About OAD
Ontario Association of the Deaf (OAD) is Canada's oldest Deaf non-profit consumer
organization.
OAD is working for the purpose of ensuring equality and protecting
the rights of Deaf Ontarians. OAD was founded in 1886 by two Deaf instructors from
the Belleville Institution for the Deaf, now known as Sir James Whitney. OAD depends
on both public donations and government funding for our operations.
The organization
was incorporated in 1963.
Welcome to the Ontario Association of the Deaf
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We were excited to inform you that the TD Bank Group again proudly supports OAD’s Mayfest. We must thank TD for their true commitment as a loyal sponsor.
Our Mission
Working together to ensure a better future for Deaf Ontarians.
Our Mandate
Provide leadership, resources, and activities that promotes and protect rights, equality, and access of Deaf Ontarians.
To our valued Deaf Consumers
and Associates
Please fill out the Quality of Life form and
send to OAD office ASAP
Read the PDF about email and fax.
Brief announcement on 911 text for Deaf (CTRC) Click on image (Wayne) for ASL video
Dated - Feb 4, 2013
OAD received a letter from Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Re: Fire code and building code.
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Dated - Jan 24, 2013
OAD send a letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Re: an audible alarm device
UPDATES about CRTC
by CAD and BCVRS!!!!!
www.youtube.com
BCVRS is happy to finally share the news about CRTC updates that was well received by the committee ...
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Dated - March 13, 2013
Mayfest - May 10, 2013
The registration form is available
at Mayfest link.
Contact Lori Archer for more info at: lori@deafontario.ca
OVRS Committe Vlog
Please spread the word and email OntarioVRSC@gmail.com to sign up and help us make this happen!!
VRS IN CANADA needs YOU!
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Dated - March 15, 2013
CRTC invites comments on the potential for a Video Relay Service for Canadians who
are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or speech impaired.
lease submit your comments to them
by May 27, 2013.
Click this link NOW!