Canadian Hearing Services

06/02/2026

An incredible expedition and amazing example of what scientific collaboration can achieve. With National AccessAbility Week happening this week, we celebrate this particularly exciting milestone in the development of accessibility tools to remove barriers and empower everyone. Wishing Karolina Pakėnaitė, Leon Lu, and everyone involved, great success!

Karolina Pakėnaitė could become first deafblind woman to summit Everest, with the help of a University of Toronto developed haptic vest. (A link to the article is in the comments) image: deafblindeverestproject

06/01/2026

We are thrilled to be at the 2026 National AccessAbility Week Tradeshow & Conference! Our Customer Experience Manager, Bev Dooley, delivered an informative workshop on Deaf Culture and American Sign Language.

Visit our booth at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Regional Museum today and tomorrow to say hello and learn more about programs and resources offered through Canadian Hearing Services. Our staff will be on hand to share information and answer any questions you have. Registration is free at https://bit.ly/4uCKHzk !

05/29/2026

Our team had a fantastic time celebrating AccessAbility Week at the Thunder Bay Airport! Our Deafblind intervenors and Hearing Care counsellors were on hand to provide information and resources available to the Deaf and hard of hearing community.

05/29/2026

The 37th World Congress of Audiology has come to a close. It's been a great few days of academic and professional learning, exchanges, connection, and collaboration with global leaders and innovators in audiology.

We are also excited to reconnect with many familiar faces to Hearing Research International: Past award recipients and and Grant Review Panel members Dr Navid Shahnaz (Associate Professor of Audiology, University of British Columbia Columbia), Dr Karen Gordon (Senior Scientist, Hospital for Sick Children) co-investigator Dr Kathy Pichora- Fuller (Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto).

We are proud to support their critical research and grateful for their expertise, leadership, and ongoing commitment to supporting innovative research that creates meaningful impact.

05/28/2026

Join us on June 1 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Regional Museum for an "ASL for Beginners" workshop! Registration is free at https://bit.ly/4uCKHzk

We are excited to take part in the 2026 National AccessAbility Week Tradeshow & Conference and to play a role on the organizing committee.​ The 2026 National AccessAbility Week Tradeshow & Conference is bringing together innovators, professionals, and community members to explore the latest in accessibility.​

Be sure to stop by Canadian Hearing Services' booth to say hello on both days (June 1 & 2)!​
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05/27/2026

Summer is coming! Here are some ASL signs you can practice for the sunny season. ​

Want to learn more ASL and improve your sign language communication? Our Summer ASL online classes are open for registration! Classes begin in July, with levels from beginner to advance. Register now at https://bit.ly/4qF7d8b

05/26/2026

Our Director of Research Dr. Rex Banks is enjoying valuable opportunities for learning, collaboration, and connections at the 37th World Congress of Audiology in Seoul, Korea!
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Organized by the International Society of Audiology (ISA) and hosted by the Korean Audiological Society (KAS), the WCA 2026 is an extensive scientific programme that facilitates knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among audiologists, researchers, and industry professionals worldwide.
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Thus far, it's been a rewarding experience to engage with global leaders and innovators in audiology. We are also excited to reconnect with many familiar faces to Hearing Research International: grant review panel members Dr. Astrid van Wieringen (President of the International Society of Audiology), Dr Louise Hickson (Emeritus Professor, University of Queensland in Australia), Dr Claude Alain (Senior Scientist, Rotman Institute at Baycrest) , Paula Folkeard, AuD (Research Manager, University of Western Ontario ), Dr Ryan McCreery (Vice President, Research at Boys Town National Research Hospital). We are grateful to all of Hearing Research International's grant review panelists for voluntarily contributing their time to evaluate research funding applications and ensure we will support research of the highest quality.
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We look forward to the next few days full of academic and professional learning, exchanges, connection, and collaboration!

05/25/2026

Mark your calendars: June 1–2, 2026 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Regional Museum! Registration is free at https://bit.ly/417xEZS

We are excited to take part in the 2026 National AccessAbility Week Tradeshow & Conference and to play a role on the organizing committee.​
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The 2026 National AccessAbility Week Tradeshow & Conference is bringing together innovators, professionals, and community members to explore the latest in accessibility.​

Be sure to stop by Canadian Hearing Services' booth to say hello!​
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05/23/2026

Our President & CEO, Julia N. Dumanian is excited to be at Carassauga, a festival of culture happening today and tomorrow at Frank McKechnie Community Centre, 310 Bristol Road E., (Gym and Room).

Join this celebration of culture and community and be sure to visit the Armenia Pavilion – experience the music, entertainment, food , and be sure to grab a Canadian Hearing Services brochure as your make your way through the pavilion.

05/22/2026

We are excited to support Carassauga, a festival of culture happening this May. Drop by to enjoy a blend of music, entertainment, food, and grab a Canadian Hearing Services brochure from us at the Armenian Pavillion. We look forward to this celebration of culture and community!

A special thank you to one of our Gold Sponsors, Canadian Hearing Services!
 
For over 85 years, Canadian Hearing Services has been a pillar of support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across Ontario. Through accessible programs, education, hearing aid clinics and audiology services, assistive communication devices, interpreting services, and community support, they continue to empower thousands with the tools and resources needed to connect, communicate, and thrive.
 
📍 Multiple locations across Ontario
📞 1-866-518-0000
 
Building a more accessible and connected community for all 💙