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Join us this year for our 2021 CHHA National Educational Conference Online, June 2nd and 3rd, from 12-6 PM (EST).

Our virtual conference will host many educational and stimulating topics in an entirely new format this year. Due to COVID restrictions, our 2020 conference could not take place in Saskatchewan. For 2021 we are bringing some of Saskatoon to you!
CHHA National Online Hearing Loss Mentoring Program Meet Our Mentors
The virtual online mentoring program is available for Canadians seeking guidance and mentoring in adjusting to their hearing loss.

The mentoring program has trained volunteer peers who can relate to hearing loss issues by providing support through an online platform.

The program is free and confidential. Reach out for support. A little more about our Mentors in their bios below. You can connect with the Mentor of your choice.
Meet the Mentors
Cindy Gordon
Cindy Gordon has been a Rehabilitation Practitioner for 35+ years working with a multitude of disabilities.

In the past 30 years, Cindy has focused on hearing loss, advocacy and seminars. She is presently the Executive Director for The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Edmonton Branch and is a Speech Reading Instructor.

Gael Hannan
Gael Hannan is a renowned humorist, writer, and public speaker on
hearing loss issues. Over the past 20 years, Gael has created awareness
campaigns, school programs and award-winning presentations that help
people better understand life with hearing loss.
Leon Mills
Leon has served as the Executive Director of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association–Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL) since 1995-1996. He has extensive experience as a community volunteer leader, having served as a Board Member and President of his current organization, CHHA-NL in 1994-1995, as well as the President of the Newfoundland & Labrador Society of Fundraising Executives (NLSFRE), now known as the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

Jessica Niemela
Jessica Niemela is a pediatric audiologist in Vernon, British Columbia. Jessica’s previous career was as a registered nurse, most of which she spent in the emergency department. At the age of four, she was diagnosed with bilateral, moderate-severe sensorineural hearing loss, however she did not start wearing hearing aids until she was 20 years of age. She quotes “My experiences accepting my own deafness, coping with communication challenges, and ultimately wearing bilateral hearing aids shapes a big part of who I am today”.
Carole Willans
Carole is a lawyer nearing retirement after a long career that has included private practice, federal public service, and property management. She has had a profound bilateral hearing loss since a household accident at age 4. She started to wear hearing aids at age 5, and since her early 50’s she has been enjoying life with one hearing aid on the right ear, and a cochlear implant on the left ear..
CHHA E-Store CHHA Discount for Members
On the CHHA website, click the “Member Login” button and sign into your membership account. For help in accessing this page or the discount code, please contact the CHHA National Office info@chha.ca
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program 
The deadline for applications is on or before April 30, 2021. If you have questions about the CHHA Scholarship Program, please contact the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association.
(613) 526-1584
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Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7