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Community Research Report on the Skilled Professional Shortage in Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Services in B.C.

Project Description:

Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH) individuals in British Columbia continue to encounter systemic barriers to equitable access in education, health care, employment, and other essential services. This community-driven report explores how a growing shortage of skilled accessibility and communication professionals contributes to these barriers. Drawing on input from more than 140 professionals and stakeholders, the report examines the scope and impacts of the shortages and shares practical recommendations to guide meaningful systems change across B.C.

Authors:
Project team Brianne Braun (she/her): Family Support and Outreach Coordinator, Family Network for Deaf Children; Registered ASL-English Interpreter Ariane Faria (she/her): Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research Assistant, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology, University of British Columbia Alana Haller (she/her): Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ry (Bryan) Hemingway (they/them): Accessibility Research/Policy Consultant, Registered ASL-English Interpreter Scott Jeffery: (he/him): Deaf Interpreter Mari Klassen (she/her): ASL Specialist Hayley Rutherford (she/her): Senior Project Manager, Roots & Rivers Consulting
Contact:
Please direct inquiries about this report to skillsshortage@fndc.ca
Project Keywords:
Access and Inclusion, Education, Healthcare