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Rumball organizations recognize and embrace our responsibility to ensure we welcome and contribute to a healthy society, which includes equal respect and attention to topics of diversity, anti-racism, discrimination culture and faith.  We encourage continuous dialogue, reflection and education to ensure we focus on inclusivity for all people.

Thank you from Derek Rumball

A message from the Board of the Ontario Mission of the Deaf

All Rumball sites closed for visits

While continuing to provide essential services & supports.

See other Deaf services in Ontario being offered during this COVID-19 situation

About our Founder

The late Reverend Robert Leslie “Bob” Rumball was a pastor and advocate for the Deaf and those with special needs. His legacy began in 1960, when he established the Ontario Camp of the Deaf; and in 1979, opened the Ontario Community Centre for the Deaf (now called the Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf).

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OUR MISSION

To provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve.

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Deaf seniors activity in chapel in Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf

Seniors' Services

Services tailored for Deaf seniors’ in the Southern Ontario region, ranging from “in your home” to “out in the community”.
Developmental Services Deaf clients at an outdoor activity posing for picture.

Developmental Services

Improving Community connections for deaf and hard of hearing children and adults with Intellectual disabilities.
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Mental Health

Mental health treatment for Deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, families and children of Deaf adults.

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Education Services

Educational programs for Deaf and hearing children and adults that encourages active learning, creativity and shared experiences in a supportive environment.
Deaf kids having fun at the Bob Rumball Camp of the Deaf on a tube in the lake.

Camp

An inclusive environment where a Deaf child can enjoy everything that a summer camp can offer, without any communication barriers.

EarlyON

Free drop-in programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old.

Sign Language Services

Learn ASL here!

About the Foundation

The Bob Rumball Foundation for the Deaf helps fund services, programs and activities that provide a higher quality of life and build a better future for the Deaf and those with multiple challenges.

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Thank you from Derek Rumball

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I wanted to be in touch this month to say Thank You! We are extremely grateful for your generous support during these past few months. Your gifts, which have included financial contributions, donations of PPE, food, and so many acts of kindness for our front-line...

Let us tell you about PAH!

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Need help? Please contact at PAH!:   Do you know about PAH!? PAH! is a children’s mental health program. We welcome all Deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, and families as well as hearing children of Deaf adults. We support any level of hearing loss, the...

Upcoming Events

Oct 01

Virtual Drop-In

October 1 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Oct 08

Virtual Drop-In

October 8 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Oct 15

Virtual Drop-In

October 15 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

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