Advocacy

Adovcacy programs can help people obtain social services, such as financial benefits, housing or legal services. 

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA)

CHHA is a non-profit, self-help, bilingual consumer organization run by and for persons who are hard of hearing.

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Disability Alliance of BC (DABC) Advocacy Access Program

Disability Alliance of BC (DABC) Advocacy Access Program -  Advocates help people to apply for and appeal the denial of provincial and federal (Canada Pension Plan [CPP-D]) disability benefits. Assistance is available in person (by appointment), by phone or email.

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Povnet

A website that links you to an advocate in communities across BC.

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What's New

Vancouver Island Cochlear Implant Support Group

Apr 3, 2023 / 12:00am PDT

The Vancouver Island Cochlear Implant Support Group is an interactive get together hosted independently (not affiliated with the BC Adult CI Program) by Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing (IDHHC). This is an opportunity to connect, discuss challenges, and share knowledge. Help those with CI questions by sharing your journey and your experience. Stay connected with IDHHC staff and meet special guest presenters. We meet virtually via Zoom and captioning is provided.

Vancouver Cochlear Implant Support Group

May 12, 2022 / 12:00am PDT

The Vancouver Cochlear Implant Support Group is an independently organized support group (not affiliated with the BC Adult CI Program) run by CI recipients, Rick Waters and Bowen Tang.  This group is for any new CI candidates or current CI recipients who would like to learn more about cochlear implants or share experiences.  Meetings are held monthly on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm.  Please contact Bowen for more information via email:  cochlearimplantgroupbc@gmail.com.