Silent Voice Canada Inc

[ Add Record Add Record |  Suggest an Update |  Print Version (New Window) ]
Record #: CDR0072 Last Modified: 22 May 2013 Last Full Update: 22 May 2013
Record Details
Social MediaWebsite Website: silentvoice.ca/
SOCIAL_MEDIA_ICONWebsite
Phone
Office Phone416-463-1104
Fax416-778-1876
TTY Phone416-463-3928
Address/Location Info
Address50 St. Clair Ave E, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M4T 1M9
 
View Google Map
Located In CommunityToronto East
IntersectionYonge & St.Clair
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionSilent Voice Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing services to deaf children, adults and families in ASL (American Sign Language). Services & Programs offered include: 
* Special assistance A Deaf community worker is available for special assistance to deaf adults at the office (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm) * Services provided include filling out English forms, making voice telephone calls or making community referrals 
* The Family Communication Program (FCP) for families with a deaf family member. Silent Voice matches families with a deaf native signer who goes to the family's home to introduce the family to sign language and Deaf culture * Tax Clinic in cooperation with the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants, offers a tax clinic where deaf people receive help with their annual Revenue Canada tax return * The Saturday Program is an extension of SLSP throughout the school year at a local Community Centre * structured for children (5-12yrs) with all signing abilities. 
* Sign Language Summer Program (SLSP) a summer day camp in American Sign Language for deaf children and hearing children who have deaf parents, sisters or brothers and is structured for children (6-14yrs) with all signing abilities * The Youth Program 
an ongoing program to Deaf Youth (13yrs & over)
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas ServedGreater Toronto Area - including Peel Region
ApplicationSelf referral
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
E-Mailsilent.voice@silentvoice.ca
Websitewww.silentvoice.ca
Primary ContactGayathri Samaroo, Office Coordinator; Email: g.samaroo@silentvoice.ca
Primary ExecutiveMaureen Haan, Executive Director; Email: m.haan@silentvoice.ca
Volunteer CoordinatorAndrea Kraus, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteer@silentvoice.ca
Other Info
MeetingsCall for meeting times and places
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsCamping ; Camps ; Children ; Deafness ; Drop-in centres ; Impaired hearing ; Information and referral ; Physical disabilities ; Recreational activities ; Sign language courses ; Volunteer opportunities
Broader TermsAge groups ; Disabilities ; Education ; Educational programs ; Impaired hearing ; Instructional programs ; Language instruction ; Outdoor activities ; Physical disabilities ; Recreation ; Recreational activities ; Recreational facilities ; Volunteering