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Organization:
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Canadian Hearing Services
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Phone Numbers:
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1-866-518-0000
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TTY:
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1-877-215-9530
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Address:
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658 Progress Ave, Unit 14
Kingston, ON
K7M 4W9
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Intersection:
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Gardiners Rd and Progress Ave
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Location:
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Kingston
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Public Contacts:
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Debbie Martin - District Office Supervisor Eastern Ontario
613-544-1927 ext 102 * dmartin@chs.ca
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Service Description:
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Supports for people who are culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Communication Devices Program - Consultation and sale of hearing and communication-related assistive devices * assistive devices augment communication, safety, and independence * includes visual smoke detectors, baby monitors, alarm clocks, amplified phones, and TTYs (text telephones)
Employment Services - Career counselling and job search training * works with employers to secure accessibility in the workplace * referral to appropriate employment service or vocational training programs, including Employment Ontario-funded programs such as Job Creation Partnerships, Self-Employment Benefit, Skills Development, and Targeted Wage Subsidy
Hearing Care Counselling - Communication and hearing health services to enable daily living activities * support in regards to coping with a hearing loss, communication strategies and appropriate devices * in-home visits available * support provided also to caregivers * priority is given to adults 55 years and older * fee only for devices purchased
General Support Services - Supportive counselling, special assistance, case management, and advocacy for people with a hearing loss * assistance with government services * helps clients overcome life issues
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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, email or book appointment online - referral not required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who are deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing
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Languages:
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English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Quebec Sign Language
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Area Served:
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Kingston ; Belleville ; Brockville and area ; Lanark County
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Last Updated:
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10/28/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=70560
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