Silent Voice COVID-19 Precautions – Announcement #2

UPDATED In order to best protect the health and safety of the Silent Voice community – the clients and families we serve, our stakeholders, staff and volunteers – and the community at large, Silent Voice is taking the following precautionary measures: Cancelling or postponing events, program gatherings, and large meetings The Saturday Program will be…...
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Silent Voice Covid-19 Precautions – Announcement #1

In order to best protect the health and safety of the Silent Voice community – the clients and families we serve, our stakeholders, staff and volunteers – and the community at large, Silent Voice is taking the following precautionary measures: Cancelling or postponing events, program gatherings, and large meetings The Saturday Program will be postponed…...
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Silent Voice COVID-19 Precautions – 45th Anniversary Celebration Announcement

To protect the well-being of our community, as a precautionary measure, Silent Voice is postponing our 45th Anniversary celebration scheduled for April 29 to the fall of 2020. Purchased tickets will be honoured at the rescheduled date; however, if you would like a refund, please contact Ken Koffman at k.koffman@silentvoice.ca. Silent Voice will announce the…...
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Apply now to receive a Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship

This scholarship is available to Deaf and hard-of-hearing Canadian residents 17 years of age or older attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution. Scholarship awards are $3,000 per year for full-time students and $1,000 per year for part-time students.  The deadline is May 20, 2020 at 4 p.m. EST. Apply today at chs.ca/scholarships...
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Support the Canadian Deaf Youth Leadership Camp 2020 Team

Hello, We are the Canadian Deaf Youth Leadership Camp (CDYLC) 2020 team, with a focus on outreach and registration. We are seeking your help in finding Canadian Deaf youth to participate in the CDYLC 2020 camp. The camp is run by Deaf Youth Canada (DYC), and is to be held in Surrey, British Columbia from…...
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Are you Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing aged under 10 years old? (Photo of two children, boy and girl)

Never Stop Dreaming Big!

Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing aged under 10 years old? Submit a 1-minute or less video of what you would like to do someday. SHARE YOUR DREAMS! To participate, please contact Kim at: kimmie87@my.yorku.ca *Please note: participation is voluntary...
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Education Mini-Doc Project

 Education Mini-Documentary Project We are looking for Canadian Deaf or Hard of Hearing adults who are interested in participating in a mini-documentary video. I am Kim Pelletier, a fourth year student in the Education Program at York University.  For my field placement with Silent Voice, I will be working on a mini-doc project to…...
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FlipGive

A great way to support Silent Voice, we’re now part of the FlipGive program. Free to join, its perfect for all your holiday shopping and everyday purchases. Go to www.flipgive.com to sign up. Share our FlipGive team code L54JCD with family and friends so they can support Silent Voice too! **Stores and gift card availability…...
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#SignCHAMP

It's international week of the Deaf! This year's theme is sign language rights for all. What's your story? #SignCHAMP...
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ShareLife visits the Silent Voice Summer Camp

Silent Voice was thrilled to host the ShareLife Board of Directors and his Eminence Cardinal Collins at the Sign Language Summer Program last week.  The camp can’t happen without their…...
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Sign Language Summer Program on Breakfast Television

Silent Voice was thrilled to be featured on City TV’s Breakfast Television on July 5, 2019.  Live Eye reporter, Nicole Servinis, braved the above 30 temperature to come out to the Sign Language…...
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Annual General Meeting 2019

Annual General Meeting 2019

Doors open at 6:30 pm Light refreshments will be served Crowe Soberman 2 St. Clair Avenue East (Yonge and…...
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Call for Volunteer Board Members

Silent Voice is a registered charitable organization that serves Deaf adults, youth, children, infants, and their families, in an American…...
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Make the Connection – Deaf Facilitator Training

Deaf Facilitator Training September 11 - 13 at the Silent Voice Office in Toronto Make…...
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Ripple Effect

Come join us for a celebration of the Silent Voice Ripple Effect and how we have touched the lives…...
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Healthy Eating Series

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Tax Clinic & Workshop 2019

Back again for 2019, Silent Voice is offering a FREE Income Tax Clinic for Deaf / hard of hearing individuals with a modest income. Not sure how to use the…...
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Nobody’s Perfect

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Your Investment in Silent Voice

This is just one example of how your investment to Silent Voice pays off, and the programs you support through your donations. The Silent Voice Saturday Program is thriving thanks to people like YOU!  It's…...
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Scotiabank Marathon – Thanks for a Successful Event!

A huge thank you to the Team Silent Voice runners/walkers who took part in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 5k on Sunday, October 21st. Caitlin, Alanna, Susie, Theresa, Laura, Mark and Kelly braved cold temperatures and woke…...
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City of Toronto Resiliency Project

Silent Voice is proud to announce one of our employees, Mihret Tekle, has been recognized by the City of Toronto's Resiliency Project. Mihret's incredible story will be featured on the city's website and social media.[vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all"…...
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ASL Deaf-Parent Mother Goose Program October 23 to November 27

ASL Parent-Child Mother Goose Program

For Deaf parents with 0-2 years old Every Tuesday from 10am - 12pm October 23 - November 27 [vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none"…...
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The Word on the Street Toronto Book and Magazine Festival

The Word on The Street

September 22 - 23 Harbourfront Centre - 235 Queens Quay West Visitors can attend twenty-one ASL interpreted readings, activities, and discussions on eight programmed stages.   The Word on The Street is once again proud to partner with the Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf and Silent Voice Canada to present a schedule of ASL-accessible…...
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Great Wolf Lodge

Come one, come all - and don't forget your swimsuits! Silent Voice is organizing an ASL stay at Great Wolf Lodge February 4th and 5th! Space is limited at this price, see flyer for details. Contact us for more information! Where Great Wolf Lodge 3950 Victoria Ave Niagara Falls, ON When Monday, February…...
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Saturday Program – Fall 2018

Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and their siblings are invited to join in the fun at the Silent Voice Saturday Program! The program is FREE and open to children ages 6 - 12. Where:  Silent Voice Office 60 St. Clare Ave E. Toronto Time:   1:00 pm - 4:00 pm When:  October 27 November 10…...
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ASL Classes for Parents with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Our new ASL classes for parents with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children is an extension of our regular in-home Family Communication Program ASL instruction. FCP ASL classes are ideal for parents and hearing family members who want to immediately communicate with their Deaf and Hard of Hearing family member(s). Fall Session from September 24…...
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Healthy Eating Series

Toronto Public Health is bringing an ASL accessible workshop series, the "Healthy Eating Series" to you this fall! A registered dietitian will be supporting this workshop which will be interpreted by an ASL-English interpreter and a Deaf interpreter. Best of all, its a FREE workshop!...
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Have you considered serving on the Silent Voice Board?

Call for Volunteer Board Members A community agency where you make a difference! Silent Voice is a not-for-profit agency that serves Deaf adults, youth, children, infants, and their families, in an American Sign Language (ASL) environment. We are dedicated to improving communication and relationships between Deaf and hearing family members and Deaf and hearing members…...
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Focus Group Participants Needed

The Ministry of Community and Social Services would like to better understand how individuals who use Interpreter services are benefiting from these services and what we can do to improve services and supports for those who require them. We welcome you to participate in an upcoming focus group. Please Click Here for ASL When: October…...
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Silent Voice Marathon team has reached 78% of their fundraising goal!

Dear all, Our Silent Voice Marathon team has reached 78% of their fundraising goal! The event is happening this Saturday. Our runners need your tremendous help to get to the goal! Another $2525 is needed. We are reaching out to our generous supporters like you. You can support any of our individual team members or…...
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Two young ambassadors win $5,000 for Silent Voice!

Linda Abrahams and Jamaica Ocampo, two students from Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School, won the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) competition highlighting Silent Voice’ cause to support members of the Deaf community. In recognition of this winning presentation, YPI Foundation donated $5,000 to our organization. Thank you Linda and Jamaica! You did a fantastic job…...
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A camper finds his voice: Fresh Air Fund | Toronto Star

Counsellor remembers the big-hearted deaf kid who now helps others. Each week during the campaign, campers and staff from Fresh Air Fund camps will share their memories in their own words. Mike Cyr began working at Silent Voice Sign Language Summer Program in 2000 and, in 2003, he became the agency’s full-time program director of…...
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