Welcome to the Deaf Literacy Initiative (new)
Deaf Literacy Initiative is a provincial umbrella organization that provides accessible and culturally relevant training, research, networking and resources to the Deaf and Deafblind literacy community in Ontario.
Values
DLI Commits to:
| Collaboration | We will work together with our partners to advance and empower the Deaf literacy community. |
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| Creativity | We strive to develop new and improved tools and resources to promote literacy within the Deaf community. |
| Excellence | We will acknowledge and reward achievement in the development and growth of literacy in the Deaf community. |
| Inspire | We aim to inspire practitioners and Deaf learners in their pursuit of literacy with our passion and knowledge. |
| Commitment | We commit to promote literacy for Deaf people with respect, integrity and transparency to achieve our common goals. |
Vision
A world leader providing professional expertise and innovations in specialized literacy services to the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community and other coalitions.
Mission
Deaf Literacy Initiative leads in:
- Developing accessible and accredited training for practitioners and learners in the Deaf and Deaf-Blind literacy agencies
- Undertaking consultation, research and technology initiatives that advance the Deaf and Deaf-Blind field
- Producing accessible and culturally relevant learning resources
- Promoting and supporting the needs of Deaf and Deaf-Blind literacy communities globally
