ALDA Ontario

03/26/2026

Hello everyone Judith here. I am the Ontario ALDA group leader. Know that the CRTC want to move to automatic voice to text for all deaf and hh. It is not good enough it’s not right. My Dr’s office called me on my “text only” number and I tried to answer using auto captioning. It was so wrong! So many mistakes! I called back with Canada SRV and left a VCO message to call me with my SRV number. That was clear communication. Automatic voice to text is not good enough for personal and important phone calls. Canadians we require accurate transcriptions , an app such as INNO app with a live captions same accurate translation as everyone else .We cannot accept less. Auto captioning is not good enough.

03/23/2026

Beware of medications that can cause hearing loss especially if you are trying to hang onto yours. Ototoxic drugs are medications that damage the inner ear, causing hearing loss, tinnitus, or balance disorders. Primary culprits include aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin), platinum-based chemotherapy (e.g., cisplatin), loop diuretics, and high-dose salicylates/NSAIDs. Symptoms often start as tinnitus or high-frequency hearing loss.

03/18/2026

Have you lost your hearing and lost you way? Are you looking for some help or ASL tutoring ? We are offering ASL basic tutoring to new Canadian members. If you are in the Durham or Ottawa area we have members . It’s important to have both deafened mentors and friends on your hearing loss journey. For more information email ontarioalda@gmail.com

03/16/2026

People have asked about help with hearing aids. You can donate your cochlear implant things too if you are not using them

Top Options for Refurbished/Low-Cost Hearing Aids
Perley Health Care Clinic: Operates a Refurbished Hearing Aid Program that provides gently used, professionally reconditioned hearing aids to older adults and seniors in Ottawa who have moderate hearing loss and limited access to funding. These are offered as permanent loans.

Ottawa Hears Audiology (Gift of Hearing Foundation): This non-profit program provides hearing tests, hearing aids, and follow-up care for individuals in the community who cannot afford them.

Hear Well Be Well - Gift of Hearing Program: This charity program offers refurbished hearing aids and professional services at no charge to eligible residents in Ontario.

03/16/2026

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Discover, learn, and contribute sign language signs for Canadian cities. Join our community in preserving sign language heritage.

03/16/2026

Something happening for youth in Bellville.

We’re excited to invite you to our second annual Deaf Youth Retreat. This year, it’s being heldin Belleville, ON, from March 17 to 21.

This retreat is for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth, ages 15 to 21, who use ASL.

Early Bird registration is just $125 and includes accommodation, meals, and all the fun activities.

Need transportation? It’s available for an extra $100.

Spaces are limited, so register today and don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/9EPyz9pizz

03/11/2026

If you have profound hearing loss please follow and join our private ALDA Ontario group for more discussion. Lost one ear but not the other? Functioning with your CIs?? We are here to support you on your hearing loss journey👍🤟👋💪🥳

03/11/2026

From Nova Scotia👍

The Province will reinstate $53.6 million in grants and funding to support people with disabilities, seniors and education initiatives for 2026-27.

“Nova Scotians have spoken. We listened, and we are reinstating supports to disabilities programming, seniors programming and African Nova Scotian and Indigenous students. These are grants that help people meet their basic daily needs,” said Premier Tim Houston. “We wish we could do more. We will continue to look for opportunities to support all Nova Scotians as our fiscal picture improves.”

The government is reinstating $21.4 million in grants to support seniors and people with disabilities, and to help African Nova Scotians and Indigenous people access educational opportunities. Another $10 million will go back to organizations that support those groups.

It is also re-establishing $22.2 million in funding to community programs that support seniors, disability groups and the African Nova Scotian and Indigenous communities.

The deficit will now stand at $1.24 billion before contingency.

03/10/2026

Listening fatigue is real. Tech fatique is real too

03/10/2026

If you use hearing aids or Auracast there is a zoom webinar Wed March 11 with terps and captioning .
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Via Zoom - visit
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dG3YGow4S32b9i
E-J7XcxQ to register or scan QR code
ASL Interpreters and CART provided
If you need other accommodations, please let us know.

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