Delivering inclusive and accessible education and support
Available to clients in Ontario, DBCS’s Skills Development Services provide inclusive literacy and basic skills instruction for adults who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision in Ontario. Learners are placed in one-on-one or small group settings and are able to address a wide variety of learning goals, including employment, apprenticeship, post-secondary education, secondary school credits, and everyday skills that lead to greater independence.
The program operates year-round, features flexible scheduling, and is conducted using the student’s preferred communication method(s) to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all participants.
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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.
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement.
Are you or is someone you know interested in enrolling in our Skills Development services? Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
DBCS’s Skills Development Instructors connect one-on-one with clients to develop a customized plan that helps meet their personal learning goals. Wondering what kind of goals you can work on? Check out the learning goals section to get started.
Have a question about our Skills Development Services? Visit our frequently asked questions section to find an answer fast.