Established in 1956, the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) has provided quality programs and services in Audiology, Employment Counselling, Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. Our client base continues to grow every year with word of mouth referrals, because of the thousands of satisfied clients we have provided services to.

Over the years we have helped clients:

• hear what they've been missing with new hearing aids
• feel safe with the fitting of a home alerting system
• wake up on time with a vibrating alarm clock
• enjoy music and the sounds of nature with intelligent digital hearing aids
• learn ways to cope with hearing loss through our communication strategies classes
• find a job and get hired through the help of an employment counsellor
• learn job interview techniques with our successful job clubs
• understand a lecture with the help of a sign language interpreter
• communicate successfully with their doctor through an interpreter

WIDHH formed as a grassroots organization with big dreams and we will continue to ensure that the agency goals meet the ever changing needs of our Community. As a non-profit agency, we shape our strategic plans on how we can best serve our community. We hope you will find the information you are looking for, enjoy our many client stories and check our Events & News page for the latest news.