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Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka

Site: Barrie Central Office

Service: Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

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Record #: BAR3549
Last Modified: 20 Nov 2025
Last Full Update: 19 Nov 2025

Contacts

Office Phone 705-728-3577
Toll Free Phone 1-844-728-3511
TTY Phone 705-728-3599
Fax 705-728-7613
E-Mail programs@deafaccess.ca
Website www.deafaccess.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/deafaccess.simcoemuskoka
Primary Contact Christine Sutton, Service Coordinator
Alternate Contact Sari Russell, Executive Director; Email: srussell@deafaccess.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
11 Victoria St, Unit 214
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6T3
Mailing Address 11 Victoria St, Unit 214 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 6T3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Provides individualized support, recreational programming, community connections, and accessible resources for deaf and hard of hearing people, for people experiencing sudden or progressive loss of hearing or speech, individuals with adaptive communication needs, and their families

Services can be provided in person, virtually or a combination of both in office or in the community


Programs include:

  • Sign Language Interpreting Services - community, medical/mental health, business and educational
  • Community Support Services - including support groups, recreational activities, virtual and in-person support
  • Employment Services - job search, training, coaching, and access to accessibility services and devices
  • Seniors Peer Network - accessible social-recreational activities for seniors with hearing loss
  • ASL Community Classes - in partnership with Georgian College
  • Advocacy and Accessibility Education - throughout Simcoe County and Muskoka Region

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-1 pm

Service Provision: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Supporting individuals of all ages with all degrees of hearing loss or other barriers to using spoken communication
Application Call or visit website, no referral required
Languages American Sign Language (ASL) - Reception, Interpretation, Programs; English; French - Programs
Fees Service - Most services are free, ASL Classes and some Community Events have associated fees

Subjects

Service Categories Disease/Disability Information ~ Hearing Loss
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