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DeafBlind Ontario Services
DeafBlind Ontario Services
A not-for-profit organization
Creates safe and comfortable environments enabling congenitally deafblind individuals in Ontario, Canada to live more independently
DeafBlind Ontario Services supports deafblind adults with community-based housing, trained intervention support, independent living skills, work experience and other specialized support
Pictures of the DeafBlind Ontario Services Houses
Today……
Vision Statement
To support individuals who are deafblind to live and thrive within the community through residential and other
specialized services.
Mission Statement
We envision and advocate for a community where individuals who are deafblind have every opportunity to reach their
full potential.
DeafBlind Ontario Services Contributes to this Vision By:
Developing innovative programs while respecting the individual’s choice.
Providing specialized services. Strengthening the competencies of people
who touch the lives of individuals who are deafblind.
Delivering excellence and expertise in the field of deafblindness.
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Intervenors – A Specialized Profession
Intervenors are specially trained to act as the ‘eyes’ and ‘ears’ for people who are deafblind
Intervenors are specially trained to be partners in communication with people who are deafblind, providing the visual and auditory information necessary to enable the person who is deafblind to interact with other people and their environment.
Intervenors are trained to not only provide critical communication support, but to also address the additional physical, cognitive and medical challenges that individuals who are born deafblind often face
Training Schedules, Models and Services
TOUCH™
Total Communication Curriculum
REACH
DeafBlind Ontario Services is delivering individual programs with intervention and providing specialized residential services.
TOUCH™
TrainingOngoingUnique
CommittedHolistic ™
A specialized training model designed by the DeafBlind Ontario Services management team
DeafBlind Ontario Services is strengthening the competencies of people who touch the lives of individuals
who are deafblind.
TOUCH™ Components
Knowledge of deafblindness and its impact on learning and development
Knowledge of the intervention process, the role of the Intervenor and the ability to facilitate the process
Knowledge of communication, including methods and adaptations, and the ability to facilitate the development and use of communication skills
TOUCH™ Components
Knowledge of DeafBlind Ontario Services Program Module, including Casenote Writing and Service Tracking
Knowledge of the eye and ear
Knowledge of assistive devices and current technology
Professionalism and ethical practices
Total Communication Curriculum (TCC)
Teaches Intervenors what their roles are as communication partners
The implications of communicating with vision/hearing loss
Adapting methods of communication to meet the deafblind person’s needs
Recognizing behaviour as communication
Community Services - REACH
• REACH provides specialized expertise and support for adults who are congenitally deafblind at their current residences, such as nursing homes, foster homes, group homes, special care facilities, etc. REACH also supports individuals with a sensory loss who have a communication need.
• The REACH team consults with families, care givers and other professionals in order to develop a customized plan that meets the needs of each individual in their own environment.
Community Services - REACH
Pictures REACH Clients and Training
The REACH team trains the support team of the individual on implementation through our TOUCH™ training program. Every REACH program looks different for each individual and each supporting agency.
Community Services – SEASensory Exploration Arts
• Created to promote and foster artistic and creative expression among individuals with sensory impairments in a visual arts program.
• The program provides not only provides a meaningful outlet for artistic expression, it provides a tool for communication and connection to the world.
• Artists explore and experience many themes through their senses. They are given the opportunity to express their responses to these sensory experiences through visual arts, music, dance and drama without direction.
Community Services – SEASensory Exploration Arts
• Pictures of Clients involved in the SEA program
Focusing on theFundamentals
imagination
Service Model - Program Module
independence
intervention
Program ModuleThe Process...
Ensures Clients’ goals meet their desires, preferences and abilities, including attainability and measurement
Evaluates the process and function of clients’ goals, objectives and program service
Utilizes the service delivered to provide information for program activities, evaluation and funding submissions
Ensures the highest level of service is provided and reinforces our mission, vision and values
Focusing on the Fundamentals
Reflects the clients’ needs and desires through a “Person-Centred Approach” by “Focusing on the Fundamentals” ensures DeafBlind Ontario Services programs open the door to additional opportunities:Imagination A “Person-Centred Approach” to programming encourages Clients to dream and imagine the possibilities
InterventionTrained Intervenors will support clients to make it happen
IndependenceImagination and intervention encourages clients to reach their fullest potential as they move toward greater independence
The framework consists of three components:
• Client Program Portfolio• Service Tracking • Internal Audit – Service
Evaluation
Each component of the Program Module is linked.
Program Module Framework
Client Program Portfolio
Bi-Monthly Reports
Needs Assessment
(if applicable)
CurrentAbilities & Preferences
Internal ReviewResults
Multi-disciplinary
Program Team
Meeting Results
Client DailyLog
Glossary & Notes
Weekly Program Plan &
ProgramPlan Strategies
Client Goals &Strategies
Client Biography
Client ProgramPortfolio
Service Model into ShareVision database
“Person-Centred” Resident Plans Developed using the Multi-Disciplinary Program Team (MDPT)
meeting
Formal teams include: the client, the internal team, and family, friends, advocates, community resources, professionals and/or medical specialists when possible
Coordinator Regional Client Services coordinates meetings and follow-up process
Held every 18 months or earlier if significant life change occurs in resident’s life, requiring a review of the plan
A “Person-Centred Approach” goal tool is used to develop strategies based on client’s desired preferences, strengths and needs
Case Study # 1 – Esther
Developing innovative programs while respecting the individual’s choice.
Developing innovative programs while respecting the individual’s choice.
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Daily Client Log
Notes
Internal Review(IR)
Meetings
Bi-Monthly Reports
Client Goals
Weekly Program Plans
Multi-disciplinaryProgram Team
(MDPT) Meeting
Workings ofClient Goals
Service Tracking System utilized by direct staff daily
Tracks the type of service provided directly or indirectly with or for the resident
Type of service delivered is tracked in 10 minute intervals
Tracking offers statistical information
Information provides: history of the service delivered, ensures activities and programs enhance client’s quality of life, assists in strategic planning
Also portrays accountability to the Ministry for funding purposes
Internal Audit
Internal Audit involves the formation of a Service Evaluation committee once every 18 months
Committee includes: Quality of Community Engagement and Quality Assurance, at least one appointed member from Client Services committee, and at least one resource from the community
Committee randomly selects 3 to 5 client names in order to evaluate the Program Module, Service Tracking and minutes from MDPT
Bi-monthly reports, internal review and outcome measurements are utilized for this evaluation
Collaboration of each of these components;Supported living, flexible Service Model, Community
Partnerships and standardized training provides the opportunity and
potential to focus on the future on“ “ Imagination, Intervention and Independence ….Imagination, Intervention and Independence ….
going beyond boundaries”going beyond boundaries” with the adults at DeafBlind Ontario ServicesDeafBlind Ontario Services and
Community Partnerships through REACHREACH.
“Ever since she took my hand on the door-step of my home, she has been Ever since she took my hand on the door-step of my home, she has been not only my eyes and ears but also a light in all dark places, a bond between not only my eyes and ears but also a light in all dark places, a bond between me and life of the world.” Helen Kellerme and life of the world.” Helen Keller
Thank You,
from DeafBlind
Ontario Services