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Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf - Milton

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7801 5 Sideroad, L9T 2X7
Milton
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905-878-4932 or 416-449-9651
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Fax: 905-878-4934 or 416-449-8881
iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm
Last Updated: Aug 16, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

Visit the website to download program applications

Eligibility / Target Population

Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing with special needs

Fees

Service * assessed according to client needs * call the office for fee details

Executives

Jane Hooey - Chair of the Board
Monte Hardy - Chief Executive Officer
mhardy@bobrumball.org

Contacts

Babette Oliveira - Director, Seniors Services
416-449-9651 ext 126
Darin Kilfoyle - Director of Programs, Developmental Services
416-449-9651

Languages

English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL)

Language Notes

French website

Area Served

Milton

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Offers a variety of care and support services to deaf children, adults and seniors with a variety of needs including:
  • troubled youth
  • intellectual disability and deaf plus individuals
  • youth and adults with behavioural, emotional or psychiatric problems
  • young offenders
  • dually diagnosed individuals

Services include:
  • children's and adult's group homes
  • PAH Children's Mental Health Program: partnership with Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) * provide specialized children's mental health service for the deaf and hard of hearing children, youth and their families
  • Assisted Living Program for Deaf Seniors age 65 and older who require personal assistance with activities of daily living
  • Outreach Services: Personal Support Workers (PSW) provide in-home assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, medications reminder), light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
  • Respite care and parent relief: provides deaf individuals with special needs who live at home the opportunity to meet new friends and become involved in new activities in a signing environment while offering parents a break from the challenges of daily care * subsidized by an Individual’s Passport funding, respite options can also be purchased in Toronto or Milton during the day, overnights and weekends as well as a number of activity based camps and workshops are offered throughout the year
  • Sign Language Services: Classes are offered for hearing individuals from Grade 9 and up * courses are provided in Toronto and Milton & American Sign Language (ASL) instructors are certified to teach using the Signing Naturally Curriculum
  • Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf (BRHD): 64-bed home long-term care facility in Barrie provides a home-like atmosphere while supporting resident’s independence, sense of belonging and dignity * services include 24-hour nursing care, physicians, physiotherapy, personal support workers (PSW) to assist with the activities of daily living * activities and programs are directed by residents * housekeeping, hairdressing services, foot care, dental and eye clinics are also available * all meals are cooked on site


Services and Programs:

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About Us

It is the mission of the Bob Rumball Organizations to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2023: Suggest an edit
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