Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada
50 Main St. N3L 2E2 Paris, ON, Canada

The kindness continues...Richard shares his #BeKind painting from Toronto!

Deafblind International Research Network is offering another webinar series based on the booklets Communication and Congenital Deafblindness aimed at families of children and adults who were born with deafblindness or those with limited language (speech or sign) who wish to develop their own communication skills and the skills of their deafblind family member. Each webinar will be interactive and will have a maximum of 30 participants. Registrations are essential. See full details below #happylearning

Do you wanna build a snowman? Send in your photos to Katrina at [email protected] to enter!! Winner will be announced March 10th. Happy building!

After going out a walk with intervenor Nina, Hannah was asking about Ottawa and whether she could go on a bus ride there. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic this wasn’t possible. Thinking outside the box, intervenors Nina, Janet and Rose with the help of Katie and Martha created a virtual tour of the city of Ottawa, set up in the living room, where Hannah could be the bus driver navigating the group through the city.... She laughed and giggled the whole time shared program coordinator Karen. #FeelGoodFriday

And so the sledding begins Kingston resident, Martha is taking full advantage of #snowdays as she spends time outside on her new adaptive snow sled from Flaghouse Inc..

Hey Families! Is your child interested in music? Introducing Music Therapy for Kids! We appreciate that the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, in particular providing children with meaningful and engaging activities. We strongly believe in the efficiency of Music Therapy. ... The Music Therapy will be provided by Connecting In Rhythm Sensity’s long-time Music Therapy consultant. The sessions will be led by Markeeta Thompson, an intern who is completing her hours at Lansdowne Children’s Centre and beginning Music Therapy with children in the deafblind program at W. Ross Macdonald School. Meet Markeeta in this video: https://youtu.be/oBG-Oj3JFd4 The Music Therapy sessions will be offered online via Zoom. All you will need to participate is a computer and internet connection. Sessions will run from 30 to 45 minutes. Through Music Therapy your child with find their voice, rhythm and have fun in a collaborative virtual environment. Music Therapy is demonstrated to: Improve fine and gross motor coordination Help develop self-reliance, self-esteem and self-discipline Enhance social interactions Provide an immediate success experience. Music Therapy also: Encourages verbal and non-verbal self-expression Promotes and further develops creativity and individual thought Provides an opportunity to make choices and work with structure in a creative way Offers a non-verbal social experience by practicing leadership and turn-taking skills. And did we forget to mention that it’s free! If you are interested in having your child participate in Music Therapy, please contact Brian Shypula via e-mail bshypula@sensity,ca by Wednesday, Feb. 17.

YES, WE CAN...LOOK FORWARD TO THAT CONFERENCE!

Tonight's the night!! The first of two matinees virtual concerts begins at 6:30 p.m. EST! Links have gone out to those who have RSVP'd, ICYMI there's still time to tune in, contact [email protected] to secure your spot for this evenings performance!

Darby’s handmade card business is continuing to grow. The Peterborough resident recorded some impressive sales recently after advertising on Facebook, which she developed with intervenor Rachel at the beginning of December. Darby and Rachel visited Accurate Accounting & Tax Services in Woodview to fill a card order placed by company president Susan Northey. Susan is a strong supporter of Darby’s endeavors, previously sponsoring Darby to play sledge hockey with the Kawartha Bl...azers. Susan and Darby’s mom Allison went to high school together and Susan has been doing the family’s taxes for years. As a special thank you, Darby included one of her new hats that she has been knitting. As Darby and Rachel were leaving they were called back in as two other staff members wanted to buy cards. Darby sold $80 worth of Christmas cards and was asked when her hats would be available for sale. Darby was absolutely thrilled! Rachel said, adding that the staff wanted to support local this year and that Darby has always been a special customer. Because of COVID0-19 restrictions Darby is making special arrangements for sales of her cards. Check out Darby’s Custom Art on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top In the photo, Darby, left, is standing with Susan Northey, who is holding one of Darby's Christmas cards.

Here is Courtney getting into the Christmas spirit with new intervenor Sue as they make gingerbread houses together. Brighton resident Courtney truly loves Christmas and enjoys all of the different aspects of the holidays, including seeing Santa, decorating, baking, looking at the Christmas lights, wrapping and unwrapping presents and eating yummy treats.

This #ThrowbackThursday we wanted to share photos from our 2019 Sensitive Santa event , which was held locally in partnership with Sensity Deafblind and Sensor...y Support Network of Canada. Are you looking for a way to connect virtually with Santa? Visit brant.ca/InYourCommunity for a number of ways to reach the jolly man online!

She shoots! She scores! Lots of fun happening in Brighton as Courtney, Intervenor Sabrina and Intervenor Services Coordinator, Tyler spent the morning playing floor hockey. Courtney really enjoys playing in her gross motor room in her home. Courtney always ensures that everyone who’s in the room has a hockey stick to be able to participate. Courtney has a pro slap shot and often scores most of the goals shares program coordinator Tyler.

Happy Birthday Chris!

#FeelGoodFriday

This is a reminder that ImmersX and Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada virtual open house webinar begins tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m. RSVP or select link to join in!

Have you registered yet? Sensity invites you to attend an exciting and informative Virtual Webinar/Product Launch for the ImmersX Vibro-Tactile Chair, hosted at via Zoom on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. We ask participants to RSVP by contacting Chris Kostka at [email protected] or Samantha Gaspar at [email protected]

Thank you to all those who have served and are still serving #RemembranceDay virtual ceremony happening in #ParisOnt Note: Last Post and Moment of Silence is at the 5:00 minute mark.

Connie and intervenor Deb pay tribute to the fallen soldiers with poppies drawn on the apartment window. #LestWeForget

Thank you Countyof Brant You can visit the Sensory Trail located at Lions Park in #ParisOnt