Date and Time: December 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Time

Webinar Description:
Enhance your understanding of sensory loss and its wide-ranging impact with DeafBlind Ontario Services. This webinar will build your awareness of the factors that affect individuals with sensory loss, empower you to understand the needs of people with sensory loss and provide practical, actionable strategies for improving your approach and practice. We’ll dive into expanding your communication knowledge and exploring effective methods for connecting with people who have a sensory loss or rely on non-traditional forms of communication. You'll learn valuable insights and gain the confidence to foster better support and empowerment!

By the end of this webinar you will:

• Identify the key factors that impact individuals living with sensory loss.
• Distinguish between the differing support needs of people with sensory loss. 
• Describe strategies to improve work practices -Recognize various effective communication methods for people with a sensory loss.
• Discuss non-traditional forms of communication used by people with sensory loss. 
  
   

Presenters:
Angela Brown is the Facilitator of Training & Enrichment at DeafBlind Ontario Services. Angela is involved in the development and delivery of DeafBlind Ontario Services’ internal training including the TOUCH™ Inspire program—a specialized training initiative for intervenors. She also provides training on sensory loss and communication strategies to external support agencies. Angela is a Certified DeafBlind Intervenor Specialist. Her professional background includes experience in a variety of support services and as a registered paediatric nurse in the UK. 

Theresa Merrifield is a Facilitator of Community Services at DeafBlind Ontario Services. In her role, Theresa collaborates with community organizations who support people that are deafblind, offering mentoring and specialized training to meet their dual sensory loss and communication needs. Theresa is a Certified DeafBlind Intervenor Specialist. Her professional background includes a Developmental Services Worker diploma and working in the Intervenor Services field for 24 years.

Fees: (All fees are plus HST)

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