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Organization: Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf - Milton  
Phone Numbers: 905-878-4932 or 416-449-9651
TTY: 905-875-4368 or 416-449-2728
Fax: 905-878-4934 or 416-449-8881
Email: info@bobrumball.org
Website: www.bobrumball.org
Address:
2395 Bayview Ave
Toronto, ON
M2L 1A2
Street Address:
7801 5 Sideroad, L9T 2X7
Milton
 
Intersection: Hwy 25 and 5 Sideroad
Location: Milton (Old Milton)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:
  Administration
Mon8:30am-5:30pm
Tue8:30am-5:30pm
Wed8:30am-5:30pm
Thu8:30am-5:30pm
Fri8:30am-5:30pm

Executives: Jane Hooey - Chair of the Board
Monte Hardy - Chief Executive Officer
mhardy@bobrumball.org
Public Contacts: Babette Oliveira - Director, Seniors Services
416-449-9651 ext 126
Darin Kilfoyle - Director of Programs, Developmental Services
416-449-9651
Service Description: Registered charity that provides better futures for deaf and deafblind children and adults with special needs, to help them reach their full potential, to experience a higher quality of life * offers a variety of care and support services to deaf children, adults and seniors with a variety of needs including:
  • troubled youth
  • intellectual disability and deaf plus individuals
  • youth and adults with behavioural, emotional or psychiatric problems
  • young offenders
  • dually diagnosed individuals

Services include:
  • children's and adult's group homes
  • PAH Children's Mental Health Program: partnership with Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) * provide specialized children's mental health service for the deaf and hard of hearing children, youth and their families
  • Assisted Living Program for Deaf Seniors age 65 and older who require personal assistance with activities of daily living
  • Outreach Services: Personal Support Workers (PSW) provide in-home assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, medications reminder), light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
  • Respite care and parent relief: provides deaf individuals with special needs who live at home the opportunity to meet new friends and become involved in new activities in a signing environment while offering parents a break from the challenges of daily care * subsidized by an Individual’s Passport funding, respite options can also be purchased in Toronto or Milton during the day, overnights and weekends as well as a number of activity based camps and workshops are offered throughout the year
  • Sign Language Services: Classes are offered for hearing individuals from Grade 9 and up * courses are provided in Toronto and Milton & American Sign Language (ASL) instructors are certified to teach using the Signing Naturally Curriculum
  • Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf (BRHD): 64-bed home long-term care facility in Barrie provides a home-like atmosphere while supporting resident’s independence, sense of belonging and dignity * services include 24-hour nursing care, physicians, physiotherapy, personal support workers (PSW) to assist with the activities of daily living * activities and programs are directed by residents * housekeeping, hairdressing services, foot care, dental and eye clinics are also available * all meals are cooked on site

Fees: Service * assessed according to client needs * call the office for fee details
Application: Visit the website to download program applications
Eligibility / Target Population: Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing with special needs
Languages: English * French * American Sign Language (ASL)
Language Notes: French website
Area Served:
Milton  
See Also: Deafness and Hearing Loss
Housing and Residential Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
Respite Care Facilities for Adults with Disabilities
Respite Care for Children with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on September 3, 2024

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"About Us"
It is the mission of the Bob Rumball Organizations to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve