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Software Speaks Volumes to Hearing Impaired

Posted By JOHN VESSOYAN/Tribune Staff
May 5, 2010

JOHN VESSOYAN Staff Photo — Enza Iovio, left, a general support service counsellor with the Canadian Hearing Society, and Russ Findlay, chairman of Welland’s accessibility advisory committee, test the new TextNet software that has been installed at Welland Civic Square.

WELLAND — Accessing information just got easier for Wellanders who have hearing impairments.

The installation of new software called TextNet at Welland Civic Square allows deaf or hard of hearing citizens to communicate with municipal government employees by using their computers instead of struggling to get their message across over the telephone or in person.

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City Lets Deaf Community Know It Isn’t Forgotten

Posted By W. BRICE MCVICAR THE INTELLIGENCER
April 27, 2010

Belleville’s hard-of-hearing and deaf community is getting better insight into how the municipality works.

New equipment which allows hard-of-hearing residents to listen in during council meetings and the inclusion of a sign language interpreter at some meetings will break down barriers for a large number of residents in Belleville.

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There Should Be No Barriers to Voting in Ontario

April 16, 2010

Bill 231, a series of amendments to the Election Act, is now before the legislature, but it is not enough to take into account the full needs of voters
with disabilities.

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City Council Chambers equipped to serve people with hearing loss

 Burlington City Council Chambers is now fitted with new assistive listening devices to accommodate people with hearing loss. Small, cordless, battery operated receivers are available during council and standing committee meetings to help people hear the proceedings more clearly.

“Our goal is to ensure Burlington is a place where all people, regardless of their ability, can fully access programs and services offered by our city.
Ensuring that our facilities meet the needs of all citizens is important to sustaining a vibrant society, and enhancing customer service and direct citizen
engagement,” said Mayor Cam Jackson.

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