Hard Of Hearing

• Manitoba team heading to World Deaf Curling Championships

  Much of the training takes place at the Cargill Curling Training Centre in Morris. The team is also competing in the Manitoba Open Bonspiel this weekend.

  Sports

  Jan 17, 2025
  
• Calgary police roll out ASL mobile app to connect with deaf, hard-of-hearing citizens

  The CPS is partnering with Deaf and Hear Alberta to provide officers with ASL interpreters through a mobile app, within 30 seconds.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2023
  
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• World-renowned percussionist performs in Calgary for inclusive concert

  In a one-of-a-kind experience for Calgary audiences, the Mount Royal Conservatory invited a Grammy Award-winning percussionist to perform in an inclusive concert.

  Features

  Sep 30, 2022
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• U.S. FDA allows over-the-counter hearing aids in ‘milestone’ regulation

  The U.S. regulator said the new regulation cuts red tape by creating a new class of hearing aids that don't require a medical exam, a prescription and other specialty evaluations.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2022
• Raising awareness in the name of accessibility for those hard of hearing

  Members of the non-profit organization Hear Quebec stood outside city hall and McGill university campus Tuesday morning, handing out face masks with a clear window.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2021
• Black American Sign Language (BASL): Black Deaf Canadians seek more research, support for community

  In the U.S., Black American Sign Language (BASL) has a rich and interesting history, however, Black Deaf Canadians are demanding more research to be done for their own community.

  Perspectives

  Feb 1, 2021
• Interest in American Sign Language growing in Edmonton

  Ever thought about learning a second language? Staff at an Edmonton ice cream shop are being taught American Sign Language to build a more inclusive environment.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2021
• COVID-19: Face masks spark ‘fear and anxiety’ among deaf, hard of hearing

  The coronavirus pandemic has revealed long-standing challenges for those who are deaf or having hearing loss.

  Health

  Aug 4, 2020
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• Edmonton law firm steps up to help non-profit during COVID-19 uncertain times

  An Edmonton organization that works with children impacted by hearing loss was left without a space when COVID-19 restrictions were put into place.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2020
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• Parents say B.C. cuts to early-years programs for deaf children putting kids at risk

  "If they're not getting it properly in that first five years it can cause long-term problems for them ... language is the foundation for everything."

  May 14, 2020