September 21, 2026
2026 ASL Resource & Resource Development Fund Award
The Ontario Deaf Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of its annual ASL Research and Resource Development Fund grant competition: Veronica Bickle of PAH!, a program of the Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf, and Dr. Cathy Chovaz.
The award will support the development of Theory of Mind Resource Guides for teachers, dormitory counsellors, and families of Deaf and hard of hearing children. These guides will provide essential strategies for raising and educating children in supportive, communication-rich environments. The project is scheduled for completion in 2027.
The Ontario Deaf Foundation congratulates Veronica Bickle and Dr. Cathy Chovaz on their successful application.