IListen Newsletter - Bulletin J'écoute
Message from
CHHA National Executive Director
Greetings!

The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association’s to connect Canadians impacted by hearing loss through advocacy, education and community has never been more critical. The incredible success of Better Hearing Activities is proof of that.

CHHA has been active nationwide as our networks continue to offer services and gear up for more in-person projects. From distributing clear masks to helping those new to hearing loss navigate the complex world of hearing health, CHHA volunteers are serving our community with as much passion and professionalism as they ever have.

There have been some incredible stories in the news recently, and both led by CHHA and about hearing loss. You will read a few of them in this edition.
Our AGM is next week, and I hope you will take the time to register and participate before May 31st!  

Also, please save the date of June 16th for our Hearing Loop Campaign launch, where we will celebrate the formal start of a new national campaign.

All the best,

Lee Pigeau
CHHA National Executive Director
Save The Date!
Dr Juliëtte Sterkens AuD
Global Hearing Loop Advocate
In partnership with
Official Canada Launch
 
Thursday June 16, 2022
1pm - 2pm EDT
Virtual Live Event
 
with Special Guest
 
Dr Juliëtte Sterkens AuD
Global Hearing Loop Advocate
 
Join us as we launch the
CHHA National 
Hearing Loop Campaign. 
A national campaign to remove communication barriers 
making Canada more accessible.
 
A world where people with hearing loss have access to communication, full inclusion, and equal participation in all aspects of life, everywhere they go. 
 
 
#GITHL
#LoopCanada
#CHHALoop
CHHA AGM June 4, 2022
The Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) will be held virtually via ZOOM on the 4th day of June, 2022, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. (EDT).

All members wishing to participate in the AGM must register for this meeting no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2022 by 5:00 pm (EDT).
#NAA2022
Happy National #AccessAbility Week #NAA2022

This week we celebrate the contributions of people in Canada with disabilities and recognizes the efforts of the different individuals, communities, and workplaces that are actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion.

This year the theme for National AccessAbility Week is “Inclusive from the start”.
Connect with a CHHA Mentor
Job Postings
CHHA BLOG
Forty Years of Advocacy for Canadians
who are Hard of Hearing
By Sheila Serup, MBA

This year, CHHA commemorates 40 years of advocacy and serving as the voice of Canadians with hearing loss. Please join me in looking back at how far we’ve come. The following review of our journey includes an interview with Dr. Marilyn Dahl....
YAN Corner
More CHHA Blogs!
By Narada Thomas

The outbreak of the pandemic past two years has changed all of our worlds. And not just in the short term. A few countries ordered people to stay at home, many closed their borders, and the hospitality industry lost many workers. But now, it seems like the world is starting to get back to its feet...
Hearing Loops In Recreation Facilities

Congratulations! Burlington Recreation & Parks hosted an information session on the new hearing loops installed at recreation facilities Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Hamilton Branch& Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-CHHA National & Hearing Assistive Technology Group - HAT Group attended in support of creating accessible places & removing communication barriers.

Photos: CHHA Hamilton Network President Levi Janosi and Jacquie Reid Communications Manager along with Board Members Craig Ellis, Jim Young. CHHA National Gordana Mosher Accessibility & Communications Manager. Mandy Kerr City of Burlington Supervisor of Recreation – Adult Programs
Department of Recreation, Community and Culture and Marc Gagnon Hearing Assistive Technology Managing Partner, Technical Services...
The Employment Access Framework
The Employment Access Framework (EAF) project is for, and about, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community in Ontario.

The project is 15 months in length, concluding December 2022.

The focus is gathering data and research to support community members in securing meaningful, supportive and inclusive employment. In addition, the project will identify skill sets required to meet employer labour demands and develop recommendations and resources to support inclusive employment.

The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and generously funded through the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) program.

Project stakeholders include Deaf and Hard of Hearing community members, employers and community service providers. The project team receives guidance and advise from members of the Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) representing all key project stakeholders.

Engagement activities will include surveys, focus groups and interviews and will inform recommendations along with the development of resources. These resources will enable employers, community members and service providers alike in navigating the employment landscape.

Interested in getting involved? Please direct project inquiries to eafproject@mohawkcollege.ca"
World Without Barriers Congress
World Without Barriers Congress will take place the 22-24 of September, 2022 at the Hotel Ensana Margaret Island in Budapest, Hungary. Early bird registration and join us in September in Budapest. Link to website below
In The News...
Apple previews innovative accessibility features combining the power of hardware, software, and machine learning
MIT Scientists say they've invented a treatment that reverses hearing loss
A team of MIT scientists behind the biotech firm Frequency Therapeutics claims to have developed a new type of regenerative therapy that can reverse hearing loss, without the need of hearing aids or cochlear implants....
Real-time captioning for deaf: Is it really useful?
Real-time captioning is growing as technology evolves and changes in today's world. Real-time captioning is the process of converting spoken words or audio into a text that is displayed and encased in white letters with a black background. Real-time captioning is created when an event is taking place."
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