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The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) is a consumer-based organization formed by and for ha All levels work together to achieve common objectives.

CHHA is non-profit, bilingual consumer-based organization formed by and for Canadians with hearing loss. The organization works cooperatively with professionals, service providers and government bodies to provide Canadians with information related to hearing loss issues and solutions. CHHA currently has 23 branches, six provincial chapters and one national network. It has a national office in Ottawa overseen by a national board. CHHA's strong Canada-wide organization makes a significant difference in giving hard of hearing Canadians a chance to hear and a chance to be heard.

11/21/2025

Join us on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities for a powerful conversation exploring the world of Hearing Dog Guides. Hear firsthand from a recent graduate partnered with a Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide, alongside a representative from Lions Foundation.

Learn about the journey from application to training to life at home—and how these incredible dogs transform independence, safety, and confidence.

Date: Wednesday December 3rd
Time: 1pm – 2pm EST
Topic: Explore the World of Hearing Dog Guides
Accommodations: ASL and CART provided

Register here - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WbvUdE6WQNqiswpO47lnHA.

11/20/2025

Did you know? 💡
CHHA’s Young Adults Network (YAN) empowers Canadians ages 18–35 with hearing loss to connect, educate, and make an impact in their communities.

This holiday season, you can help make a difference.
Your donation supports programs like YAN that provide resources, mentorship, and belonging for young adults navigating hearing loss. 💚

🎁 Give today and help us raise voices and change lives: https://canadian-hard-of-hearing-association-1.s1.yapla.com/en/campaign-5634/donate/2025-chha-holiday-giving-campaign/5634

11/17/2025

Thank you for sharing your story Tony

Once long long ago in about 2017 ish i started to notice some changes in my life. Having to turn the phone up more, needing to ask for repeats and from time to time missing words. Being the typical stubborn dad I did what most do. Turned up the volume.

Lets fast forward to 2021 and tell you a horror story about the scariest thing in my house. A Q-tip. Like most of you one night I had a shower got out and cleaned my ears with a Q-Tip and went to bed. Only to wake up about an hour later. A trip to the ER confirmed no damage was done but the doctor was concerned about my hearing and was sent for testing. Moderately severe to severe progressive sensorineural hearing loss was the diagnosis.

With almost no supports in my community I found several online but one in particular contained the most amazing resource ever. AnneMarie Langlois. She connected me with CHHA and we started talking. She started the ball rolling on a lot of things and gave me an amazing community.

Thanks to her and the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association I was able participate in the Accessible Navigation to Employment program (ANTE) as well as was able to contribute to the educational program they setup for employers. But the biggest thing I think that CHHA did was empower me to stand up for myself, giving me knowledge and tools that allowed me to advocate for change in my own workplace. I have spoken not once but 3 times internationally as part of Walmart about accessibility in the workplace, I was able to push for better supports and EVEN was able to advocate for American Sign Language programs to be made more financially accessible to associates. I even earned an award for encouraging the use of live transcribe in our workplace as part of our Innovation community at work.

So if you ask me what I am grateful for its for all the amazing resources and opportunities that CHHA has provided for me and continues to provide for me. They gave me a community to talk to when i need it, the chance to be a mentor to share my experience and now that i am embarking on the next step of my hearing loss journey at 45 years old I have enrolled in Gallaudet to learn ASL to make my world more accessible they even provided me a cheering section to remind me I got this.

Click here to make a difference and donate - https://canadian-hard-of-hearing-association-1.s1.yapla.com/en/campaign-5634/donate/2025-chha-holiday-giving-campaign/5634

11/15/2025

Providing Home Life & Workplace Better Hearing Solutions

We respond to our community’s needs by offering access to affordable, high-quality, modern hearing solutions and communication products.

A Social Enterprise by the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association providing accessible communication & hearing solution products, services, and resources.

Tap the link in our bio to shop!

11/10/2025

Thanks for sharing your story Kellina

"Growing up, I never really felt like I was part of a community. As someone who became deaf at the age of four, navigating the world often felt isolating—especially in environments where I was the only Deaf person. I remember constantly searching online for spaces where I could truly belong, connect, and be understood.

That’s when I came across CHHA (Canadian Hard of Hearing Association). What caught my attention was how much they genuinely care about building connections through mentorship, workshops, and resources for those seeking guidance and community. For someone like me—who spent her early years in a hearing school—this kind of support would have made such a difference growing up.

Today, I’m grateful to see organizations like CHHA making it easier for young people and adults to find the mentorship and peer support they need to thrive. If you’re searching for a space where you can be seen, supported, and inspired, definitely check out CHHA and see if it’s the right fit for your journey."

Please consider making a donation today. With your
help, more Canadians impacted by hearing loss can
experience the sounds of the season—and the sounds
of life.

Donate Here - https://canadian-hard-of-hearing-association-1.s1.yapla.com/en/campaign-5634/donate/2025-chha-holiday-giving-campaign/5634

11/08/2025

Missed a CHHA newsletter? No worries — you can now find all our past newsletters on our website!

Catch up on the latest updates, events, and stories from the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association anytime, anywhere.

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11/06/2025

Did you know?

1 in 4 Canadians experience hearing loss.

19% of Canadian adults under 70 have hearing loss that impacts their speech comprehension.

90% of individuals with hearing loss can improve communication with the right assistive technology, counseling, or environmental adjustments.

Hearing loss affects more people than we often realize, but with the right support, individuals can thrive. Together, we can raise awareness and create a more inclusive world. 🌍💙

Help us reach our goal of $20,000. Give today and help us build a more accessible future for all! 💙

https://canadian-hard-of-hearing-association-1.s1.yapla.com/en/campaign-5634/donate/2025-chha-holiday-giving-campaign/5634

11/04/2025

The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association has recently formed a development group which aims to create a national cochlear implant (CI) report card to address disparities in access to CI across Canada.

This group, comprised of CI users and hearing health professionals, is in the process of collecting data to assess five key areas:

1. Wait time from initial referral to surgery

2. Post-operative rehabilitative care

3. Geographical barriers for access to care (rural vs. urban)

4. Financial assistance for device maintenance and upgrades

5. Access to multidisciplinary care

As a prospective or current CI user, your input will be valuable to help ensure there is equitable and timely care for all Canadians who benefit from CIs, regardless of location.

Click on the link to complete the Cochlear Implant Patient Experience Survey, which will take 15-20 minutes: https://forms.office.com/r/azS1w0iM56. The survey will close on November 15.

On behalf of the development group, we thank you in advance for your time. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Bowen Tang at bwntang888@gmail.com.

11/01/2025

Support the CHHA Holiday Giving Campaign and make a real impact this season!

Every donation, big or small, helps fund essential programs and services for Canadians with hearing loss. Your generosity supports mentoring, educational resources, accessibility, and advocacy. Help us reach our goal of $20,000!

Here’s how your money directly impacts our organization:

$10, $25, $50 - “General Support” – Every Dollar Counts!

$100 - “Community Supporter” – Provides funds for educational resources.

$250 - “Empowerment Advocate” – Supports One-on-One and Group Mentoring Sessions.

$300 - “CART Hero” – Provides CART Services for Webinars or Mentoring Sessions.

$500 - “Champion for Change” – Supports policy advocacy efforts to improve accessibility.

$1,000 - “Sponsor A Webinar” – Covers fees for speakers, CART, and additional resources.

Together, we can create a more inclusive and accessible world for all. Donate today and be part of something special! 💙

Click here to donate - https://canadian-hard-of-hearing-association-1.s1.yapla.com/en/campaign-5634/donate/2025-chha-holiday-giving-campaign/5634

10/28/2025

Becoming a National member of the CHHA has so many benefits!

⭐You will receive discounts on our e-store
⭐Discounts from Bell and Rogers
⭐You will receive exclusive access to events
⭐You will receive access to our Network of professionals
⭐You will receive access to Webinars and Workshops

Plus, so much more!

Get involved today and become a member. Tap the link in our bio for more details!

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75 Albert Street, Suite 901
Ottawa, ON
K2P5E7

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16135261584

Website

http://www.chha.ca/

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CHHA is non-profit, bilingual consumer-based organization formed by and for Canadians with hearing loss. The organization works cooperatively with professionals, service providers and government bodies to provide Canadians with information related to hearing loss issues and solutions. CHHA currently has 23 branches, six provincial chapters and one national network. It has a national office in Ottawa overseen by a national board. All levels work together to achieve common objectives. CHHA's strong Canada-wide organization makes a significant difference in giving hard of hearing Canadians a chance to hear and a chance to be heard.