Montreal, Thursday, February 13, 2025 – The Service d’interprétation visuelle et tactile (SIVET) is proud to announce that its Chief Strategy Officer, Cynthia Benoit, has been awarded the Charles III Coronation Medal, a distinction recognizing her outstanding commitment to accessibility and inclusion for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing individuals (DDBHH).
This prestigious medal is awarded to individuals whose contributions have a significant impact on society. Through her work at SIVET, Cynthia Benoit plays a key role in developing and implementing strategic planning, business development, and marketing initiatives within the organization, working closely with CEO Lorena Garrido.
“Receiving this distinction is a tremendous honor that reflects the collective efforts made to advance accessibility and inclusion. At SIVET, we are committed to improving communication accessibility while ensuring the highest quality of our interpretation services. This recognition strengthens our dedication to this essential mission,” said Cynthia Benoit.
Our CEO, Lorena Garrido, also highlighted the importance of this honor:
“Cynthia Benoit’s leadership and dedication have been instrumental in advancing SIVET’s mission. Her strategic vision and expertise continue to shape innovative solutions that enhance communication accessibility for DDBHH in Quebec. We are extremely proud of this well-deserved recognition.”
SIVET continues to collaborate with partners and institutions to foster a more equitable and accessible environment while developing initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life and participation of DDBHH in all sectors of society.
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About SIVET
For 30 years, SIVET has been an ethical and inclusive non-profit organization with the primary mission of providing interpretation services and solutions aimed at communicative accessibility for DDBHH, and hearing populations in the regions of Montreal, Laval, Montérégie, Lanaudière, and the Laurentians.
SIVET is one of the providers for the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service Inc. (CAV), a non-profit organization mandated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to provide video relay telephone services to DDBHH individuals in Canada.
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About the Canadian Association of the Deaf-Association des Sourds du Canada
The Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) is the oldest national organization by and for Deaf individuals in Canada. Founded in 1940 and federally incorporated in 1948, it represents Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing (DDBHH) Canadians’ interests at the national level. CAD-ASC provides consultation, research, and advocacy on DDBHH issues to the public, businesses, media, educators, and governments. It supports DDBHH organizations, develops best practices, and maintains a resource centre in Ottawa.
Media Contact:
SIVET
Alexandra Doré, Administrative and Communications Coordinator
adore@sivet.ca
www.sivet.ca
CAD-ASC
Shawna Joynt, President
shawna.joynt@cad-asc.ca
Richard Belzile, Executive Director
richard.Belzile@cad-asc.ca
www.cad-asc.ca
Photo Credit: The Governor General of Canada
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