VCH Well Being Program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind

14/08/2025

Online presentation on Sept 24 about the journey of an autistic Deaf person with ADHD. There will be a focus on ADHD in adulthood. Want zoom link or have questions? Contact Elizabeth - elizabeth.dagg@vch.ca.

06/08/2025

Wed, Aug 6 update: Office is now open! Coffee group will happen today from 1 to 3 pm. There will be drinks and chat. Everyone is welcome!

01/08/2025

Office is closed today (Friday, Aug 1) due to unexpected circumstances. We apologize for inconvenience. If you have an appointment today at office, team will be in touch with you to make other plans. We will be closed on Monday for stat holiday - BC Day. Tuesday is community day so team will be doing outreach and office is closed. We hope to open next Wednesday, Aug 6 and coffee group will happen. Check our social media for updates next week. Have a great long weekend and enjoy the sun!

12/07/2025

Summer Hard of Hearing Support Peer Group - it's on Wednesdays on Zoom with 2 Hard of Hearing facilitators! It's only for people who live in BC. Interested? Contact Felicia at felicia.damato@vch.ca - deadline is July 18.

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - BC Chapter

23/06/2025

Good resource!

Communication Access Cards offer a way for individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard-of-hearing to communicate their preferred communication method. Download a card and bring it to your next medical appointment: https://ow.ly/aWtX50U7vXa

23/06/2025

ASL video explaining about sunscreen and what happens to your skin when you tan.

13/06/2025

Join us on Wed, June 25 from 1 to 3 to honour and celebrate the National Indigenous History Month with our outreach worker, Seraphine. Everyone is welcome! ASL-Voice interpreters and Deaf interpreters will be on-site.

12/06/2025

It’s important to know the difference between a stroke and heat stroke.

Both are medical emergencies — but they have different causes and require different responses.

Recognizing the early signs of a stroke or heat stroke can make all the difference.

Learn more at: https://www.vch.ca/en/patients-and-visitors/patient-guides/patient-guide-vgh-stroke-program

10/06/2025

For Seniors - please email community.outreach@wavefrontcentre.ca to reserve seat and ride assistance if needed.

Social Meals are back at Wavefront Centre!

We’re teaming up with United Way BC - Lower Mainland to offer Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing seniors a fun Mediterranean-themed day with a hot meal and social time.

Date: June 18
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: 2005 Quebec Street, Vancouver

RSVP by June 12 to: community.outreach@wavefrontcentre.ca
Need a ride? Let us know in your email.

Click to view in ASL: https://lnkd.in/g79ueGQH

09/06/2025

Join us on Wed, June 25 from 1 to 3 to honour and celebrate the National Indigenous History Month with our outreach worker, Seraphine.

05/06/2025