Practical Support

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility

Wavefront is a non-profit agency that strives to offer high quality services to Deaf, Deafened, and Hard of Hearing individuals through innovative products, services, and programs that help to promote accessibility equal to that of the hearing public.

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Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing (IDHH)

IDDH (Victoria and Nanaimo) is a non-profit agency on Vancouver Island that provides counseling and support services to people dealing with a hearing loss, including, Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing individuals, and their families.  

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Neil Squire Society

Neil Squire Society is a national non-profit organization that empowers Canadians with disabilities in the workplace and society through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs, including the Technology @ Work program which can provide people with disabilities assistive technology to remove work or volunteer barriers. 

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Listening Practice / Communication strategies

There are many ways in which you can improve communication on your own using various listening practice and communication strategies. 

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Vancouver Community College Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults

Vancouver Community College Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults offers a variety of full time and part time courses and programs for people with hearing loss.   

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Cochlear Implant Support Group

For any new CI Candidates or current CI recipients who would like to learn more about cochlear implants or share experiences, consider attending the Vancouver Cochlear Implant Support Group.  

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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.