Health Insight
CAMPAIGN: Celebrating Deaf Communities (2026)
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Build A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere
On International Day of Sign Languages, we celebrate sign languages as human rights and call for a world where deaf people can sign anywhere. Sign language is more than communication Every day, millions of deaf people around the world use sign languages to communicate, learn, work, build relationships and participate in their communities. National sign languages are not simply...
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Bob Rumball: Providing Opportunities for Deaf in Communication-Rich Environment
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf provides critical support to deaf communities through all phases of their lives. As a deaf person, navigating a world where most people don’t know sign language can be challenging. That’s why organizations that provide accessible and community-focused support for the Deaf are a critical lifeline. One of those is the Bob...
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Lighthouse for a New Era of Deaf Arts and Culture
This Canadian nonprofit highlights the beauty of Deaf art, providing a Deaf space designed to inspire the next generation of Deaf talent. For centuries, art has played a pivotal role in connecting communities, sharing history and telling stories. It’s a language all its own, transcending natural barriers and bringing people together from all walks of...
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Building a More Accessible Toronto Pearson
Toronto Pearson’s services and programs help Deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers, plus passengers with other disabilities, navigate the airport more comfortably. Travelling can be stressful for anyone, from making sure you arrive at the airport on time and navigating security to finding your gate before boarding begins. For people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, as well...
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Awareness of Options to Protect Hearing Health Is Important for Adults
Changes in hearing can affect your everyday life. Be proactive about your hearing health through regular checks. As they go about their busy lives, many adults may be unaware of changes in their hearing. “Because hearing loss is often very gradual, people may not notice it or unknowingly compensate through things like focusing harder on...
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How Accessible, Deaf-Led Services Are Making a Difference Across Canada
This Canadian Island may be small in population size, but it’s making big strides when it comes to accessibility and Deaf-led social services. For the Deaf community, a lack of access to ‘commonplace’ social services has sadly become the ‘norm’. Organizations and associations simply don’t accommodate for Deaf people the way they do the hearing population. For over 20 years, the...
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A Critical Resource for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Newcomers to Canada
The Canadian Hearing Services Deaf-led Settlement Program helps newcomers who are Deaf or hard of hearing overcome language, communication, and integration barriers. Adapting to a new country is challenging, especially if you’re Deaf or hard of hearing. Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) helps to ease this transition through its Deaf-led Settlement Program and Language Instruction for Newcomers to...
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From the NHL to Advocacy: Jim Kyte on Inclusion
The former NHL player shares how adaptation, perseverance, and self-advocacy shaped his career and continue to guide his accessibility work.
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Daniel Durant on Deaf Talent, Access and Representation
The actor discusses authentic representation, communication, and why greater access can help Deaf performers focus fully on their craft.
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Marlee Matlin on the Power of Deaf Representation
Marlee Matlin, American actress, author, and advocate, reflects on Deaf representation, authentic storytelling and what meaningful inclusion can look like for future generations.