CHHA National FAST FACTS
CHHA was founded in 1982
CHHA is a registered Canadian Charity #129951109 RR 0002
Our mission is to create accessible, connected, and equitable communities for Canadians with hearing loss.
Our vision is a barrier-free society where Canadians with hearing loss are empowered, inspired, and enjoy a full quality of life.
Our values are inclusion, collaboration, trust
What we do: The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) was established in 1982 as the national voice of Canadians living with a hearing loss. Today, CHHA supports Canadians from coast-to-coast with a national office and networks in each province to ensure that every individual with hearing loss has what they need to hear and to be heard.
CHHA is Canada’s only national non-profit consumer organization run by and for people with hearing loss.
CHHA Foundation: The CHHA Foundation is a registered charitable fundraising organization, established in 2001 to support the activities and programs of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA). The CHHA Foundation was formed as a separate body to raise and manage the investment of funds to generate new income on a year-to-year basis. The interest from their capital provides income to support CHHA activities.
Our Programs/Projects: Mentorship Program, Scholarship Program, Get in the Hearing Loop, , Spend to Save Canada, E-Store Social Enterprise, with additional new programs being developed.
By generous contributions from our funders and supporters, our programs are offered free to hard of hearing individuals
Stats: 1 in 4 Canadians experience hearing loss, 19% of Canadian adults under the age of 70 experience hearing loss to a degree that it significantly impacts their speech comprehension. 90% of individuals with hearing loss can enhance communication through assistive technology, counseling, or environmental adjustments.
We believe that by helping individuals with hearing loss, we help Canadians youth to older adults, families and the community at large.
Young Adults Network (CHHA YAN) ages 18-35 with varying degrees of hearing loss that strives to educate communities about hearing loss and provide resources so they can become productive members of society.
