Tuesday, May 26, 5:30-7:30 pm - rescheduled from March 26 Free - registration required Online via Zoom with viewing space @ IDHHC Victoria or Nanaimo Andrew Stadnicki (name sign AJ) is an experienced financial professional with a background in tax preparation, life insurance, and mutual funds. He helps individuals understand RDSP, RESP, TFSA, and RRSPs to save money and get access to government grants and tax assistance. Andrew is passionate about helping people make informed financial decisions. English interpreters and captioning will be provided

Thursday, April 30-May 28, 12:00-1:00 pm $100 ($80 for IDHHC members) IDHHC is excited to announce an HearSmart program via Zoom available to IDHHC members. The 5-session program will be Thursday lunch hours at 12-1pm from April 30 to May 28. IDHHC audiologists Neal Boafo and Abilgail Smiles will facilitate the sessions. Hearing loss can significantly impact quality of life. Difficulties with communication can affect our relationships with our partners, family members, friends and colleagues. Although hearing aids help to improve the quality of life for people with hearing loss, residual difficulties can often remain. At its core, the HearSmart program focuses on communication challenges such as: • Decreased ability to hear in difficult listening situations • Reduced participation or withdrawal in activities • Stress, fatigue, and difficulty focusing • Diminished ability or stamina in relation to listening The primary goal of HearSmart is to help individuals re-integrate into a world full of sound which includes assisting them in developing skills to hear their best and more confidently navigate various listening situations, encompasses these main points: • Improving communication skills for greater engagement and participation • Learning to effectively self-advocate in various situations • Learning how to cope with the social and emotional aspects of hearing loss

Every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 pm In person @ IDHHC Victoria Join the Deaf community for coffee, snacks, and games. BINGO is a favorite activity for this group. ASL ONLY! $2 drop-in

Thursday, June 11, 1:30-3:00 pm $10 (Free for WorkBC clients) Learn how to use the latest AI tools and level the playing field in your job search.

ASL 1: 8 classes Monday, April 13-June 8 5:30-7:00 pm For anyone that wants to learn the basics of ASL.

ASL 2: 8 classes Monday, April 13-June 8 7:15-8:45 pm For anyone that has completed Level 1 and is ready to learn more.

ASL 3: 8 classes Thursday, April 9-June 4 6:00-7:30 pm Our newest level will allow you more opportunities to practice your ASL and add some new vocabulary and concepts to your knowledge base.

ASL 1: 8 classes Tuesday, April 7-May 26 5:30-7:00 pm For anyone that wants to learn the basics of ASL.

ASL 1 8 classes Tuesday, April 21 - June 9 7:15-8:45 pm For anyone that wants to learn the basics of ASL - includes concepts such the alphabet, numbers, asking questions and so much more.

Let's Talk: 10 classes Monday, April 13 -June 22, 5:30-7:30 pm If you are struggling to understand people even while wearing your hearing aids, this is the group for you. Let's Talk is a speechreading and communications strategies course that helps people with hearing loss, and their families, communicate better.

ASL 2: 8 classes Wednesday, April 29-June 17 6:30-8:00 pm For anyone that has completed Level 1 and is ready to learn more.