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The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf (BRCD) has served the deaf community for over 30 years, operating as both a community center and service provider. BRCD offers childcare for deaf children aged 0-6, and works with organizations supporting the deaf community. While BRCD provides many accessible programs and services, it faces barriers such as limited transportation options, a reliance on American Sign Language, and a lack of weekend programming. Overall, BRCD upholds its mission of enhancing independence and culture for deaf seniors and children.

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Analysis Part 2B The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf (BRCD) was the leader in starting a facility which has served the deaf community with sincere care and effort since its inception over thirty years ago. BRCD operates as a community centre and as service provider for the deaf. The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf (BRCD) childcare is available for children aged 0-6 who are hearing impaired and it provides a free-drop in program to children. BRCD Childcare is the only childcare that is specifically designed for deaf or hearing impaired children in Canada. BRCD works with hearing impaired associations and organizations to help serve the deaf community better. BRCD Childcare provides information and support to TDSB, TCDSB, provincial school branch outreach, and, infant hearing program, etc. BRCD provides support to seniors, those with developmental, physical, health, or mental health issues, infants and young children, and newcomers to Canada.1 This esteemed institution strives to improve the quality of life for deaf people by offering programs and services that are unique, and offers the access to care, education, and socialization. BRCD is mostly accessible to the people. However, it is the only centre with childcare services in Toronto. The centre offers drop in hours on weekdays from 9:30 to 12 PM for ages 0-6 and older children are not turned away. The centre tries to make services accessible through the use of drop-in programs, workshops, phone support, etc. However, the timing is a concern especially for working parents. As the only centre with childcare support in Ontario, it is difficult for working parents from all over the province to come in during drop-in time. The centre does not provide transportation for childcare and the parents are responsible for transporting the children. This is a barrier as it makes it harder for parents. Another barrier evident is the issue of the use of an alternate form of sign language. BRCD only uses American Sign Language and when it encounters different forms of sign language, the centre has to call in interpreters at the expense of the client. This is a barrier as it doesnt help communication especially with newcomers who might be used to be different form of sign language. There is no funding for interpreters. Another barrier is the lack of availability of weekend classes. This denies the opportunity for many people who work during the weekdays an opportunity to learn ASL during the weekends at the centre. BRCD is a noble and great institution which exists to serve the deaf community. It upholds its values and philosophy of commitment to enhance the lives and self-determination of seniors and children. It successfully promotes and preserves deaf culture, language, and heritage. It helps families learn about deaf culture and issues and helps families to adjust and assimilate very well. 1 http://www2.bobrumball.org/content/3/Centre
Individual GC&E Reflection Paper Part 4 The visit to Bob Rumball Centre for Deaf (BRCD) had a profound impact on me. Prior to the visit to the centre, I did not know anything about the services for deaf people in Canada. After the visit, I am deeply amazed by the humanitarian and noble spirit of Senator Bob Rumball. His contribution to the deaf society is truly amazing. His spirit of building a centre for deaf people through his contacts despite not being deaf himself is inspirational. A church for deaf people inside the building is also a great contribution to the community. Bob Rumball is a true inspiration for everyone and to me. The visit to the agency helped me learn more about Bob Rumball and the BRCD. The visit to the agency helped me understand the true power of volunteer spirit and kind nature. I understood that BRCD runs itself because of volunteers. The atmosphere and the environment they create at the centre is amazing. After my visit to the child care centre at BRCD, I wished I could do some service for the deaf/hard of hearing children myself and volunteer during my spare time. Through the presentations, I learned that community support organizations like Woodgreen Homeward Bound Program and East End Community Health Centre serve people and provide quality health care service and support. Families need resources to survive and become sustainable in a country like Canada. It is especially difficult for new immigrants and refugees to settle down easily after coming to a new country. Services such as Woodgreen Homeward Bound program is extremely beneficial because it teaches technical and computer skills, helps to enrol in college education, helps attain internships and work experiences and aids in the preparation for a better future and life. Woodgreen also provides access to safe and affordable housing. East End Community Health Centre provides accessible health and mental
support. Families require this service and these services are essential to achieve sustainability and equitable distribution at the personal and professional level. I believe, we as global citizens and Early Childhood Educators have a responsibility and duty to help transitioning families ease into normalcy. As global citizens, we can use our knowledge of other cultures and traditions to support families. I am from India; I can use my knowledge of the country to help support families from there through understanding and eliminating the language barrier. As an Early Childhood Educator, I can educate people on the need for a good family life for children in order to be successful. If all of us play our parts as Early Childhood Educators and Global citizens alike, we can make a difference in the life of children and help families by giving proper information.

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  • 1. Analysis Part 2B The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf (BRCD) was the leader in starting a facility which has served the deaf community with sincere care and effort since its inception over thirty years ago. BRCD operates as a community centre and as service provider for the deaf. The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf (BRCD) childcare is available for children aged 0-6 who are hearing impaired and it provides a free-drop in program to children. BRCD Childcare is the only childcare that is specifically designed for deaf or hearing impaired children in Canada. BRCD works with hearing impaired associations and organizations to help serve the deaf community better. BRCD Childcare provides information and support to TDSB, TCDSB, provincial school branch outreach, and, infant hearing program, etc. BRCD provides support to seniors, those with developmental, physical, health, or mental health issues, infants and young children, and newcomers to Canada.1 This esteemed institution strives to improve the quality of life for deaf people by offering programs and services that are unique, and offers the access to care, education, and socialization. BRCD is mostly accessible to the people. However, it is the only centre with childcare services in Toronto. The centre offers drop in hours on weekdays from 9:30 to 12 PM for ages 0-6 and older children are not turned away. The centre tries to make services accessible through the use of drop-in programs, workshops, phone support, etc. However, the timing is a concern especially for working parents. As the only centre with childcare support in Ontario, it is difficult for working parents from all over the province to come in during drop-in time. The centre does not provide transportation for childcare and the parents are responsible for transporting the children. This is a barrier as it makes it harder for parents. Another barrier evident is the issue of the use of an alternate form of sign language. BRCD only uses American Sign Language and when it encounters different forms of sign language, the centre has to call in interpreters at the expense of the client. This is a barrier as it doesnt help communication especially with newcomers who might be used to be different form of sign language. There is no funding for interpreters. Another barrier is the lack of availability of weekend classes. This denies the opportunity for many people who work during the weekdays an opportunity to learn ASL during the weekends at the centre. BRCD is a noble and great institution which exists to serve the deaf community. It upholds its values and philosophy of commitment to enhance the lives and self-determination of seniors and children. It successfully promotes and preserves deaf culture, language, and heritage. It helps families learn about deaf culture and issues and helps families to adjust and assimilate very well. 1 http://www2.bobrumball.org/content/3/Centre
  • 2. Individual GC&E Reflection Paper Part 4 The visit to Bob Rumball Centre for Deaf (BRCD) had a profound impact on me. Prior to the visit to the centre, I did not know anything about the services for deaf people in Canada. After the visit, I am deeply amazed by the humanitarian and noble spirit of Senator Bob Rumball. His contribution to the deaf society is truly amazing. His spirit of building a centre for deaf people through his contacts despite not being deaf himself is inspirational. A church for deaf people inside the building is also a great contribution to the community. Bob Rumball is a true inspiration for everyone and to me. The visit to the agency helped me learn more about Bob Rumball and the BRCD. The visit to the agency helped me understand the true power of volunteer spirit and kind nature. I understood that BRCD runs itself because of volunteers. The atmosphere and the environment they create at the centre is amazing. After my visit to the child care centre at BRCD, I wished I could do some service for the deaf/hard of hearing children myself and volunteer during my spare time. Through the presentations, I learned that community support organizations like Woodgreen Homeward Bound Program and East End Community Health Centre serve people and provide quality health care service and support. Families need resources to survive and become sustainable in a country like Canada. It is especially difficult for new immigrants and refugees to settle down easily after coming to a new country. Services such as Woodgreen Homeward Bound program is extremely beneficial because it teaches technical and computer skills, helps to enrol in college education, helps attain internships and work experiences and aids in the preparation for a better future and life. Woodgreen also provides access to safe and affordable housing. East End Community Health Centre provides accessible health and mental
  • 3. support. Families require this service and these services are essential to achieve sustainability and equitable distribution at the personal and professional level. I believe, we as global citizens and Early Childhood Educators have a responsibility and duty to help transitioning families ease into normalcy. As global citizens, we can use our knowledge of other cultures and traditions to support families. I am from India; I can use my knowledge of the country to help support families from there through understanding and eliminating the language barrier. As an Early Childhood Educator, I can educate people on the need for a good family life for children in order to be successful. If all of us play our parts as Early Childhood Educators and Global citizens alike, we can make a difference in the life of children and help families by giving proper information.