New hearing aids can provide an improvement to your quality of life. Whether they’re your first or your latest pair, getting the most recent technology for your hearing can provide many benefits. During your hearing aid fitting appointment, your hearing aid...
If you have been struggling to hear your friends and loved ones in crowded spaces, are finding yourself turning up the volume on the TV or radio, or can’t seem to recall what someone told you yesterday, chances are that you’re dealing with some level of hearing loss....
Hearing a phantom ringing, buzzing, whooshing, or whistling in your ears? You’re not alone. Tinnitus affects millions of Canadians across the nation, and many don’t realize its effects until it starts to change their day-to-day lives. Tinnitus affects everyone...
Under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC), Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility scored an incredible 96 out of 100 points. With over 1,300 sites across Canada rated through the RHFAC, we’re delighted with the fact that we...
While we’ve made major leaps and bounds in the world of accessible employment services for those who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing, these individuals still face daily challenges and exclusion in employment and education settings due to communication...
When we’re dealing with cerumen, or earwax, buildup, our first instinct might be to reach into the bathroom cabinet for a cotton swab to swipe it out. We’re probably not the first to tell you that’s not the safest method for your ears – cotton swabs can do more damage...
When it comes to American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, there are a few different styles available for different situations. Just like how we use different language between friends versus our coworkers, it’s the same for ASL! For example, there are specialized...
Donating to Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is a powerful way to support the mission of creating a more inclusive and accessible world for individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing. Your contributions help us provide essential services,...
