1. A condition which combines any
degree of hearing loss with any
degree of hearing loss that interferes
with communicating and acquiring
information; even though Deaf-Blind
persons may have varying levels of
useful vision and hearing.
Adults who are Deaf-Blind due to
accident, trauma, disease or
condition. RCMDB services may also
be extended to family members when
the service would also benefit the
Deaf-Blind individual.
To facilitate access to existing
opportunities and resources while
ensuring sensitivity of the needs of
Deaf-Blind Manitobans is respected.
We exist to promote opportunities for
independence, dignity and empowerment
for adults in Manitoba who have become
Deaf-Blind. We are committed to providing
quality services that are consumer driven
and responsive. Our services consist of
adaptive/adjustment services that
recognize the unique needs of Deaf-Blind
people. We are committed to an informed
and timely process, the provision of
accessible service and the recognition of
individuality and differing needs within or
target population.
Foster and teach independent living
skills
Provide information regarding Deaf-
Blind persons and support services
Network and provide consultation
and linking services to existing
community resources
Provide public education to inform
government and community groups
about specific needs of Deaf-Blind
people
Work as partners with the government
to effect change in public policy and
programs to accommodate the needs
of the Deaf-Blind community
Provide volunteers
Publish newsletters to keep clients and
other interested parties up to date on
resources and issues of concerns to the
Deaf-Blind community
Provide Service Support person (SSP)
A Deaf-Blind client with a SSP conversing
Definition of Deaf-Blind Mission Statement What we do
Who we serve
Our goal