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FICSH Online Workshop: Hearing Loss, Communication and Inclusion

You are invited to Fostering Inclusive Communities for Seniors with Hearing Loss, a workshop hosted by the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, National Capital Region Branch (CHHA-NCR).

The workshop is for seniors who are hard of hearing and the people who support them, including service providers, caregivers, family members and community members. Everyone is welcome.

The session will explore inclusion, ways to make communication more accessible, and how to better support seniors with hearing loss.

Jun

June 25, 2026 · Alta Vista Library · In person

Hearing aids and devices, with Canadian Hearing Services

Canadian Hearing Services presented current hearing aid and hearing device technologies, along with the supports available to members.

Jun

Annual General Meeting 2026

June 10, 2026 · Online

Members received the year's reports to membership: the president's update on a year of revitalization, plus treasurer, committee, and project reports.

AGM, Online

May

May 29, 2026 · FICS workshop

Inclusive Communication and Support for Seniors with Hearing Loss

Our FICS project workshop for older adults covered the signs of age-related hearing changes, practical communication strategies, and where to find early support.

FICS project, Workshop

Feb

Members share their wisdom on hearing loss

February 2026 · Online

A virtual sharing session where members traded personal wisdom and experience of living with hearing loss. It left the group inspired, and many asked for a repeat.

Dec

What's new in assistive technology

December 2025 · Online

An online session on the latest assistive technology, including emerging Auracast audio and its potential to make public spaces more accessible.

Oct

Understanding tinnitus

October 2025 · Online

An information session with Stephanie Stacey of The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus, on the causes and symptoms of tinnitus and practical ways to manage it.

Sep

September 2025 · Parliament Hill · In person

Deaf Flag Day on Parliament Hill

Members joined Ottawa's Deaf community and allies on Parliament Hill as the Deaf flag was raised for the International Day of Sign Languages and the International Week of Deaf People.

Jul

Summer BBQ hosted by our President

July 2025 · In person

Michel David, CHHA-NCR Branch President, hosted a summer barbecue that brought members together for an afternoon of good food, lively conversation, and community building. It was well attended and strengthened social connections across the Branch.

Apr

April 2025 · Elmvale Acres Library · In person

Sharing what living with hearing loss is really like

An in-person gathering where members shared personal experiences of living with hearing loss and traded practical strategies for everyday communication. The session reinforced the value of peer learning and created a welcoming space for open discussion.