Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Hamilton Branch

11/01/2026

Do you feel frustrated with your hearing loss? Are you fed up with people making jokes about it? The Hamilton Branch of the Canadian HARD of HEARING Association invites you, via ZOOM, to join us on November 24th, 7:30 pm for tips on how to self-advocate.

10/30/2026

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📢 Hands Off Our Telecoil: Tracking Industry Progress in Recent Device Launches When EFHOH launched the Hands Off Our Telecoil campaign, our message was clear: innovation should expand accessibility, not replace it. We are encouraged to see that a growing number of manufacturers now offer hearing ...

10/23/2026

Every moment in live theatre matters.

Wavefront Centre is proud to partner with the Shaw Festival to expand audio accessibility for patrons who are Hard of Hearing or experiencing hearing loss.

A new hybrid assistive listening system is now available in the Festival Theatre. By combining Wi-Fi + Bluetooth and Auracast™ technologies, the system gives patrons more ways to connect to performances using compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, earbuds or headphones.

Beginning with its spectacular holiday production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella opening on November 20, Shaw will start piloting Wavefront's technology in our Festival Theatre to complement our existing accessibility offerings, giving patrons another flexible way to experience performances with clearer, more personalized sound.

This partnership supports the Shaw Festival’s commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive theatre experiences where more people can share in the magic of live performance.

The project is supported by Wavefront Centre and made possible thanks to The Slaight Family Foundation’s 2024 gift establishing the National Disability Initiative.

10/22/2026

This is an invitation to take part in “Accessible Elections – Electors” Study.

IF you wish to participate in this study, please follow their instructions. You do not have to be a member of CHHA to participate..

Dear CHHA Representatives,
I hope my email finds you well. My name is Mouna Reda, and I am a postdoc at McMaster University working with Prof. Samir Chidiac on an ongoing research study on accessible elections.
On behalf of Prof. Samir Chidiac, I am writing to seek your support and assistance regarding our study. It would be of great assistance if you could share the information below with CHHA Members:
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Dear members,

Prof. Samir Chidiac, a Professor at McMaster University, has contacted [The Canadian HARD of HEARING Association – Hamilton Branch] to ask us to share information about a study he is conducting with his research team on Accessible Elections – Electors. His research team is looking for volunteers to take part in a study about the voting experiences of people with disabilities during any of the 2026 Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Elections. The study aims to identify barriers that people with disabilities may face when voting and help make future elections more accessible and inclusive. The goal is to ensure that the voices and experiences of people with disabilities are heard.
If you are interested in getting more information about taking part in Dr. Chidiac’s study, please read the brief description below and/or contact the research team directly using the contact information below.
Taking part in this study is completely voluntary. Choosing not to participate will not affect your relationship with McMaster University or any services you receive.
If you choose to participate, we are inviting you to complete an online questionnaire using Microsoft Forms at your convenience and on your own electronic device. The questionnaire will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete.
Individuals who complete the questionnaire will receive a $10 gift card.
Eligible participants are individuals who self-identify as a person with a disability and have voted in any of the 2026 Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Elections.
For more details on this study, please click the link to the Letter of Information [Letter of Information link: https://mcmasteru365-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/redam1_mcmaster_ca/IgCHp4qCffr7RYwjDr8EnXJDAbJzKbLrgv_9mtHg9z9peIQ]
Please click the following link to access the questionnaire [Questionnaire link]. You need to provide your consent to be able to participate and start the questionnaire.
To make elections accessible and inclusive to every Canadian citizen, we need to identify the barriers. Please help us in this regard. We thank you in advance for your time and support.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Professor Samir E. Chidiac, Ph.D. P.Eng. FCSCE
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada L8S 4L7
Email: [email protected]


Mouna Reda, Ph.D.
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada L8S 4L7
Email: [email protected]

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance from the McMaster Research Ethics Board (Project #8535).

10/21/2026

The Hamilton Branch of the Canadian HARD of HEARING Association invites you to join us for tips on how to advocate your hearing loss via zoom on Tuesday, November 24th, 7:30 pm.
To register: [email protected]

10/08/2026

Do you know how to advocate for yourself?

09/28/2026

Menière's Disease: An attack typically starts suddenly with rotating vertigo, accompanied or preceded by a mix of fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing), and a feeling of fullness (aural pressure) in the ear. Hearing loss often worsens progressively over time.

09/25/2026

. . . and isn't that the truth!

09/23/2026

What is Meniere's disease?

Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear. Ménière’s disease usually affects only one ear, but in 15% to 25% of people with the disorder, both ears may be affected.

09/17/2026

IF this is you, be sure and join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:30 at St. Michael's Anglican Church, 1188 Fennell Ave. E., (at Fennell & High St.) Hamilton L8T 1S6. To register or questions: [email protected] www.chha-hamilton.ca