Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is the operating name for Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a registered charitable organization.
Charitable Registration Number #108200098RR0001
Our Fairview location will be closed from September 12 to 19 for repairs and reopen on September 20 for regular business hours. Learn more.
Our Tri-Cities location will be closed on Saturdays from July 23, 2022 onwards until further notice. Learn more.
COVID-19 update: Masks are still required inside all public indoor settings of Wavefront Centre locations. Learn more.
The research division at Wavefront Centre has co-authored a published article in a scholarly journal that reveals the impacts on communication with face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic for adults with hearing loss.
The article is based on results from our national survey in 2021 where we found that over 80% of respondents reported difficulty with understanding others who wore face masks.
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is the operating name for Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a registered charitable organization.
Charitable Registration Number #108200098RR0001
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