To register:
(250) 592-8144
CONVERSATIONAL ASL CLASSES
IDHHC offers individuals the opportunity to learn or develop some basis conversational American Sign Language (ASL). This is a “recreational” program, the purpose to provide students with basic functional signing skills and does not provide certification of any kind. Each course offers 12 hours of in-person instruction. Fees are non-refundable after the course starts. Payment must be provided to secure your spot.
Level 1: An introductory class for anyone that wants to learn the basics of ASL – content includes concepts such as ABC’s, numbers, asking questions and so much more.
Level 2: The next class for anyone that has completed level 1 and is ready to learn and practice some more.
Level 3: A much requested + newly added level will allow you more opportunities to practice your ASL and add some new vocabulary and concepts to your knowledge base.
ASL Refresher Classes:
Has it been a few months since you have taken your last ASL class? We are now offering refresher classes for those that would like a quick 2-class review of what was taught in their last ASL level.
Level 1 Refresher 2 classes $40
VICTORIA Wednesday January 29 & February 5 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Level 2 Refresher 2 classes $40
VICTORIA Wednesday April 9 & 16 6:30 to 8:00 pm
NANAIMO Thursday April 3 & 10 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Level 1 ASL 8 sessions $145
VICTORIA
Monday January 27 – March 24 6:00 to 7:30 pm (no class Feb 17th)
Thursday February 6 – March 27 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Saturday March 1 – April 26 9:30 to 11:00 am (no class April 19th)
Monday April 7 – June 9 6:00 to 7:30 pm (no class April 21 & May 19)
NANAIMO
Tuesday January 28 – March 18 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Tuesday April 1 – May 20 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Level 2 ASL 8 sessions $145
VICTORIA
Wednesday February 12 – April 2 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Thursday April 10 - May 29 6:00 to 7:30 pm
NANAIMO
Tuesday January 28 – March 18 7:15 to 8:45pm
Tuesday April 1 – May 20 7:15 to 8:45pm
Level 3 ASL 8 sessions $145
VICTORIA Wednesday April 23 – June 11 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Slow Paced ASL 10 sessions $160
VICTORIA
Level 1 Wednesday January 29 – April 2 3:00 to 4:30 pm
SPEECHREADING
Let’s Talk, Speechreading
Struggling to understand people even while wearing your hearing aids? ‘Let’s Talk’ is a small-group speech reading (previously known as lip reading) and communications strategies course that helps people with hearing loss and their families communicate better. ‘Let’s Talk Some More’, is for anyone that would like to continue building their speechreading skills after completing Let’s Talk.
Let’s Talk (10) sessions $160 / $125 for IDHHC members
IDHHC Victoria
Let’s Talk (Level 1)
Thursdays January 30 – April 3 9:30 to 11:30 am
Thursdays April 17 – June 19 9:30 to 11:30 am
Let’s Talk Some More (Level 2)
Tuesdays April 15 – June 17 9:30 to 11:30 am
IDHHC Nanaimo
Let’s Talk (Level 1) Wednesdays March 12 – May 14 10:00 am to 12 noon
SONIC PERSPECTIVES:
An Audiologist Speaker Series
All three speakers sessions are delivered online with in-person viewing space at our offices in Victoria or Nanaimo. Register for only one or for all three in the series!
$10 per session or Free for IDHHC Members
Session 1: All About Earwax with Guest Audiologist Dan Paccioretti
Thursday, February 27 12:00 to 1:00pm
Daniel Paccioretti has more than 40 years experience as an audiologist, educator, administrator, and researcher. Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is a natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal. While it serves a protective function by trapping dust and debris, excessive buildup of cerumen can lead to hearing problems and discomfort.
Session 2: Your questions about Tinnitus – a Q&A with Glynnis Tidball
Thursday, April 24th 12:00 to 1:00pm
Glynnis Tidball is a registered clinical audiologist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver and clinical instructor at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences in the UBC Faculty of Medicine. Her primary professional focus for the last two decades has been management of tinnitus and hyperacusis. Join us for this informative session and the opportunity to ask your tinnitus related questions.
Session 3: Communication Strategies with a Hearing Loss
Thursday, June 5th 12:00 to 1:00pm
Being able to connect and interact with people is dependent on our ability to communicate. Those with hearing loss struggle with verbal communication and it can be frustrating and isolating. This session will focus on improving communication for people with hearing loss by learning some new communication strategies.
Cochlear Implant Support Group
This is a virtual support group for those who have cochlear implants and are seeking support and expertise from others regarding their cochlear implant journey and the strategies they use in their daily lives. Captioning will be provided. Ongoing intake.
Last Wed of every second month: @ 7-8 pm
Delivered Online