Deaf Services Canada

Family Fun Day
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym – Oakville, 245 Wyecroft Rd, Unit #3, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3Y6, Canada
We’re hosting a Family Fun Day with We Rock the Spectrum! This is an indoor playground where kids can run, climb, swing, dress-up and have so much fun!
If you have Deafdisabled children – they are more than welcome to come! This space is perfect for everyone. It’s a comfortable, safe space for everyone to play with each other.
When: Saturday, November 8th, from 1 pm to 4pm
Where: We Rock the Spectrum (245 Wyecroft Rd, Unit #3, Oakville, ON L6K 3Y6)
Please RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DNW3EWNapH

Discover Canada
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Discover Canada Fall 2025 Classes is back!
When: Every Wednesday, starting on October 1st to November 19th, 2025
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: on Zoom
Please RSVP: discovercanada@www.deafservices.ca

Deaf Parents Workshop - Managing Stress - Children
2025-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Silent Voice Canada Head Office, 60 St. Clair Ave. E, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5, Canada
Do you want to learn about healthy nutrition? Come and join us at the workshop!
This workshop is for Deaf Parents only.

When: Tuesday, October 28, from 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Silent Voice Office

Please rsvp m.tekle@www.deafservices.ca.

Kids Halloween Party
2025-10-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Durham Deaf Services Office, 900 King St, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1H2, Canada
Durham Deaf Services, a division of Silent Voice Canada is hosting a Children’s Halloween Party on October 25th at 1:30 Pm until 3:30PM. Please RSVP by using the link below by October 22nd!
RSVP HERE
The cost of $5.00 per child goes towards supporting Children and Youth Programs at Silent Voice Canada and its division Durham Deaf Services.
Drop off your kids in their costumes for a fun filled afternoon with games, crafts, activities and even learning ASL!

Workshop with CRA and Service Canada
2025-10-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Our CSS team is proud to host a joint workshop with CRA and Service Canada. Come and join us online and learn more on what they offer. There are several things that will benefit you for your future.
Come and check it out.
If you have any questions, please contact Kateryna at settlement@www.deafservices.ca.

To rsvp, please email rsvp@www.deafservices.ca.

Deaf Parents Workshop - Healthy Nutrition
2025-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Silent Voice Canada Head Office, 60 St. Clair Ave. E, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5, Canada
Do you want to learn about healthy nutrition? Come and join us at the workshop!

This workshop is for Deaf Parents only.

When: Tuesday, October 21, from 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Silent Voice Office

Please rsvp m.tekle@www.deafservices.ca.

Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025
2025-10-18 00:00 - 2025-10-19 23:59
Silent Voice is pleased to once again be an official charity for the 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. We have raised tens of thousands of dollars for our programs and services through the years by being part of this wonderful event, and we hope to raise significant dollars this year as well. But we can only do so with your support!
You can participate virtually ANYTIME throughout the month of October.
If you are unable to participate, please choose to support a member of our Silent Voice team who will be running or walking to raise funds for Silent Voice. All funds raised go towards our vital programs, services, and direct support!
Register as a Participant

Go to www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com
Register (top right of the page)
Register Now (middle of page)
Create a new Race Roster account if it’s your first time, or sign in if you have participated before.
Pick your event (5k in person, or virtual or marathon etc)
Once registered, a fundraising page is automatically created for the participant.
Pick Silent Voice Canada from the drop down and join our team. Our team is called Silent Voice 50 Years in the Deaf Community.
Edit your fundraising page however you like. Once done, an automatic URL will be created with your fundraising page that you can send to anyone you wish.

Make a Donation

Go to www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com
Go to “Community & Fundraising” (tabs on the top)
Go to “List of Official Charities” (halfway down the page on the left).
Select an Organization (on left side of the page)
Search for Silent Voice Canada, then “View Organization”.
Donate to any team member. Our Team is called Silent Voice 50 Years in the Deaf Community
Once you donate, an automatic confirmation will be emailed to you, along with an official tax receipt.

Play Group for DHH Kids/Siblings
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf, 2395 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M2L 1A2, Canada
Join us for the playgroup for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Siblings aged 0-5 years.
When: October 9th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Where: Rumball EarlyON (in the Manor House), 2395 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON
If you have any questions, please contact Vida (PDSB) at vida.peric@ontario.ca or Sheila (EarlyON Child and Family Centre) at skellen@bobrumball.org

Deaf Youth Night Out
2025-10-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Silent Voice Canada Head Office, 60 St. Clair Ave. E, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5, Canada
GET A FREE TICKET TO CANADA’S WONDERLAND!! This is for all Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youths, ages 15 – 21!
Come out to our first Deaf Youth Night Out on October 8, 2025, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
We are meeting at the Silent Voice office (60 St. Clair Ave E, Suite 400, Toronto).
This will be a social time and a brainstorming session! We need your help to come up with ideas for outings! Register here now!

ASL Chat
2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
ASL Chat is back! Join us online for a fun evening with Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth in grades 7–9.
Happening on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 PM EST — we can’t wait to see you there!

Deaf Parents Workshop - Immunization
2025-10-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Silent Voice Canada Head Office, 60 St. Clair Ave. E, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5, Canada
Do you want to learn about immunization? Come and join us at the workshop!

This workshop is for Deaf Parents only.

When: Tuesday, October 7th, from 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Silent Voice Office

Please rsvp m.tekle@www.deafservices.ca.

Agency Name Change 2025 Deadline
2025-09-30 00:00 - 23:59
Hold on! Don’t scroll! You still have time!
Whoa, let me back up.
I’m Kelly, the executive director of Silent Voice Canada. You know that this year we are celebrating our 50th, right? But at the same time, we are taking a close look at the name of our agency. Does it still match our programs and services? Does it reflect the needs of the Deaf community? Is it easy to sign? SILENT VOICE like this? VOICE like this or this? VOICE SILENT?
So now we are grabbing the opportunity on the occasion of our 50th, to consider the next 50 years and what they might look like, and maybe we go forward with a new name for the agency.
Your ideas are welcome! Please consider what name would be appropriate for Silent Voice Canada programs and services? And includes expansions with Durham Deaf Services and more growth?
Your ideas can be submitted on our website, in ASL, or in English; you can add a rationale if you want. But we want your name ideas. The deadline is September 30. You still have time, but it’s running out! Please send your ideas now! We want to start the next 50 years with a new, refreshed name!
Thank you!
Submit Your Names Here!

Annual General Meeting - Celebrate 2024
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
You’re invited! Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Don’t forget to RSVP through silent.voice@www.deafservices.ca!

To view both pages of the PDF that contain details and meeting agenda, you can view them by clicking on links below:
Flyer Page 1 | Flyer Page 2
See you there!

Deaf Parents Workshop - Safety for Children
2025-09-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Silent Voice Canada Head Office, 60 St. Clair Ave. E, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5, Canada
Safety for Children – September 30th from 11 am to 1 pm. This workshop is for the Deaf Parents.
Please RSVP: m.tekle@www.deafservices.ca.

4th Annual Welcoming Week BBQ 2025
2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | High Park, 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 2Z3, Canada
Silent Voice is thrilled to announce our Annual Welcoming Week BBQ on September 20th, from 11 am-4 pm at High Park.
This year, we not only welcome Deaf and Hard-of Hearing newcomers, but we are also celebrating Silent Voice’s 50th Anniversary serving in the Deaf community!
Join us for an exciting day of celebration, enjoy delicious food, fun games, special presentations and exciting raffle prizes!
Although there is no admission fee, we invite everyone to contribute what they can or make a donation.
RSVP by September 15: https://silent-voice.zohobackstage.com/50thAnniversaryCelebrationBBQ

Deaf Parents Workshop - Ready for Kindergarden
2025-09-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Silent Voice Canada Head Office, 60 St. Clair Ave. E, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5, Canada
Ready for Kindergarden – September 16th from 11 am to 1 pm. This workshop is for the Deaf parents and it is a vitural workshop.
RSVP to get Zoom link: m.tekle@www.deafservices.ca.

Play Group for DHH Kids/Siblings
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf, 2395 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M2L 1A2, Canada
Join us for the playgroup for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Siblings aged 0-5 years.The playgroup will be at Rumball EarlyON, in the Manor House.If you have any questions, please contact Vida (PDSB) at vida.peric@ontario.ca or Sheila (EarlyON Child and Family Centre) at skellen@bobrumball.org.

DDS is hosting the 3rd online 50/50 Raffle this year!
2025-09-01 08:30 - 2025-09-24 12:00 | Durham Deaf Services Office, 900 King St, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1H2, Canada
Durham Deaf Service, a division of Silent Voice Canada, is hosting the 3rd Online 50/50 of this year!
Ticket prices start at: 3 for $5.00, 10 for $15.00, 20 for $25.00, and 40 for $40.00!
The Raffle opens September 1st at 8:30 AM and closes on September 24th at 12PM, and the draw will happen at Durham Deaf Services office at 3PM.
Of all funds raised, half goes to the winning ticket, and the rest of the funds will go towards programs and services of Durham Deaf Services and Silent Voice Canada.

Buy Tickets Now

Tenant and Landlord Rights in Ontario
2025-08-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Durham Deaf Services Office, 900 King St, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1H2, Canada
Please rsvp at rds@www.deafservices.ca if you would like to attend this workshop!

Credit Cards and Interest
2025-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Durham Deaf Services Office, 900 King St, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1H2, Canada

First Aid and CPR Training
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-08 17:00 | Durham Deaf Services Office, 900 King St, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1H2, Canada
Are you interested in taking a First Aid course? LIMITED SPOTS! Grab and register NOW!
A course cost $165 dollars + a certificate valid for 3 years.
When: July 7th and 8th, 2025
Where:
Durham Deaf Services
900 King Street, E.
Oshawa, ON
Please RSVP: asl.programs@www.deafservices.ca

Discover Canada
2025-06-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Discover Canada Spring 2025 classes will be every Wednesday from April 30 to June 18, 2025.
Where: On Zoom
Please register for these classes by emailing discovercanada@www.deafservices.ca.

Deaf Parents Workshop: Managing Stress
2025-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Silent Voice Canada Head Office, 60 St. Clair Ave. E, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5, Canada
This workshop is for Deaf parents who want to learn more about being parents.
Please RSVP by emailing m.tekle@www.deafservices.ca and we will see you there!

Career Exploration Workshop
2025-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Silent Voice Canada Head Office, 60 St. Clair Ave. E, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5, Canada
Employment services are hosting a workshop about career exploration and you are invited!
Please RSVP by emailing us at rsvp@www.deafservices.ca.
