Program: Training Centre and Seniors Program
Organization: Canadian Helen Keller Centre
Phone Numbers: 416-730-9501
Toll-Free: 1-877-748-6964
Fax: 416-730-1350
Email: info@chkc.org
Website: www.chkc.org
Address:
422 Willowdale Ave, Suite 101
North York, ON
M2N 5B1
Intersection: Willowdale Ave and Finch Ave E
Location: Toronto (Willowdale East)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Daily 24 hours * administration available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Executives: Jennifer Robbins - Chief Executive Officer
416-730-9501 * Jrobbins@chkc.org
Public Contacts: Melanie Gauthier - Consumer Programs Manager
Mgauthier@chkc.org
Service Description: Offer Canadians who are deaf-blind with training opportunities and services * core programs at the training centre include skills of daily living (cooking, cleaning, home organization, shopping, personal finance etc) * computer/technical device skills, adapted communications (ASL, 2-hand manual), Braille, orientation and mobility * the centre offers a staff intervenor to students when necessary * individualized classes are provided 7 days a week between 9am and 10pm * teaching can also be done in home * residential programming is available for individuals living outside of Toronto and require intensive training * seniors services are also available to seniors living in supported settings * training is also provided to support people working with seniors who become deaf-blind


Fees: Some personal incidental fees may apply
Application: Contact training centre
Eligibility / Target Population: Deafblind adults and seniors
Languages: English
Area Served: Ontario
See Also: Blindness and Vision Loss
Deafness and Hearing Loss
Seniors' Intervention and Assistance Services
Last Updated: 8/11/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=179034

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