Canadian Hearing Services - London Region

Application

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Eligibility / Target Population

People who are Deaf or hard of hearing and are one of the following:

permanent residents
convention refugees
protected persons

Fees

Free

Languages

English ; American Sign Language (ASL)

Area Served

London, Middlesex, Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Oxford, Perth and Grey Bruce

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Supports to help Deaf and hard of hearing newcomers transition to life in Canada

Settlement Counselling - Assistance with:

accessing health services
completing applications and forms
technical devices and accessibility tools
tasks of daily living
understanding the legal system
understanding paperwork and correspondence
using public transit

Newcomer Employment Counselling - Help for Deaf and hard of hearing newcomers to find work * services may include:

career exploration
health and safety training
interview skills development
job coaching
job search strategies
resume and cover letter writing

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) - Deaf and hard of hearing newcomers learn American Sign Language and written English, and gain life skills to help integrate into Canada