The Canadian Hearing Society

Specialties

The Canadian Hearing Society is the leading provider of services, products, and information that promote equity for people who are culturally Deaf, oral deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing.

History

Established in 1940.

Founded in 1940, CHS is a not-​for-​profit agency governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing.

Unique in North America, CHS offers a complete roster of essential services and the most complete range of communication devices that assist and augment communication.

The largest agency of its kind in Canada, CHS employs approximately 450 people who deliver over 17 programs through a network of 27 offices across Ontario. All services are provided by professionals experienced in meeting the needs of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people in an accessible, confidential environment.

We support informed choices: we give you unbiased information on all known options and you decide what best suits you and your family.