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DBCS’s Skills Development Program is available to adults who are blind, Deafblind or have low vision who are residents of Ontario.
All clients must be at least 19 years and older, and possess literacy considered below a Grade 12 level. All learners must have a level of proficiency in the language of instruction that demonstrates that they will fully benefit from the program.
Classes are currently available in Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, and London. Students are able to attend classes virtually or in-person in a variety of locations including on-site classrooms, community locations and in the student’s home.
DBCS’s instructors follow the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework, which is competency-based and supports the development of adult learners and literacy programming.
Did you know?
DBCS’s Skills Development Program is the only Get SET (Skills, Education, Training) program for Deafblind, blind, and low-vision adults in Ontario.
DBCS Intervenor Services
Emergency Intervenor Services
In an emergency:
Toll-free phone: 1-855-862-6001
TTY: 1-855-862-5999
SMS: 905-745-7112
Email: cnibdbs@answerplus.ca
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DBCS is committed to the highest standards of client care. Do you have feedback that you’d like to share with us? Submit your ideas, feedback or complaint using the DBCS Client Feedback Report.