Roxanna Spruyt Rocks

Deaf Communities are diverse and intersectional, with Deaf people found among all cultural, linguistic, and ethnic minorities. Let’s work together to ensure the right to use sign languages is extended to all peoples around the world. #IWDP #IWDP2021 #IDSignLanguages

📣 We are seeking Bingo #Volunteers for 2 hour long shifts per month at #Peterborough Delta Bingo & Gaming. Start date is Nov 1. With your help, we raise awareness and funds that benefit the people we support. Contact: 905-853-2862 ext. 233 or visit: bit.ly/2WPTvH2

Learn more about the mechanisms of vision and hearing, common eye conditions and maximizing residual vision and hearing at our Introduction to Sensory Loss workshop on Sept. 27: bit.ly/3yAYRnh

Today, Sep 23, is International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL). Unique, personal ‘name signs’ are a way to identify someone without fully spelling their name in sign language. Take a look at this video we made to celebrate #IDSignLanguages during #IWDP: youtube.com/watch?v=sYF8RG5t…

Deaf Communities worldwide are part of an expansive network of local, regional, national & global organizations which seek to promote human rights through sign languages. Read more about Barb & her message about equality for Deaf people: bit.ly/3ksxNlM #IWDP #IWDP2021

With over 300 sign languages used around the globe, national sign languages are the native languages of more than 70 million Deaf people worldwide. They are also used by millions of others who are part of vibrant national sign language communities. #IWDP #WFDeaf #IDSignLanguages

💻 Gain new knowledge and understanding of vision and hearing losses at Introduction to Sensory Loss, an interactive, virtual workshop on Sept. 27. Register: bit.ly/2W1umsv #SensoryLoss #LearningOpportunity

Equality important for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing: newswire.ca/news-releases/eq… #IWDP2021 #IWDP @WFDeaf_org

A big thank you to Dave from Leuschner’s Lawn and Landscape, Mike from Eisses Brothers Excavating, and Janet from Brayford Sod for their donation of weed removal, topsoil & sod for our Barrie supported living home. Thanks to James at Gregor Homes Ltd for making this possible!

Sept 12-18 is Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week. DSPs are the heart & soul of supports for people with disabilities. We want to thank our DSPs for the difference they make for each of the people we support, every day. youtube.com/watch?v=TcMn1G7O…

📣 We are seeking Bingo #Volunteers for 2 hour long shifts per month at #Peterborough Delta Bingo & Gaming. Start date is Nov 1. With your help, we raise awareness and funds that benefit the people we support. Contact: 905-853-2862 ext. 233 or visit: bit.ly/2WPTvH2

We are one of 30 charities benefitting from the @MagnaHoedown Community Fund. Proceeds from the online auction will benefit each charity, including us! Participate by texting HOEDOWN to 289-216-5901 to view the Silent Auction. Check out Lots 1307, 1308, 1311. Auction ends on Sat!

Yeehaw! Do you have plans Sep. 18? Catch Beverley Mahood along with Leah Daniels and past Magna Hoedown Showdown winners. Tickets are pay what you can - every dollar counts and supports 30 Magna Hoedown Community Fund recipients, including us! hoedown.ca/the-event/saturda…

The early 🐦bird catches the worm 🐛! Get your 50-50 raffle tickets before Sept. 17 at 2:59pm for your chance to win the early bird prize of $500! Draw #5 closes on October 1st. Get your tickets: winwinwin5050.ca/ #WinBig #EarlyBird #WINWINWIN Licence #1203195

Sept 12-18 is Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week. DSPs are the heart & soul of supports for people with disabilities. We want to thank our DSPs for the difference they make for each of the people we support, every day. youtube.com/watch?v=TcMn1G7O…

"A strong focus on providing the best life experience possible to the people supported."