NOTE: Due to the effects of the COVID-19 virus, the Bougie Bingo Benefit in Support of People Who Are Deafblind will be a virtual event to take place on Thursday, May 27, 2021. BUY TICKETS The first annual Canadian Helen Keller Centre (CHKC) Bougie Bingo Benefit in Support of People Who Are Deafblind will take […]

Below you will find a list of the April 2021 activities. Tuesday, April 6 Knitting Club (Zoom) 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Seniors Drop-In (Zoom) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 Chair Yoga (Zoom) 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. World Current Events Club (Zoom) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 8 BINGO […]

Canadian Helen Keller Centre is a diverse place. Not only the staff, but also the individuals that we serve. It is a reflection of the city of Toronto. Black, Muslim, Pakistani, Indian, LGBTQ, every one of all backgrounds are represented at CHKC. Consumer and employee, Nadine Anderson, lives quite the life. If you were to […]

Below you will find a list of the March 2021 activities. Monday, March 1 World Current Events Club (Zoom) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2 Lunch and Learn (Zoom) 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Friday, March 5 Mindfulness Club (Zoom) 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 9 Knitting Club (Zoom) 11:00 a.m. […]

As an intervenor Tasha Archer takes pride in being the eyes and ears for persons who are both deaf and blind. “When I think of being an intervenor I think of selflessness. Knowingly putting your own opinions and feelings aside to assist someone in communicating with and understanding the world on their terms.” After four years […]

Fareeda Adam became an intervenor because of her niece, who has hearing difficulties. “She had a hard time accepting that being different is okay. At a very young age, I always wanted to work and assist a vast variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures.” A graduate of the Intervenor for Deaflbind Persons Program […]