CNIB Deafblind Community Services

Intervenor Services


Description

Provides Deafblind individuals with accurate information in an appropriate manner to enable them to make choices, plan future actions, communicate successfully, navigate their environment, and achieve as much independence as possible.

Services include:

  • communications to access services or participate in the community (such as going to the bank, the library, shopping, or attending a class)
  • accessing and sharing accurate information during meetings such as medical appointments or meeting with a lawyer
  • learning how to use community services such as public transportation
  • conducting daily activities

Intervenors are also available 24/7 to assist Deafblind persons in emergency situations.

Eligibility
Open to all Deafblind people in Ontario who are age 18 or older.
Application Process
Contact for an eligibility assessment.
Documents Required
None.
Toll Free
1-855-862-6001 - Emergency Intervenor Services
Office
905-688-0022 x5333
TTY
1-855-862-5999 - Emergency Intervenor Services
Web Site
https://deafblindservices.ca/programs-and-services/intervenor-services/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
565 Sanatorium Rd.
Unit 207
Hamilton, ON, L9C 7N4
Canada
Languages
American Sign Language, English, Other non-verbal communication methods are also available including: braille, large print notes, two-handed manual fingerspelling, and print on palm
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Last Updated On
August 26, 2025
Last Verified On
August 26, 2025
Address
565 Sanatorium Rd, Unit 207
ON, L9C 7N4

Hamilton clinic location of the non-profit organization Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario.


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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Contact for information.
Service Area(s)
  • Brant County
  • Hamilton
  • Niagara Region