Deaf Literacy Initiative is Ontario’s umbrella organization for literacy in the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community. Our services are accessible and culturally appropriate and include: training, research, networking, and resources.
Deaf Literacy Initiative operates with the generous support of the MLTSD: Ministry of Labour Training and Skills Development.
DLI brings together the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community through outreach and an accessible, Deaf-friendly website.
DLI advances literacy opportunities by working with the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community in developing online resources and by providing and advocating for necessary equipment.
DLI sells goods and services to fund new resources and to provide needed support to the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community.
""DDS is thankful for the ongoing collaboration and DLI’s desire to create innovative tools and resources to enhance literacy within the Deaf community. Over the past year Jeff Panasuik has been diligent in providing training and conducting research to ensure the highest quality of service is delivered to Ontario’s Deaf stream literacy service providers. Jeff is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate people we know. Staff at Deaf Literacy Initiative and the Board of Directors are a trem"
""DLI has been dedicated to including CNIB Deafblind Community Services in planning and creating a more accessible program for the Deafblind stream. Jeff is very community-minded, and we appreciate the collaboration to proactively design resources under Universal Design for Learning. We are also thankful for the information sharing and additional support from DLI and look forward to future possibilities!""
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