Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - BC Chapter

10/02/2025

Are you eager to empower the hard of hearing community?

Do you have finance or accounting expertise?

CHHA-BC is on the lookout for a passionate Volunteer Treasurer to join our board!

Help us enhance accessibility and support across British Columbia.

Interested? Send your resume and a brief statement of interest to info@chha-bc.org. Let's champion inclusion together!

10/01/2025

Our September 2025 edition of The Loop newsletter is out now!

Explore the CHHA-BC Board's vision for a future that prioritizes hearing accessibility, affordable aids, and better captioning.

We also highlight Disability Employment Month, addressing barriers faced by Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in B.C., along with inspiring stories and community successes including some from , , and .

Stay connected—check your email for updates! 📬

Not subscribed? Visit: https://chha-bc.org/newsletters/

09/30/2025

Today we honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities still impact by our past.

We encourage all to learn about our past, reflect, and act.

09/16/2025

Meet our committed CHHA-BC board members!

From left to right: Joy Borgonia, Naghmeh Samenirad, Gael Hannan, Ruth Warick, Jessica Niemela, Nicole Leung, and Elwood Major.

On September 13, 2025, they convened in Vancouver for a strategic planning workshop.

09/13/2025

Join us for our September joiny workshop with CHHA Vancouver.

Assistive Listening Technology: What’s available and what’s right for you?" with Tim Archer.

Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 PM PT via Zoom

Get the latest information on a full range of assistive technologies such as Bluetooth LE with Aureacast, followed by a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have.

Register now: Https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qSpUrlYqRWe5sHhVFLTiqA

ASL interpreters and CART will be provided. For questions, contact chhavancouver@gmail.com.

05/29/2025

📣 Join the CHHA BC Chapter & Vancouver Branch for an inspiring virtual session: Unlock practical strategies to thrive with hearing loss!

When: Monday, June 2nd
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM PT
Where: On Zoom. Register by June 1.

Learn from advocate Gael Hannan and Joy Borgonia about enhancing communication, discovering assistive tech, and understanding available support.

Don't miss this opportunity—RSVP by Sunday, June 1st to secure your spot!

Register here: https://go.radd.ovh/livingwell

Visual Description: Flyer for a virtual event, "Living Well with Hearing Loss," on June 2, 2025, from 6-7:30 PM PT via Zoom, with registration details and photos of presenters Gael Hannan and Joy Borgonia.

05/18/2025

Join us for an informative and supportive virtual session on strategies to improve your life with hearing loss!

On Monday, June 2nd, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Pacific Time, hear from advocate, speaker, and author Gael Hannan, and CHHA-BC operations manager Joy Borgonia.

Learn about interpersonal communication tips, assistive technology, and available supports and programs.

ASL interpreting and CART captioning will be provided.

Register by June 1st via Zoom. Link provided in the comments.

Join CHHA BC Chapter and Vancouver Branch for an informative and supportive session on strategies to improve your life with hearing loss on Jun 2, 2025 at 6pm PT.

05/10/2025

Join the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Young Adult Network on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT for an engaging virtual workshop!

Discover how Hearing Loss impacts Mental Health, share strategies with peers, and connect through interactive opportunities led by Felicia D'Amato from VCH's Deaf Well-Being Program.

Open to Canadians aged 18-35 with Hearing Loss. Real-time CART & ASL interpretation provided.

Note: This live event won’t be recorded—registration is essential! Scan the QR code or find the link in the comments.

05/02/2025

05/02/2025

Visit "The Way We Hear It!" community engagement exhibition at Prince George Public Library (Bob Harkins Branch - Downtown) during library open hours over the month of May (May 1st 30th).

Learn about hearing loss, hearing health, assistive devices, and our Deaf/heard of hearing communities!

We are excited to see you there!

05/01/2025

Hello Prince George! WE ARRIVED IN YOUR TOWN!!!

Today, we are launching our month-long "The Way We Hear It!" community engagement exhibition at Prince George Public Library!

Join us today at 6:00PM for our opening ceremony. Meet your local Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities, organizations, learn about hearing loss, and take a private tour of our exhibition.

Where? Prince George Public Library - Keith Gordon Room
888 Canada Games Way, Prince George

When? May 1st 2025 (TODAY!) at 6:00 PM.
The exhibition is open during the whole month of May.

We hope to see you at our exhibition!

03/24/2025

📢 Time is Running Out! Help Us Empower British Columbians with Hearing Loss! YOUR VOICE MATTERS!!!

The CHHA BC Member Survey closes on this Wednesday, March 26th! Just two days left!

This is your opportunity to directly influence the support and resources available to the hard of hearing and Deaf communities in our province.

Your honest feedback on our programs and services and your challenges and barriers as a British Columbian with hearing loss will help us create more impactful programs and initiatives.

It only takes 10 minutes to complete, and your responses are completely anonymous. Let your voice be heard!

➡️ Take the survey now: https://go.radd.ovh/chhabcsurvey or scan the QR code in the post.

We've already learned so much from those who have participated, and we're excited to see how your insights will help us grow and better serve you. Thank you for your time and valuable input!