Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf

Record #: CDR0103
Last Modified: 30 Dec 2020
Last Full Update: 30 Dec 2020

Description & Services

Description Offers the following services: 
 
BOB RUMBALL CENTRE FOR THE DEAF (BCRD) 
416-449-9651 * TTY 416-449-2728 * fax 416-449-8881 
The centre operates a wide variety of programs, some residential and some day programs. Also operates residential housing off-site in several areas around Toronto. 
 
On site services include: 
Supportive housing apartments for Deaf and Deaf-blind seniors; day program; literacy programs for Deaf adults; preschool for Deaf children; support program for parents with newly diagnosed infants; Early Years Centre for the local community (including deaf parents and children); and residential and day programs for Deaf adults with complex needs. 
 
Also offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes to the general public of all ages. 
 
BOB RUMBALL ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE DEAF (BRAD) 
905-878-4932 * TTY 905-875-4368 * fax 905- 878-4934 
Located in the Milton/Halton Hills area. Provides a variety of care and support to deaf children and adults with a variety of needs including troubled youth, developmentally delayed and Deaf plus individuals, youth and adults with behavioral, emotional or psychiatric problems, young offenders and dually diagnosed individuals. Residential and day services. 
Also offers American Sign Language classes to residents of Halton and surrounding areas. 
 
RUMBALL (ONTARIO) CAMP OF THE DEAF (OCD) 
705-378-2898 * TTY 705-378-0512 * fax 705-378-0380 
Interdenominational Christian camp located south of Parry Sound, offering worship programs, spiritual services, counselling and Bible camp. 
 
BOB RUMBALL HOME FOR THE DEAF 
Located in Barrie, this 64 bed long-term care home is specially designed for the care of deaf or deaf-blind residents. 
Contact Shirley Cassel 705-719-6700 
To apply contact your local community care access centre (CCAC) 
 
THE MANOR 
A rental facility for meetings and small gatherings. All proceeds from the rental of this meeting facility go towards the Ontario Mission for the Deaf (OCD). 
416-447-2378 * TTY 416-445-5959 * fax 416-447-7465 * email: joannebursa@bobrumball.org 
 
Please see our website for other locations in Milton, Barrie, and Parry Sound.
Hours Office: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Areas Served Ontario ; Peel Region
Eligibility Ages: 99 year(s) and under 
 
Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; age requirements depend on the program
Application Self referral for most programs 
For Long-Term Care Home: must apply through local CCAC
Fees Program - Varies with program ; Service ; Deposit - For facility rental
Languages English ; American Sign Language (ASL)

Contact Information

Address & Map
BRCD
2395 Bayview Ave
North York, ON M2L 1A2
 
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Intersection Bayview Ave and Post Rd
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone 416-449-9651
Fax 416-449-8881
After Hours Phone 416-449-9651 Answering machine
TTY Phone 416-449-2728
Website www.bobrumball.org
Primary Contact Derek Rumball, Director, Rumball (Ontario) Camp for the Deaf (OCD); Phone: 705-378-2898
Alternate Contact Shirley Cassel, Administrator, Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf (BRHD); Phone: 705-719-6700
Primary Executive Karen Chambers, Executive Director (BRAD); Phone: 905-878-4932
Volunteer Coordinator Gail Chevalier, Coordinator of Volunteers (BRCD), BRCD; Phone: 416-449-9651 ext 156; Email: gchevalier@bobrumball.org

Other Details

Service Level (50) Non Profit

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