May
8
10:00 AM10:00
OAD Mayfest
OAD is hosting 49th Annual Mayfest 2026
Fri and Sat from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Free admission
Apr
21
4:00 PM16:00
Spirit of Rumball Awards
Join us for the Spirit of Rumball Awards on Tuesday, April 21 from 4:00–7:00 PM in Toronto.
Hosted by the Bob Rumball Foundation for the Deaf, this event celebrates the achievements of Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf and Deaf Ontario ATV Club.
We are truly honoured to be chosen and recognized alongside community leaders making an impact.
Be part of the celebration, tickets are available through the Bob Rumball Foundation for the Deaf.
Apr
10
to Apr 11
Deafhood 101
Deafhood 101 - Last one through OCSD
Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. April 10, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. April 11, 2026 ~ 10:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&
Fri. April 24, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. April 25, 2026 ~ 10:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
To register, email info@ocsdeaf.org
Feb
7
to Feb 8
ASL Parent-Child Mother Goose Teacher Training
ASL Parent-Child Mother Goose Teacher Training
February 7 & 8
Register: https://forms.gle/BpCM6bvEAZJ7ACjv8
Jan
31
11:00 AM11:00
Deafhood 101 with Marvin Miller
The course aims to transform personal, social, and professional outlooks, fostering new perspectives within individuals and the Deaf community.
Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. Jan 16, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Jan 17, 2026 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&Fri. Jan 30, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Jan 31, 2026 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
Jan
30
6:30 PM18:30
Deafhood 101 with Marvin Miller
The course aims to transform personal, social, and professional outlooks, fostering new perspectives within individuals and the Deaf community.
Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. Jan 16, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Jan 17, 2026 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&Fri. Jan 30, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Jan 31, 2026 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
Jan
17
11:00 AM11:00
Deafhood 101 with Marvin Miller
The course aims to transform personal, social, and professional outlooks, fostering new perspectives within individuals and the Deaf community.
Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. Jan 16, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Jan 17, 2026 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&Fri. Jan 30, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Jan 31, 2026 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
Jan
16
6:30 PM18:30
Deafhood 101 with Marvin Miller
The course aims to transform personal, social, and professional outlooks, fostering new perspectives within individuals and the Deaf community.
Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. Jan 16, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Jan 17, 2026 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&Fri. Jan 30, 2026 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Jan 31, 2026 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00
Signing Naturally Units 1-6 – Session 8
Signing Naturally Units 1–6: Preparing to Teach Introductory ASL
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the Signing Naturally Units 1–6 curriculum in depth, with the goal of teaching basic American Sign Language (ASL) in community-based environments. Whether you're leading workshops, volunteering, or supporting inclusive programs, you'll gain the tools to introduce ASL effectively to beginners.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
October 21 & 23
October 28 & 30
November 4 & 6
November 11 & 13
Nov
11
6:00 PM18:00
Signing Naturally Units 1-6 – Session 7
Signing Naturally Units 1–6: Preparing to Teach Introductory ASL
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the Signing Naturally Units 1–6 curriculum in depth, with the goal of teaching basic American Sign Language (ASL) in community-based environments. Whether you're leading workshops, volunteering, or supporting inclusive programs, you'll gain the tools to introduce ASL effectively to beginners.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
October 21 & 23
October 28 & 30
November 4 & 6
November 11 & 13
Nov
6
6:00 PM18:00
Signing Naturally Units 1-6 – Session 6
Signing Naturally Units 1–6: Preparing to Teach Introductory ASL
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the Signing Naturally Units 1–6 curriculum in depth, with the goal of teaching basic American Sign Language (ASL) in community-based environments. Whether you're leading workshops, volunteering, or supporting inclusive programs, you'll gain the tools to introduce ASL effectively to beginners.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
October 21 & 23
October 28 & 30
November 4 & 6
November 11 & 13
Nov
4
6:00 PM18:00
Signing Naturally Units 1-6 – Session 5
Signing Naturally Units 1–6: Preparing to Teach Introductory ASL
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the Signing Naturally Units 1–6 curriculum in depth, with the goal of teaching basic American Sign Language (ASL) in community-based environments. Whether you're leading workshops, volunteering, or supporting inclusive programs, you'll gain the tools to introduce ASL effectively to beginners.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
October 21 & 23
October 28 & 30
November 4 & 6
November 11 & 13
Nov
1
1:00 PM13:00
Oct
30
6:00 PM18:00
Signing Naturally Units 1-6 – Session 4
Signing Naturally Units 1–6: Preparing to Teach Introductory ASL
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the Signing Naturally Units 1–6 curriculum in depth, with the goal of teaching basic American Sign Language (ASL) in community-based environments. Whether you're leading workshops, volunteering, or supporting inclusive programs, you'll gain the tools to introduce ASL effectively to beginners.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
October 21 & 23
October 28 & 30
November 4 & 6
November 11 & 13
Oct
28
6:00 PM18:00
Signing Naturally Units 1-6 – Session 3
Signing Naturally Units 1–6: Preparing to Teach Introductory ASL
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the Signing Naturally Units 1–6 curriculum in depth, with the goal of teaching basic American Sign Language (ASL) in community-based environments. Whether you're leading workshops, volunteering, or supporting inclusive programs, you'll gain the tools to introduce ASL effectively to beginners.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
October 21 & 23
October 28 & 30
November 4 & 6
November 11 & 13
Oct
23
6:00 PM18:00
Signing Naturally Units 1-6 – Session 2
Signing Naturally Units 1–6: Preparing to Teach Introductory ASL
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the Signing Naturally Units 1–6 curriculum in depth, with the goal of teaching basic American Sign Language (ASL) in community-based environments. Whether you're leading workshops, volunteering, or supporting inclusive programs, you'll gain the tools to introduce ASL effectively to beginners.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
October 21 & 23
October 28 & 30
November 4 & 6
November 11 & 13
Oct
21
6:00 PM18:00
Signing Naturally Units 1-6 – Session 1
Signing Naturally Units 1–6: Preparing to Teach Introductory ASL
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the Signing Naturally Units 1–6 curriculum in depth, with the goal of teaching basic American Sign Language (ASL) in community-based environments. Whether you're leading workshops, volunteering, or supporting inclusive programs, you'll gain the tools to introduce ASL effectively to beginners.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
October 21 & 23
October 28 & 30
November 4 & 6
November 11 & 13
Oct
18
11:00 AM11:00
Deafhood 201
Enhance your understanding of your role in both the non-Deaf “system” and the Deaf ecosystem, and explore actions you can take to initiate change individually or in your community.
Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. Oct 3, 2025 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Oct 4 2025 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&
Fri. Oct 17, 2025 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Oct 18, 2025 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
Oct
17
6:30 PM18:30
Deafhood 201
Enhance your understanding of your role in both the non-Deaf “system” and the Deaf ecosystem, and explore actions you can take to initiate change individually or in your community.
Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. Oct 3, 2025 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Oct 4 2025 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&
Fri. Oct 17, 2025 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Oct 18, 2025 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00
ASL Linguistics – Session 8
ASL Linguistics: Structure and Culture of American Sign Language
This immersive course delves into the foundational structure of American Sign Language (ASL), exploring its phonology, morphology, and syntax. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ASL as a rich, visual-spatial language. Led by native signers, the program also offers meaningful engagement with Deaf culture, providing an authentic and transformative learning experience.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
September 16 & 18
September 23 & 25
September 30 & October 2
October 7 & 9
Oct
7
6:00 PM18:00
ASL Linguistics – Session 7
ASL Linguistics: Structure and Culture of American Sign Language
This immersive course delves into the foundational structure of American Sign Language (ASL), exploring its phonology, morphology, and syntax. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ASL as a rich, visual-spatial language. Led by native signers, the program also offers meaningful engagement with Deaf culture, providing an authentic and transformative learning experience.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
September 16 & 18
September 23 & 25
September 30 & October 2
October 7 & 9
Oct
4
11:00 AM11:00
Deafhood 201
Enhance your understanding of your role in both the non-Deaf “system” and the Deaf ecosystem, and explore actions you can take to initiate change individually or in your community.
Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. Oct 3, 2025 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Oct 4 2025 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&
Fri. Oct 17, 2025 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Oct 18, 2025 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
Oct
3
6:30 PM18:30
Deafhood 201
Enhance your understanding of your role in both the non-Deaf “system” and the Deaf ecosystem, and explore actions you can take to initiate change individually or in your community.
Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. Oct 3, 2025 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Oct 4 2025 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&
Fri. Oct 17, 2025 ~ 6:30-10:30 PM EST
Sat. Oct 18, 2025 ~ 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
Oct
2
6:00 PM18:00
ASL Linguistics – Session 6
ASL Linguistics: Structure and Culture of American Sign Language
This immersive course delves into the foundational structure of American Sign Language (ASL), exploring its phonology, morphology, and syntax. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ASL as a rich, visual-spatial language. Led by native signers, the program also offers meaningful engagement with Deaf culture, providing an authentic and transformative learning experience.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
September 16 & 18
September 23 & 25
September 30 & October 2
October 7 & 9
Sep
30
6:00 PM18:00
ASL Linguistics – Session 5
ASL Linguistics: Structure and Culture of American Sign Language
This immersive course delves into the foundational structure of American Sign Language (ASL), exploring its phonology, morphology, and syntax. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ASL as a rich, visual-spatial language. Led by native signers, the program also offers meaningful engagement with Deaf culture, providing an authentic and transformative learning experience.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
September 16 & 18
September 23 & 25
September 30 & October 2
October 7 & 9
Sep
25
6:00 PM18:00
ASL Linguistics – Session 4
ASL Linguistics: Structure and Culture of American Sign Language
This immersive course delves into the foundational structure of American Sign Language (ASL), exploring its phonology, morphology, and syntax. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ASL as a rich, visual-spatial language. Led by native signers, the program also offers meaningful engagement with Deaf culture, providing an authentic and transformative learning experience.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
September 16 & 18
September 23 & 25
September 30 & October 2
October 7 & 9
Sep
23
6:00 PM18:00
ASL Linguistics – Session 3
ASL Linguistics: Structure and Culture of American Sign Language
This immersive course delves into the foundational structure of American Sign Language (ASL), exploring its phonology, morphology, and syntax. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ASL as a rich, visual-spatial language. Led by native signers, the program also offers meaningful engagement with Deaf culture, providing an authentic and transformative learning experience.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
September 16 & 18
September 23 & 25
September 30 & October 2
October 7 & 9
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00
ASL Linguistics – Session 2
ASL Linguistics: Structure and Culture of American Sign Language
This immersive course delves into the foundational structure of American Sign Language (ASL), exploring its phonology, morphology, and syntax. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ASL as a rich, visual-spatial language. Led by native signers, the program also offers meaningful engagement with Deaf culture, providing an authentic and transformative learning experience.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
September 16 & 18
September 23 & 25
September 30 & October 2
October 7 & 9
Sep
16
6:00 PM18:00
ASL Linguistics – Session 1
ASL Linguistics: Structure and Culture of American Sign Language
This immersive course delves into the foundational structure of American Sign Language (ASL), exploring its phonology, morphology, and syntax. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ASL as a rich, visual-spatial language. Led by native signers, the program also offers meaningful engagement with Deaf culture, providing an authentic and transformative learning experience.
The course includes 8 sessions, held over four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST:
September 16 & 18
September 23 & 25
September 30 & October 2
October 7 & 9
Sep
15
6:30 PM18:30
Aug
1
to Aug 3
OSD/SJW Alumni Reunion 2025
Join us for the O.S.D./S.J.W. Reunion (155th Anniversary) in Belleville, from August 1–3, 2025. Highlights include a Wine & Cheese Evening on August 1, a Banquet & Social Night on August 2 at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre (featuring Flip Side and DJ KITT), and a Campus Day Pass at Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf on August 3.