CHHA-Calgary is the Calgary Branch of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA). CHHA-Calgary promotes self-help, advocacy, information & visibility
Vision:
A Canadian society that is respectful and fully accessible to people with hearing loss. Core Values:
As members of CHHA, we are committed to:
•Leadership in helping people live positively with hearing loss
•Integrity and transparency in our activities
•Respect for the diversity of people’s individual communication choices
•Collaboration both within CHHA and with partner organizations
•The accountability and sustainability of our organization
06/10/2024
It's happening!!! We have 5 campers registered we have spots for 60! Help us reach this goal!
Camp for ages 7 to 17 years old. Open to CODA, siblings of Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Deadline for registration is July 31 2024.
Visit jadescamp.com to register! Total cost is $650 (25 payable at registration, 625 due before camp starts)
04/17/2024
Our Team has been working hard on this and I am excited to share the Launch of Jade's Camp Website!!!
Jade's Camp | Deaf and Hard of Hearing summer camp | Calgary, AB, Canada Jade's Camp is a place where Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing youth can discover their strengths, embrace their identities, and connect with others who share similar experiences. It's a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to be their best selves and achieve their dreams.
03/01/2020
Here is a great TedX talk by Rebecca Knill. Although Rebecca talks about CI’s the same or similar comments can be made about Hearing Aids. Once upon a time Hearing Aids were huge boxes that did not always work to once hearing levels.
How technology has changed what it's like to be deaf "Complete silence is very addictive," says Rebecca Knill, a writer who has cochlear implants that enable her to hear. In this funny, insightful talk, she explores the evolution of assistive listening technology, the outdated way people still respond to deafness and how we can shift our cultural unde...
02/26/2020
Has anyone read this book?
Everyday sounds could be damaging your hearing, says author | CBC Radio New Yorker writer and author of Volume Control: Hearing in a Deafening World David Owen says people need to pay more attention to things that could damage their hearing because it is easier than ever to cause hearing loss with everyday activities.
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