Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - BC Chapter

11/05/2025

Join us for a valuable webinar hosted by CHHA-BC & CHHA Vancouver!

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM on Zoom

Learn about essential Canadian financial programs before tax season. Guest speaker Liss from Plan Institute will cover the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, and Canada Disability Benefits.

Don’t miss out—bring your questions!

👉 Register from the link on CHHA-BC website (Current Events) or the link in the comment.

11/04/2025

Join ventriloquist Kellie Haines and her side-splitting puppets, Magrau and Kamilla, for a lively musical journey! When Santa sends an urgent message, they zoom to the North Pole, bringing excitement to all. This interactive show is perfect for families and kids of every age!



🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ Time: To be announced

📍 Location: Michael J. Fox Theater
7373 Macpherson Ave, Burnaby V5J 0B2

👶 Target audience: Children from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade; includes hard of hearing and Deaf youth across Lower Mainland.

American Sign Language interpretation will be available.

Organized by Canadian Hard of Hearing Association.

For inquiries, contact info@chha-bc.org

10/02/2025

Are you eager to empower the hard of hearing community?

Do you have finance or accounting expertise?

CHHA-BC is on the lookout for a passionate Volunteer Treasurer to join our board!

Help us enhance accessibility and support across British Columbia.

Interested? Send your resume and a brief statement of interest to info@chha-bc.org. Let's champion inclusion together!

10/01/2025

Our September 2025 edition of The Loop newsletter is out now!

Explore the CHHA-BC Board's vision for a future that prioritizes hearing accessibility, affordable aids, and better captioning.

We also highlight Disability Employment Month, addressing barriers faced by Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in B.C., along with inspiring stories and community successes including some from , , and .

Stay connected—check your email for updates! 📬

Not subscribed? Visit: https://chha-bc.org/newsletters/

09/30/2025

Today we honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities still impact by our past.

We encourage all to learn about our past, reflect, and act.

09/16/2025

Meet our committed CHHA-BC board members!

From left to right: Joy Borgonia, Naghmeh Samenirad, Gael Hannan, Ruth Warick, Jessica Niemela, Nicole Leung, and Elwood Major.

On September 13, 2025, they convened in Vancouver for a strategic planning workshop.

09/13/2025

Join us for our September joiny workshop with CHHA Vancouver.

Assistive Listening Technology: What’s available and what’s right for you?" with Tim Archer.

Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 PM PT via Zoom

Get the latest information on a full range of assistive technologies such as Bluetooth LE with Aureacast, followed by a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have.

Register now: Https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qSpUrlYqRWe5sHhVFLTiqA

ASL interpreters and CART will be provided. For questions, contact chhavancouver@gmail.com.

05/29/2025

📣 Join the CHHA BC Chapter & Vancouver Branch for an inspiring virtual session: Unlock practical strategies to thrive with hearing loss!

When: Monday, June 2nd
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM PT
Where: On Zoom. Register by June 1.

Learn from advocate Gael Hannan and Joy Borgonia about enhancing communication, discovering assistive tech, and understanding available support.

Don't miss this opportunity—RSVP by Sunday, June 1st to secure your spot!

Register here: https://go.radd.ovh/livingwell

Visual Description: Flyer for a virtual event, "Living Well with Hearing Loss," on June 2, 2025, from 6-7:30 PM PT via Zoom, with registration details and photos of presenters Gael Hannan and Joy Borgonia.

05/18/2025

Join us for an informative and supportive virtual session on strategies to improve your life with hearing loss!

On Monday, June 2nd, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Pacific Time, hear from advocate, speaker, and author Gael Hannan, and CHHA-BC operations manager Joy Borgonia.

Learn about interpersonal communication tips, assistive technology, and available supports and programs.

ASL interpreting and CART captioning will be provided.

Register by June 1st via Zoom. Link provided in the comments.

Join CHHA BC Chapter and Vancouver Branch for an informative and supportive session on strategies to improve your life with hearing loss on Jun 2, 2025 at 6pm PT.

05/10/2025

Join the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Young Adult Network on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT for an engaging virtual workshop!

Discover how Hearing Loss impacts Mental Health, share strategies with peers, and connect through interactive opportunities led by Felicia D'Amato from VCH's Deaf Well-Being Program.

Open to Canadians aged 18-35 with Hearing Loss. Real-time CART & ASL interpretation provided.

Note: This live event won’t be recorded—registration is essential! Scan the QR code or find the link in the comments.

05/02/2025