Mobility and accessibility in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury, Ontario
CHS Sudbury - Settlement Program for Newcomers to Canada
Offered by Canadian Hearing Services
In short
SUPPORT FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING NEWCOMERS TO CANADA Settlement The Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) Settlement Program assists Deaf or hard of hearing newcomers, overcome barriers specific to the newcomer experience, through direct service provided by a Settlement Counsellor in ASL.
- Who it is for
- Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and: permanent residents of canada convention refugees or protected persons outside of cana...; Mobility
- What it helps with
- A way to get there, Learning and school, Help in my language, Skills for work, Making my own choices
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 1460 Fairburn St, Sudbury, ON P3E 3B6
- How to reach
- Contact through Canadian Hearing Services: (866) 518-0000 · info@chs.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
SUPPORT FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING NEWCOMERS TO CANADA Settlement The Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) Settlement Program assists Deaf or hard of hearing newcomers, overcome barriers specific to the newcomer experience, through direct service provided by a Settlement Counsellor in ASL. Support is available to address everyday living needs and the transition to life in Canada. This is a free program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to help individuals settle in Canada, understand their rights and responsibilities and access community resources. Our experienced staff will assess your needs, goals and priorities and determine how best to assist you. Areas covered may include information and assistance with housing, the legal system, technical devices, transit system use, completion of forms/applications, and health services. Support is available for the translation of documents from written English to American Sign Language (ASL) or from ASL to written English. LANGUAGE TRAINING We can refer you to Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) at Canadian Hearing Services or to other appropriate language programs.
Who can use it?
Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and: permanent residents of canada convention refugees or protected persons outside of canada who have been selected for resettlement in canada by immigration, refugees and citizenship canada temporary residents working in canada with a work permit under the live-in caregiver program (not eligible for linc) persons who have been selected in canada or overseas to become a permanent resident and have been informed by letter from immigration, refugees and citizenship canada
How do I get in touch?
Call (866) 518-0000, email info@chs.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury, Ontario.
1460 Fairburn St, Sudbury, ON P3E 3B6
1460 Fairburn St, Sudbury, ON P3E 3B6Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury, Ontario
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