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VOICE for children who are deaf and hard of hearing helps children with hearing loss to maximize their listening and spoken language potential 🇨🇦

VOICE for deaf and hard of hearing children was established in the early ’60s by parents to offer support to other families with children who were deaf and hard of hearing. These Toronto parents wanted their children to be educated alongside their hearing peers in mainstream schools. By working collectively they succeeded in achieving this goal and had the tremendous benefit of sharing information and providing support to one another.

11/18/2025

VOICE is planning a Great Wolf Lodge event for our members! We have secured a group rate for the weekend of Friday March 6th - Sunday March 8th, 2026 at the Niagara Falls location.

We are asking interested members to complete the attached survey form to reserve your spot by November 21th, 2025. The survey will close at 5:00pm.

For additional information about Great Wolf Lodge click here.
https://www.greatwolf.com/niagara

For more information please contact: admin@voicefordeafkids.com

Here is the link till Friday: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__jSxyvRUNDhLQlhSVkRKRTlKVVhFQlRUTThGUTJVUi4u&route=shorturl

11/16/2025

💙 Building Brighter Futures — One Step at a Time! 💙

Join VOICE & Faranak Impact for a free, powerful online session:
“Saving for Children who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing & Tax Management for Families”

📅 Saturday, November 29, 2025
🕓 12–1 PM PT (BC) | 3–4 PM ET (Toronto)
📍 Online Webinar

💡 Discover practical tools, smart tax strategies, and government supports designed to help families like yours thrive — plus hear real stories from parents and professionals who understand your journey.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Because supporting your child’s future starts with financial confidence and peace of mind.

🔗 Register today:
https://www.zeenle.com/buy_tickets.php?pcode=305e2c3cfce0&shared_by=3e8f6996888e

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11/14/2025

What Does It Mean to Be Deaf or Hard of Hearing?

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) children have varying degrees of hearing loss.

Some use hearing technology, some use sign language, and some use both. Every child’s journey
is unique and worthy of celebration.

11/12/2025

🎖️ Remembrance Day 🎖️

Today, VOICE for children who are deaf and hard of hearing honours the bravery and sacrifice of those who served to protect peace and freedom.
As we remember their courage, we also renew our commitment to creating a world where every child’s voice is heard and valued. 💙

11/10/2025

💙 Today is Microtia Awareness Day (November 9) 💙

Every year, children are born with Microtia — a difference in ear development that can affect hearing, communication, and confidence.
But with early identification, family support, and advocacy for access, these children can thrive in every part of life.

👂 Microtia often occurs in one ear (in about 80–90% of cases), yet it can still impact how children learn, listen, and connect.
That’s why VOICE works to ensure families never face this journey alone.
From diagnosis to early intervention, to finding the right hearing technology and school support — we’re here for families every step of the way.

💬 Today, we raise awareness for Microtia and stand beside parents, caregivers, and children — advocating for a world where every child, no matter how they hear, can reach their full potential.

Together, let’s make sure every child’s voice is heard. 💛

11/08/2025

A wonderful meeting with the VOICE research team!

Together with Dalhousie University, we’re exploring the quality of life of children with cochlear implants — an important step toward understanding their experiences and supporting them more effectively. 💬👂💙

11/05/2025

🗣️ VOICE Parents Meet-Up — Wednesday, November 26 at 6:30 PM (Virtual Session)

Topic: Self-Advocacy — From Early Years to Adulthood
Are you a parent or family member of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing in Canada? Join us for a powerful evening of connection, insight, and inspiration as we explore how families and communities can nurture confident self-advocates from childhood through adulthood.

🎤 Special Guest Speaker: Ananya Nakra
Ananya is a 24-year-old unilateral cochlear implant recipient, born in New Delhi and now based in Canada. She brings lived experience and deep reflection on what it means to speak up and shape your own path.

👥 This session is a chance to:
• Hear Ananya’s story and insights
• Connect with other parents and families
• Share strategies and questions about self-advocacy across developmental stages
• Reflect on how we can support our children to grow into strong, confident, and healthy self-advocates

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM ET
💻 Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
🔗 Register here: https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/Events

We’re looking forward to your feedback and any suggestions you might have.

11/05/2025

🎨✨ Cochlear implants are more than medical devices — they’re gateways to sound, connection, and confidence! 💬💖
At VOICE for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, we celebrate every child’s unique journey — and we love seeing implants personalized with colour, creativity, and pride. 🌈👂
Because hearing technology can be as bold and beautiful as the children who wear them. 💫💪

11/03/2025

🌟 Every sound tells a story. 🌟

With early access to sound and Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT), deaf and hard of hearing babies can learn to listen, understand, and speak — unlocking the power of communication and connection. 💬👶🎧

AVT empowers families to make listening and spoken language a natural part of everyday life — because every voice deserves to be heard. 💖

11/01/2025

The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association has recently formed a development group which aims to create a national cochlear implant (CI) report card to address disparities in access to CI across Canada.

This group, comprised of CI users and hearing health professionals, is in the process of collecting data to assess five key areas:

1. Wait time from initial referral to surgery

2. Post-operative rehabilitative care

3. Geographical barriers for access to care (rural vs. urban)

4. Financial assistance for device maintenance and upgrades

5. Access to multidisciplinary care

As a prospective or current CI user, your input will be valuable to help ensure there is equitable and timely care for all Canadians who benefit from CIs, regardless of location.

Click on the link to complete the Cochlear Implant Patient Experience Survey, which will take 15-20 minutes: https://forms.office.com/r/azS1w0iM56. The survey will close on November 15.

On behalf of the development group, we thank you in advance for your time. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Bowen Tang at bwntang888@gmail.com.

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃

10/29/2025

Join Our Online VOICE Parents Meet-Ups! 🌟

Are you a parent or family member of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing and learning to listen? We warmly invite you to join our supportive community!

📅 Day: Oct 29 (Every last Wednesday of the month)
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET

Come connect with other parents, share experiences, and receive valuable resources and guidance!

🔗 Register at: https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/Events

Every parent or family member is welcome! Let’s learn, support, and grow together. 🌱

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