Transportation in Vancouver, British Columbia
Wavefront - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach (DHHSO)
Offered by Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
2005 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V5T 4J7
In short
Social isolation is a significant concern for all Canadian seniors and challenges such as deafness or hearing loss can further marginalize a senior.
- Who it is for
- Seniors, People with disabilities
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 2005 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V5T 4J7
- How to reach
- (778) 991-1254 · senioroutreach@wavefrontcentre.ca · Website
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About this service
Social isolation is a significant concern for all Canadian seniors and challenges such as deafness or hearing loss can further marginalize a senior. Many Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors in BC live alone and have difficulty leaving their homes due to mobility and other physical, cognitive or mental health issues. Although there are many seniors centres in BC, most are inaccessible to Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors due to a lack of accommodation for their communication needs.
Wavefront Centres Better at Home (BH) program identifies isolated Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors in the Lower Mainland and provides them with volunteer outreach services at home. BH volunteers are active Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors and provide companionship, home visits, transportation assistance, facilitated shopping trips and other outings so that isolated seniors can remain connected to their communities.
The program is made possible by a generous grant from the United Way Better at Home Program.
Who can use it?
Seniors who are deaf or hard of hearing, who are socially isolated
How do I get in touch?
Call (778) 991-1254, email senioroutreach@wavefrontcentre.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
2005 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V5T 4J7
2005 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V5T 4J7Vancouver, British Columbia
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