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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 108200098RR0001
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Ears work 24/7 No “earlids”!
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Isolation
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- Over 20% of general population
- Over 65: 54%
- Over 85: 65%
- Fastest growing disability in North
America……why?
Prevalence of Hearing Loss
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- 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%
Recent Census Data
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Hearing Loss Associated with Aging
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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
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Untreated hearing loss is a risk factor for
Mental health: isolation, depression,
dementia
Cardiovascular disorders Diabetes
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Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, est. 1956
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Communication Devices Showroom
Amplified devices for TV, phones Alerting devices
Phone, alarm, fire Doorbell, baby
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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
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WIDHH helps MANY
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Barb and Judy
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AJ and Barb
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Diane and Nagmeh
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Vinu and Rena
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Elissa
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David & Priya & Baby Lila
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Landon Krentz
SLIDE 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
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New location – Fall 2019
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>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
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www.widhh.com
Charitable Registration Number 108200098RR0001
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