Canadian Hearing Services - Toronto Office

Application

Call, fax, or drop-in * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People with hearing loss, or with an interest in hearing loss

Fees

Fees for devices * set fee for sign language interpreting * membership available

Languages

English

Language Note

American Sign Language

Area(s) Served

Toronto

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Multi-service agency for adults who are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing * home visits for audiology services

After Hours Emergency Interpreter Services Sign language interpreters for health or mental health emergencies
American Sign Language (ASL) Education One-on-one classes, beginner to advanced * special workplace contracts * trains deaf people to become sign language instructors
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Develop and improve speech, language literacy (English and ASL), family communication * some in-home service available * Language Thru Play preschool program
Communication Devices Sale of assistive devices including TTY, alerting/signalling devices, FM systems, amplifiers
Connect Housing Project Bachelor, one and two bedroom apartments including some accessible units
Educational Support Services Provide post-secondary institutions with note takers, sign language interpreters and assistive devices for part time students who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing
Employment Services Program Labour market information, employment needs assessment, career planning, employment counselling, job search skills, referral to appropriate services * workplace accommodation accessibility assessments * workplace accommodation seminars
Hearing Aid Program Hearing tests * sells, prescribes and fits hearing aids * repairs and cleans hearing aids and molds * loaner aids available during repair period * sells accessories, custom ear plugs, batteries
Hearing Care Counselling Communication and hearing care support services * home visits for clients, their families and caregivers * education of professionals and volunteers about hearing loss, communication strategies, assistive listening devices * workshops, presentations
Hearing Help Classes Supportive group environment for hard of hearing people * coping with hearing loss * improving communication skills * physical and technical aspects of hearing loss
Literacy and Basic Skills Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence