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Organization:
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Canadian Hearing Services - London Region
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Address:
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301 Oxford St W, Unit 4
London, ON
N6H 1S6
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Intersection:
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Cherryhill Blvd and Oxford St W
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Hours:
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| Mon | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 9am-5pm | |
| Thu | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9am-5pm | |
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Service Description:
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Supports for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services * programs and services include:- accessibility services
- counselling services
- education programs
- employment services
- hearing healthcare
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Communication Devices Program
- E-store with a full range of technical devices which promote better communication, increases independence and improves quality of life * offers practical technical solutions that enhances or facilities communications * offers a full range of services from initial consultation to installation and training
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Employment Services
- Supports to deaf and hard of hearing individuals to find a job and succeed by working with employees and employers to put the right supports in place * employment consultants can provide help with: job search challenges related to hearing loss, career planning, resume and cover letter writing, help preparing for interviews, accessing funds for work related expenses, such as appropriate clothing, training, or assistive devices including hearing aids
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Hearing Care Counselling
- Services include assessment and support for seniors with hearing loss * the goal is to develop, maintain, or augment sensory capacity to promote maximum independence * the Hearing Care Counsellor Program assists seniors with hearing loss * counsellors conduct home visits (or virtual visits), provide education, demonstrate and recommend communication devices, facilitate hard of hearing support groups and teach hearing help classes, and workshops * Hearing Care Counselling also provides in-service training to supportive housing, retirement homes and long-term care facilities
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Fees:
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Support services are free * set fees for devices and sign language interpreting services * membership available
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Application:
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Call, fax, email * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with hearing loss, or with an interest in hearing loss
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Languages:
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English * American Sign Language (ASL)
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Area Served:
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London, Middlesex, Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Oxford, Perth and Grey Bruce
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