Hear. Here. Grace Shyng, M.Sc., Aud (C), RAUD, RHIP Acting Executive Director. Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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1 Hear. Here. Grace Shyng, M.Sc., Aud (C), RAUD, RHIP Acting Executive Director Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing June 26, 2018 Rotary Club of Vancouver Charitable Registration Number RR0001

2 Ears work 24/7 No earlids!

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9 Prevalence of Hearing Loss Over 20% of general population Over 65: 54% Over 85: 65% Fastest growing disability in North America why?

10 Recent Census Data Seniors (5.9 million) > children (5.8 million) By 2061, projected 12 million seniors to 8 million children Where is highest share of seniors? Qualicum Beach, BC Fastest growing age group? People aged 100 yrs of age or older: Increase of 41.3%

11 Hearing Loss Associated with Aging

12 The Aging Ear With increasing age, our ability to process speech in noise decreases, even if a basic hearing test reflects little change Research between young, normal hearing adults and older, normal hearing seniors: Little difference in speech in quiet, but significant differences in speech in noise

13 The Aging Ear Untreated hearing loss is a risk factor for other health issues: Mental health: isolation, depression, dementia Cardiovascular disorders Diabetes

14 Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, est. 1956

15 About WIDHH Largest registered charity in Western Canada that provides services to deaf and hard of hearing 3 Metro Vancouver locations Multicultural (English, Chinese, French, American Sign Language, Hindi, Farsi) Unique, one-stop service hub for wide range of programs: Social enterprise programs Social service programs

16 Audiology Diagnostic Hearing Assessments Hearing Aid Sales and Services all major brands Social service Programs: Lend an Ear refurbished aid for low income clients Drop in service Speech reading classes Support groups

17 Counselling Services Employment Services: Job search, preparation and placements (resumes, interviews, etc) Disability Supports Seniors Outreach Services for homebound seniors: visits, transportation, community activities Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors: marginalized group in care homes

18 Interpreting Services Sign Language Interpreting Services Medical Interpreting Community Interpreting (social ent) Drop in English-ASL translation services Community Outreach and Presentations Annual Tax Night

19 Communication Devices Showroom Amplified devices for TV, phones Alerting devices Phone, alarm, fire Doorbell, baby

20 Recent accolades February 2018: Winner of City of Vancouver Accessible City award April 2018: International recognition of research work in Audiology (American Academy of Audiology conference) May 2018: Stars of Vancouver award from Vancouver Courier best HA services July 2018: Better at Home program featured in National Conference on Aging

21 WIDHH helps MANY

22 Barb and Judy

23 AJ and Barb

24 Diane and Nagmeh

25 Vinu and Rena

26 Elissa

27 David & Priya & Baby Lila

28 Landon Krentz

29 Accessibility & Inclusion removing and preventing barriers Proposed Accessible Canada Act accessibility legislation for improve accessibility for all Canadians (June 2018) BC Accessibility 2024: actions and strategies to address barriers to persons with disabilities Built environments Employment Communication Technologies Programs and Services

30 New location Fall 2019

31 Programs and Accessibility >18,000 sq feet, 4 levels, Expanded Programming Audiology, Employment Counselling, Seniors Outreach, Interpreting, Communication Devices Showroom Research Division Remote Services (Audiology, Interpreting) Accessibility partnership with Rick Hansen Foundation hearing accessibility: deaf, hard of hearing mobility and aging friendly

32 Thank you! Hadfield, C. (2014). You are Here. Around the World in 92 Minutes. Toronto, ON. Random House Canada Charitable Registration Number RR0001