ISLAND DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CENTRE

102-6588 Applecross Road, Nanaimo BC V9V 0A4

Phone: 1-250-753-0999   TTY: 1-250-753-0977   Fax: 250-753-9601

Toll Free: 1-877-424-3323

Email: nanaimo@idhhc.ca   Website: www.idhhc.ca

Programs & Services:

• Hearing Loss Resource Program: Consulting Audiologist and assistants are on staff. This program demonstrates, loans, and sells Assistive Listening and Alerting devices.

• Employment Program: Our employment services assist Deaf and hard of hearing adults to secure and maintain employment. Trained staff provides a variety of services dealing with employment, vocational and career counselling, and job accommodation.

• Family and Community Program: This program offers a range of family and individual support services. These include counselling, individual advocacy, home-based sign language training, support groups, educational resources and workshops.

• Interpreting Services: Sign language interpreters, oral interpreters, deaf relay interpreters and live captionists are available through the referral service at IDHHC on a cost-recovery basis.