Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility

Accessible Communication Services

Provides a variety of services to make information clear, direct, easy to understand, and accessible to the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and hearing communities. Services include American Sign Language interpreting, captioning, translation, and plain language services. Also offers Medical Inter...
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Better at Home - Lower Mainland (Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing)

Volunteers assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors age 55 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendl...
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Communication Devices Showroom

Displays a variety of assistive listening and alerting devices to optimize communication and safety at home, in the workplace, and in social environments. Devices include remote microphone systems; infrared systems for the television and radio; visual alerting systems for the home (fire, security, t...
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DeafBlind Services

Through the Therapeutic Activation Program for Older Adults and Seniors (TAPS), empowers DeafBlind seniors and older adults through services that support connection, independence and access in their communities. TAPS offers intervenor services that match DeafBlind individuals' needs and communicatio...
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Employment Counselling Services

Offers career and employment counselling to help the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing obtain and maintain employment. Includes vocational and worksite assessments, resume and interview skills training, and follow-up and support. Also provides a resource room with staff assistance, library, compu...
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Hearing Clinic - Kitsilano Location

Hearing clinic provides hearing assessments, sales of new hearing aids, cerumen management, and tinnitus treatment services. Fees are charged; income earned from these services goes toward supporting other Wavefront Centre's social service programs, such as the Lend an Ear program which provides ref...
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Hearing Clinic - Mount Pleasant Location

Hearing clinic provides hearing assessments, sales of new hearing aids, cerumen management, and tinnitus treatment services. Fees are charged; income earned from these services goes toward supporting other Wavefront Centre's social service programs, such as the Lend an Ear program which provides ref...
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Hearing Clinic - Tri-Cities Location

Hearing clinic providing hearing assessments, sales of new hearing aids, cerumen managment and tinnitus treatment services. Fees are charged; income earned from these services goes toward supporting other Wavefront Centre's social service programs, such as the Lend an Ear program which provides refu...
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