Sensity Deafblind And Sensory Support Network Of Canada

What Sensity Deafblind And Sensory Support Network Of Canada does

Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada is a Canadian non-profit charitable organization founded in 1990 and headquartered at 50 Main Street, Paris, Ontario. It provides a suite of services for individuals who are deafblind, organized around four service pillars: Supported Living (residential services), Children and Family Services (including the Children's Intervenor Services Funding Program, or CISF), Community Intervenor Services, and Training & Consultation. The underlying service model relies on highly trained Intervenors — professionals who act as communication bridges between deafblind individuals and their environment using personalized techniques and assistive technologies, supplemented by specialized facilities such as a Snoezelen sensory room and a music room at the Paris Resource Centre. Geographic operations span multiple Ontario communities, including Paris, London (two locations), Sarnia, Kingston, and Sudbury.

The organization's business model is non-commercial: services are funded through a combination of donations and fundraising events (e.g., Deafblind Awareness at the Ballpark with the Brantford Red Sox), government grants, and the CISF public funding program that the organization administers on behalf of children with deafblindness and their families. Pricing for services is not publicly disclosed; Intervenor positions are compensated starting at $23.49/hour with a structured benefits package. Sensity's go-to-market is community-led, relying on awareness campaigns (notably Deafblind Awareness Month in June), municipal and school-board partnerships, library programs, and an annual Canadian Parent Conference hosted with the County of Brant. The organization holds a FOCUS Accreditation with a 99.28% score — the highest first-time score under the 2020+ Standards and the first such accreditation earned by a deafblind organization.

Name

Sensity Deafblind And Sensory Support Network Of Canada

Legal name

Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada

Website

https://sensity.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sensity is a Canadian non-profit founded in 1990 that delivers Intervenor services, supported living, family programs, and training for individuals who are deafblind across Ontario. It administers the Children's Intervenor Services Funding Program and funds operations through donations and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts charitable donations and hosts fundraising events including community events with proceeds supporting Sensity services and programs. Event ticket sales (e.g., Deafblind Awareness at the Ballpark) explicitly state that proceeds support Sensity services.
2. Government and Public Funding: Sensity receives government funding and administers programs like the Children's Intervenor Services Funding Program (CISF) which helps children with deafblindness and their families access services and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sensity is a non-profit charitable organization that provides Intervenor Services, Supported Living, Children and Family Services, Training & Consultation, and community resources to individuals who are deafblind across Ontario, Canada. The cornerstone offering is the Intervenor Services Model in which highly trained professionals act as bridges between deafblind individuals and the world, facilitating communication, fostering independence, and enhancing quality of life through personalized support and assistive technologies.

Product overview

Sensity is a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for individuals who are deafblind across Canada. The organization operates through four interconnected service pillars: Supported Living (residential services), Children and Family Services (including the CISF funding program), Community Intervenor Services (the cornerstone service with trained professionals bridging communication), and Training & Consultation. Supporting these core services are the Resource Centre and Information Hub, which provide educational resources and community access. The organization also runs the annual Canadian Parent Conference to support families. Services are delivered by trained Intervenors who act as professional bridges between deafblind individuals and their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supported Living Services

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Science NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2025Partnership for Sensory Sunday events at Dynamic Earth in Sudbury. Sensity participates in Science North events to educate the public about deafblindness through interactive learning and experience-based activities.
• County of BrantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for community events, programs, and awareness activities. County of Brant partners with Sensity for events including Music in the Park, Community Connections Day, Sensitive Santa, and Sound and Soothe programs. The County co-hosts the annual Canadian Parent Conference and provides support for various awareness initiatives.
• Brantford Red SoxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosting Deafblind Awareness at the Ballpark event at Arnold Anderson Stadium. Proceeds from ticket sales support Sensity services and programs.
• Grand Erie District School BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSensity participates in Grand Pathways events that bring together students from grades 6 to 12 and their parents/caregivers to explore educational and career opportunities.
• County of Brant Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sensory programs including DIY Sensory Boxes workshops and sensory story times. Libraries co-host educational events with Sensity.
• Council for Persons with Disabilities (PCPD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Capable Con, celebrating National Accessibility Week and the 5th anniversary of this inspiring community event focused on inclusion and accessibility.
• Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin (ILSM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for AccessAbility Expo and Cruisin' for Inclusion events. ILSM co-hosts events with Sensity to promote accessibility and inclusion in the Sudbury area.
• KFPL (Kingston Frontenac Public Library)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Frontenac Human Services & Justice Coordinating Committee for Community Services Fair at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston.
• White Oaks Conference Resort and SpaminorOthersVenue host for the Canadian Parent Conference for Parents of Individuals who are Deafblind, taking place November 5-8, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind): Major Canadian nonprofit delivering rehabilitation, supported living, and advocacy services for people with vision loss. Highly comparable mission and multi-pillar service structure, though broader than deafblind-only specialization.
• March of Dimes Canada: National Canadian nonprofit providing disability services including supported living, attendant services, and community participation programs. Comparable service model and funding mix (government grants, donations).
• DeafBlind Ontario Services: Ontario-based nonprofit providing intervenor and supportive living services specifically for people who are deafblind. Most directly comparable peer, operating the same core service model in the same province.
• Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults: U.S.-based organization serving individuals who are deafblind through training, supported living, and national service coordination. Closest international analogue to Sensity's specialized deafblind model.
• Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf: Ontario nonprofit providing supported living, interpreter services, and community programs for the Deaf community. Comparable geographic focus and residential/community service model.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Hearing Services: National Canadian nonprofit serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities with employment, language, and accessibility services. Overlapping population and advocacy footprint, but focused on hearing loss rather than combined deafblind needs.
• Lighthouse Guild: U.S. nonprofit providing vision and hearing rehabilitation, behavioral health, and assistive technology services. Comparable rehabilitation and supported living services, with a broader sensory disability focus.
• Perkins School for the Blind: U.S.-based organization providing education, rehabilitation, and outreach for people who are blind or deafblind, including deafblind-specific programs. Overlapping mission and service model but U.S.-focused.

Emerging players

• Community Living Ontario: Ontario federation supporting people with developmental disabilities through supported living and advocacy. Comparable supported living service delivery and government-grant funding model, though broader disability focus.

Regional players

• Sense International: UK-headquartered charity supporting people with deafblindness in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable mission and service pillars but operates in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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