CHHA-BC

CHHA BC Letter to Premier about Closure of IDHHC

Social Media Coordinator — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:17:05 +0000

Read the PDF version here July 8, 2026 The Honourable David Eby, K.C., M.L.A. Premier of British Columbia Office of the Premier PO Box 9041 Stn. Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9E1 premier@gov.bc.ca On June 26, 2026, we learned that the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre (IDHHC) closed after 35 years of serving Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing British Columbians…

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2025: A Year of Connection, Rights, and Innovation

Social Media Coordinator — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:40:48 +0000

By: Narada Thomas, Social Media and Website Coordinator As we close out 2025, it is a perfect time to reflect on a year of meaningful progress. For our community in Canada and across the globe, 2025 was a turning point: bringing us closer to a world where hearing loss is no longer a barrier to participation. From “smart” glasses to historic legal precedents, here are the highlights that shaped…

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A Holiday Message from the President

Social Media Coordinator — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:07:07 +0000

Dear colleagues, The winter holiday season is here! And for New Year’s Day, I traditionally draw up a list of resolutions, to become my personal action plan for the year. This year, I have a longer list of action items arising from the development of a new Strategic Action Plan for CHHA-BC. Over the last few months, the members of the CHHA-BC board have taken a hard look at our mission and…

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Volunteer Job Opportunity – Treasurer

Social Media Coordinator — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:23:02 +0000

Position of Treasurer for CHHA-BC Are you passionate about supporting the hard of hearing community? Do you have a background in finance or accounting? Are you interested in contributing to the hard of hearing community? CHHA-BC is seeking a Volunteer Treasurer to join our board. CHHA-BC is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for and supporting individuals who are hard of hearing…

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Hearing Loss Can Be Hard Work

Social Media Coordinator — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:32:25 +0000

By Gael Hannan (Author, Speaker, and Vice President of CHHA-BC) Life with hearing loss can be chaotic and messy and, at times, just plain hard work. Trying to sort out what was said and by whom is often an aerobic workout, complete with swiveling heads, waving arms and raised voices. In Finland on a Scandinavian speaking tour, I was sitting at dinner with a joyous group of new hearing loss…

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Bridging the Silence: Filling the Void In Hard of Hearing Lives

Social Media Coordinator — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:28:04 +0000

Group of International Hard of Hearing Advocates in Attendance at IFHOHYP Conference By Gemma Grego Growing up with hearing loss was not the easiest of experiences. Always having a group of amazing friends and family around me was fantastic, but it was hard knowing that none of them could truly relate to the daily challenges of my world. For so long, a void had lingered in my life…

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Living Well with Hearing Loss Presentation

Social Media Coordinator — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:05:22 +0000

Feb. 12, 2025 Seniors are invited to join leading hearing loss advocates at an information session on living well with hearing loss on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 from 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM at the Shoal Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, BC. Hearing loss affects all areas of a person’s life and there many strategies that go beyond hearing aids to improve life quality and social interactions.

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Empowering Voices: Navigating Employment for the Hard of Hearing (Recap)

Social Media Coordinator — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:39:23 +0000

On a cold, wintry Saturday, 41 Canadians gathered across the nation to attend the CHHA – Young Adults Network’s ‘Empowering Voices: Navigating Employment for the Hard of Hearing’ virtual event. CHHA-BC Board Member, Nicole Leung, met with Keegan Noxell, President of CHHA-YAN, to reflect on the 90-minute session. Here, they share their thoughts: Keegan Noxell – CHHA YAN President Nicole…

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CHHA-BC Announces the New Operations Manager

Social Media Coordinator — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 04:57:41 +0000

The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association is pleased to announce that Joy Borgonia has assumed the position of Operations manager. Joy is a dedicated advocate for hearing loss awareness and communication accessibility, committed to fostering inclusive environments for individuals with hearing loss. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and is a certified Career Development Practitioner…

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