The largest agency of its kind in Canada, the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) employs more than 450 people to provide a complete roster of essential services. This year marks the organization’s 75th anniversary in serving those who are deaf and hard of hearing. The five core areas where services are provided include:
– Accessibility services which covers ASL/English interpreting services, accessibility consulting, communication devices;
– Hearing clinics plus which involves hearing help classes;
– Counselling services which involves free counselling and mental health services;
– Education programs which include sign language instruction, educational programs and supports; and
– Employment services which include workplace accessibility, job search, accommodations.
As a multi-service agency, CHS provides a wide range of services to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing with their communication needs.
To learn more about CHS services contact 519-744-6811 or TTY 1-888-697-3611 or 1-800-668-5815.
For more information, visit www.chs.ca.
submitted by Cheryl Dietrich, Canadian Hearing Society
