Welcome to Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc.!
Statement of Purpose:
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc (DCM) is a non-profit charitable organization which recognizes the value of Deaf Culture and American Sign Language. The purpose of the organization is to coordinate and/or provide resources, programs & advocacy that enhance the development of the Deaf Community.
Deaf Resource Centre (DRC) is operated by Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc. Deaf Resource Centre is an information clearinghouse. It performs a number of Dissemination Manitoba. It responds to inquire about a diverse range of topics related to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of hearing persons including cultural, medical, Educational, and Family information.
It includes resources and an annotated library (DRC Library) which would help the Deaf, Deaf-blind, Hard of Hearing and other Manitobans to access important, accurate information, material pertaining to deafness and Deaf Culture. As well as ensuring healthy communication, interaction with hearing family members, co-workers, employers and friends. Deaf Resource Centre has been partners with other service agencies to provide the appropriate service to the Deaf Community or to enhance the accessibility of services to the Deaf Community.
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc Board Members (2011-2012):
Liette Gervais, Chairperson
Sherri-Lynn Kelley, Vice Chairperson
Doug McKechnie, Treasurer
Jill McGregor-Savoie, Secretary
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Sandy Lysachok,
Board Member
Sheila Montney,
Board Member |
John Ruppel,
Board Member
Jack Watts, Board Member |
Community Connections
Community Connections facilitates Internet access to Deaf Community and other Manitobans. We have over 100 members. There are 4 public computers that Deaf/hearing community use.
Hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 10 a.m. - noon
and
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays - 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (4 to 7pm are subject to notice depending on volunteer availability)
Holiday hours:
The Deaf Resource Centre will be closed from Dec 19th to Dec 30th and will re-open on Tuesday January 3rd 2012 at 10 am. |
