About Us

CNIB Deafblind Community Services (DBCS) is one of Canada’s leading providers of specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind.

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Who we are

Our services enable people who are Deafblind to maximize their independence and engagement with the world around them.

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Marjorie McGuffin Wood, founder of “Dots and Taps” magazine, and husband Eric.
Our history

For more than 60 years, DBCS has been one of Canada’s leading providers of services for people who are Deafblind. As we look to the future, we hope to continue to expand our services supporting Canadians who are Deafblind from coast to coast.

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Testimonials

Our clients know us best. Read the latest testimonials from DBCS’s clients from across Canada.

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Deafblind Awareness Month

Each June, people who are Deafblind, service providers, and supporters come together to make a difference and raise awareness in honour of Deafblind Awareness Month.

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Our team

CNIB Deafblind Community Services is made up of a diverse team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals.

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Reports and publications

Learn more about our finances, the work we do and the people we support through our archived reports and publications.

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Careers

Think you’d be a good fit for the DBCS team? We're looking to develop our team with passionate individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others.

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See the Programs and Services we offer

We offer a range of intervenors and literacy programs and services to people located in Ontario and Saskatchewan. See if any of our programs and services could help you today.