Programs and Projects
Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women's Program
In response to community-identified needs Springtide Resources set up this program to address barriers to service for abused women with disabilities and Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing women. This program is designed to meet the needs of a range of service providers including managers, counsellors, shelter and crisis workers, victim service workers, police, health care providers and advocates. We build on your group/organizations strengths to create a more accessible, disability and Deaf positive environment for staff, board, clients and volunteers. Specifically, we can offer:
1. Exploration of effective ways to improve access to services for women with disabilities and Deaf women (including modification of polities, practices and procedures)
2. An understanding of the implications for your service of recent and pending legislation
3. Training on how to work with visual language interpreters and deaf-blind intervenors
4. Follow-up support in making change in your group/organization
5. Networking/partnership opportunities with others working to improve access for all women 6. A tailor-made training/consultation geared to your group/organization's needs.
Funder / Funding Information:
United Way Toronto
Associated Staff: Fran Odette, Program Manager
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