Six reasons to choose the Wavefront Centre

With the largest team of hearing healthcare providers, sign language interpreters and specialists in accessibility, community outreach and community research, you’ll be partnering with one of the most advanced teams in the country.

You can be confident that no matter what challenges you may be experiencing, you’ll benefit from a wealth of experience and expertise.

We are committed to excellence in everything we do. Our work is guided by close to seven decades of best practices and meeting performance benchmarks.  Our recommendations are based on sound knowledge in the field. We provide top-quality hearing aid products and a wide selection to meet every need.

Our collective goal is to ensure our clients receive the best care, service and expertise.

Wavefront Centre originated from the Vancouver Adult Deaf Association and the Vancouver League for the Hard of Hearing in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1956, these groups formed the Society for the Advancement of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, later renamed the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH).

Over the decades, the organization expanded its services, including audiology and employment counseling, and established multiple offices. In 2019, WIDHH rebranded as Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility, continuing to serve thousands with comprehensive hearing health and communication services.

We’re proudly a not-for-profit organization operating as a social enterprise with our entire purpose focused on maximizing our impact, for the benefit of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing individuals.

Through us, you are reinvesting back into the community and contributing to the bell-being of others

It’s been a joy to impact the lives of thousands of people over almost 70 years, and we continue to be passionate about our work. By engaging with us, you’ll experience the benefits and commitment through our team of diverse professionals.

Our head office in Vancouver has received the Rick Hansen Foundation’s highest accessibility certification level – its Gold Accessibility Certificate.

The Gold certification ensures the building meets stringent standards for accessibility, enabling people with disabilities to navigate and utilize the facility independently and effectively.