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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach (DHHSO) Program

Provided by Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility

The program bridges the gap for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing seniors, helping them stay connected to their communities and loved ones, enhancing their independence and quality of life.​
Seniors who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing often face challenges like social isolation due to limited accommodations for their communication needs. The program works to overcome these barriers by providing accessible services specifically designed for seniors in BC.

Through our Better At Home Program, we identify isolated seniors and offer vital outreach services, including companionship, home visits, non-emergency transportation, facilitated shopping trips, and other essential support. These services enable seniors to live independently and stay connected to their communities.

DHHSO volunteers (who are active Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors) play a key role in delivering these services. Each volunteer undergoes a thorough screening and training process to ensure the highest level of support. The program also offers a variety of workshops as well as a social meals program that helps seniors connect over shared meals throughout the year.

778-991-1254

Public email: senioroutreach@wavefrontcentre.ca

Website: https://www.wavefrontcentre.ca...

778-329-0870

TTY: 778-329-0874

#580, 2184 West Broadway, V6K 2E1

604-942-7397

TTY: 604-942-7380

Public email: tricitiesinfo@wavefrontcentre.ca

Tri-Cities - Port Coquitlam - #210, 2755 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 5Y9

604-736-7391

Toll Free: 1-888-736-7391

TTY: 604-736-2527

Public email: info@wavefrontcentre.ca

2005 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 2Z6

Cost: No cost

Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility:

Availability

Service area: Anmore, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver + show cities

Service area cities: Anmore, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, and West Vancouver

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Social / Recreational
Transportation
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Errand Transportation
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at home

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

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community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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