By Mallorie Rast June is Canada’s national DeafBlind Awareness month, and this year Saskatchewan has a bigger reason to take notice as a new support program under CNIB and SDHHS is launching, making Saskatchewan the 2nd province in Canada to offer services to those who suffer from vision and hearing impairment. When you think of… Continue reading Sask. Currently the 2nd Province in Canada to Offer Increased Services to the Deafblind Population
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Saskatchewan Proclaims Deafblind Awareness Week
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed June 7-13, as Deafblind Awareness Week. Individuals are considered deafblind if they have a combined loss of both hearing and vision to the point that neither can be used as a primary source of information gathering and communication. In this year’s budget, the Ministry of Social Services will be… Continue reading Saskatchewan Proclaims Deafblind Awareness Week