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Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Newfoundland & Labrador

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All proceeds from the Ultimate Dream Home draws are used to support CHHA-NL  (The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Newfoundland & Labrador) programs and services in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Thanks to Dream Home ticket sales, all of their Programs & Services are FREE of charge!

(Source: 2015 Ultimate Dream Home Lottery website – ultimatedreamhomelottery.com/#proceeds)

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About the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Newfoundland & Labrador

The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Newfoundland and Labrador is a non profit charitable organization committed to the prevention of hearing loss and the provision of programs and services, based on awareness, accessibility and advocacy services that promote a better quality of life for hard of hearing and late deafened people of all ages and their families in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Vision

Better Hearing For Everyone

(Source: http://chha-nl.ca/about)

History

The CHHA-NL was originally formed as the Newfoundland Hearing Association (NHA) and was established in 1984 by founding President Dr. Norah Browne. It became the provincial chapter of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) in 1994. Since its inception, the association has made steady progress in the number and extent of its programs and services. It is the only organization in the province which serves the hard of hearing exclusively.

(Source: http://chha-nl.ca/about/history-of-chha-nl/)

Programs

  • Speech (Lip) Reading Classes: Classes are designed to help Hard of Hearing Adults develop speech reading skills they can use with confidence at home, at work, or during leisure time. Classes are free of charge to the public.
  • School Presentations: The CHHA-NL provides 1 hour school presentations to supplement the Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 4 curriculum unit on Sound.
  • Workplace Hearing Conservation Training: These sessions are available to employers, professional organizations, community groups, post-secondary classes, and more and are taught by Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationists (COHC).
  • Meet Others (Resource Groups): Current groups include a Families Group, a Meniere’s/Tinnitus Group, and a Cochlear Implant Group.
  • Hearing in Public Spaces Resource List
  • Child & Youth Programs: Families Resource Group, Annual Summer Camp, LEAP! Leadership, Empowerment & Achievement (formerly Toastmasters) Youth Leadership Program, and more
  • Adult Programs: Hearing While Learning Resources, Speech Reading Classes, and more

(Source: http://chha-nl.ca/programs/)

Services

  • Hearing Device Loans: A free Provincial lending program providing Hearing Assistive Technology for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Information Services: CHHA-NL also provides free consultations on a variety of topics related to hearing.
  • Newsletters: Sound Ripples (a monthly e-mail newsletter with information on upcoming events, good news stories, interesting articles about hearing loss and more) and Sound Waves (A 2 page paper format newsletter, published quarterly).
  • Book & DVD Library: The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association offers a wide variety of books and DVDs on hearing loss and related topics, including: Adjusting to Hearing Loss, Meniere’s and Tinnitus Resources, Cochlear Implants, Resources for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss, Noise, and much more.
  • Awards: Hearing Conservation Award, Community Advocacy Award, Community Accessibility Award, Community Awareness Weed
  • Seniors Resources: Many seniors experience hearing loss, and the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Newfoundland and Labrador provides a variety of Programs and Services that can provide better hearing solutions for those with hearing loss.
  • Seniors Social Events: The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Newfoundland and Labrador provides a seniors social program in the St. John’s metro area designated to improving the lives of hard of hearing seniors in this Province.
  • May – Better Hearing & Speech Month: Throughout May, the Association highlight hearing and hearing loss awareness with special events and activities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Website

http://chha-nl.ca/

Contact Information

1081 Topsail Road
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N 5G1

Phone: (709) 753-3224
Toll Free: 1-888-753-3224
Fax: (709) 753-5640
E-mail: [email protected]

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