Hearing Aids Funding Support

Permanent Hearing Aid Loaner programs provide refurbished hearing aids for a nominal fee to those who cannot afford to purchase new hearing aids. Finanical eligibility will be determined by the program.

Wavefront Lend an Ear program: https://www.wavefrontcentre.ca/hearingclinics/lend-an-ear-program/

Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Sounds of Change Initiative: https://idhhc.ca/services/sound-of-change/

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.