ALDA Ontario

04/23/2026

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04/15/2026

A look at INNO Captioning . It is not available in Canada but the app now not only lets you use your current phone number you it gives you the ability to choose between live stenographers or automated speech recognition technology before or during calls.
Do you believe this type of app would benefit Canadians? The app has a variety of advanced features and customizations . INNO captioning is free in the USA.

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04/14/2026

04/12/2026

https://youtu.be/YpCAJs_fHHM?si=Gqlp-qiMgtWPgLcg
A CHS webinar happening this coming week April 15 . You must register. Yes it has CC.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

04/11/2026

We can now easily switch mobile phone carriers and perhaps change your number make sure to update with T 9-1-1 services if you need to text 911. T 9-1-1 is dialed from the number pad same as voice call so they could find you if you have your location services turned on. If you are Deaf and live alone best to let your Fire dept dispatch know as well.
Freedom mobile has 100GB Internation no contract plans at $40 and no sign up free. Rogers now has a new low Income Affordable plans for both cell and home internet. Conditions apply but here is the link https://www.rogers.com/connected-for-success. Most companies have $20 off for disabled but best to do price comparing .

Connected for Success offers affordable Ignite Internet & TV bundles to eligible individuals on provincial income support, disability benefits, and more.

03/31/2026

ALDA Ontario welcomes accessibility rights activist Tremmel Watson to the ALDA National Board as Region IV Director. Tremmel's district covers British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon Territories, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Japan, Pacific Islands, Asia, Australia, New Zealand. Read more about Tremmel Watson below.

For many in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, navigating the workplace isn't just about doing the task at hand. It’s about the constant, often invisible work of advocating for your needs. Tremmel Watson knows this balance intimately.

03/23/2026

Beware of medications that can cause hearing loss especially if you are trying to hang onto yours. Ototoxic drugs are medications that damage the inner ear, causing hearing loss, tinnitus, or balance disorders. Primary culprits include aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin), platinum-based chemotherapy (e.g., cisplatin), loop diuretics, and high-dose salicylates/NSAIDs. Symptoms often start as tinnitus or high-frequency hearing loss.

03/18/2026

Have you lost your hearing and lost you way? Are you looking for some help or ASL tutoring ? We are offering ASL basic tutoring to new Canadian members. If you are in the Durham or Ottawa area we have members . It’s important to have both deafened mentors and friends on your hearing loss journey. For more information email ontarioalda@gmail.com

03/16/2026

People have asked about help with hearing aids. You can donate your cochlear implant things too if you are not using them

Top Options for Refurbished/Low-Cost Hearing Aids
Perley Health Care Clinic: Operates a Refurbished Hearing Aid Program that provides gently used, professionally reconditioned hearing aids to older adults and seniors in Ottawa who have moderate hearing loss and limited access to funding. These are offered as permanent loans.

Ottawa Hears Audiology (Gift of Hearing Foundation): This non-profit program provides hearing tests, hearing aids, and follow-up care for individuals in the community who cannot afford them.

Hear Well Be Well - Gift of Hearing Program: This charity program offers refurbished hearing aids and professional services at no charge to eligible residents in Ontario.

03/16/2026

New page under construction where you can load your city sign . Cool

Discover, learn, and contribute sign language signs for Canadian cities. Join our community in preserving sign language heritage.