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- Why is Transition Planning so Important?
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Ontario Interpreting Services
Ontario Interpreting Services (OIS) provides American Sign Language (ASL) - English interpreting services across Ontario, and la langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) – French interpreting services in some regions of Ontario. We can provide on-site or video remote interpreting (VRI) services for any type of assignment.
Hearing Healthcare Services
Have you noticed a change in your hearing? Come and see one of our experienced audiologists for a complete hearing test, hearing aid evaluation, hearing aid check-up or fine-tuning. We provide services to both children and adults.
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The barriers faced by people with hearing loss take a devastating toll on spirit, determination, and mental health. Your donation eliminates those barriers.
Featured Blog
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Upcoming Events
CHS Toronto Collection Event
October 17 2015Join us as we raise funds and keep clothing and end-of-life electronics out of our landfills.
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CHS Peterborough Bowling Fundraiser
October 25 2015Open to Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing members of the community
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Vlog by Gary Malkowski on sign language rights
September 15 2015A vlog by Gary Malkowski, Special Advisor to the President, Public Affairs, on sign language rights and barrier-free education.
Message from the CEO for fall 2015
September 15 2015CHS President and CEO Julia Dumanian gives a video message on CHS activities for the fall.