Canadian Hearing Services / Services canadiens de l'ouie

Canadian Hearing Society / Societe Canadienne De L'ouie is a Supporting Health Organization Charity located in Toronto, On

For over 80 years, Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has played a significant role in supporting and meeting the needs of Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians. We are an industry-leading provider of services, products and education that empower the Deaf and hard of hearing to overcome barriers to participation, and we are the largest and only Accredited organization of its kind in North America.

We have several CHS locations across Ontario and offer many of our services virtually across Canada. In addition to serving Deaf and hard of hearing clients, we also work diligently to champion accessibility in the workplace, providing accessibility, employment and education services to various businesses across Canada and across many sectors, such as healthcare, education, government and the legal field. 

We have a dedicated team of friendly, caring and professional staff that are committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes. Our promise is to help our clients lead rich and full lives, and to deliver on our vision of a barrier-free society for Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians.

Our mantra, Raising the Bar, is designed to challenge our organization to continue to deliver the best services and products and to never settle. We are adopting new technologies, exploring innovative means of service delivery, researching the latest treatments, and expanding our programs — all in the name of providing the best quality care to our clients.

Notable Services Provided by Canadian Hearing Society / Societe Canadienne De L'ouie

CHS's work with CRTC to make Text911 - a service which gives people who are Deaf and hard of hearing the ability to text 911 in an emergency - has been successful in many areas in Ontario, Alberta, BC, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. CHS issued a number of position papers during the year including one highlighting issues of access to post-secondary education for Deaf and hard of hearing students and another highlighting the negative impact of the trend to eliminate specialized services such as mental health, counselling, employment and literacy.