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Whereas deafblindness is a unique disability that incorporates the loss of both sight and hearing. Individuals who are deafblind can live full, meaningful lives as independently as possible with the right supports in place, such as intervenor services; and

Whereas everyone is encouraged to help promote deafblindness by attending an awareness event and proclaiming June as National Deafblind Awareness Month in your community and checking out events at deafblindnetworkontario.com that include flag raisings and lighting up of local landmarks in communities across Canada; and

Whereas June is designated as National Deafblind Awareness Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions that individuals who are deafblind make in their communities with the support of intervenors who serve as a bridge to communication for individuals who are deafblind; and

Whereas to recognize this dual disability, take a moment and think of all the things you see and hear each day. Whether it is news headlines on the internet, a loved one’s smile, your favourite song on the radio or a conversation with a neighbour – these seemingly incidental sights and sounds can be out of reach for people who have a combined loss of hearing and vision; and

Whereas the Town of Innisfil is committed to continuing efforts in becoming an accessible community for everyone by working to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility.

Therefore, I, Mayor Lynn Dollin, on behalf of the Town of Innisfil, hereby proclaim June 2024 as Deafblind Awareness Month in the Town of Innisfil.