May is Speech and Hearing Month.
Communication supports connection, safety, and independence, at home, at work, and in the community.
Regular hearing checks can help identify changes early and support long-term well-being.
Hearing care goes beyond devices. It includes education, communication strategies, and ongoing support.
Take the next step in your hearing health. Book an appointment -- Link in bio.
Join us at our Open House on May 27 and register for a hearing screening for a chance to win premium hearing aids -- Link in bio.
#SpeechAndHearingMonth #HearingHealth #WavefrontCentre #InclusiveCare #BCHealth
On May 27, Wavefront Centre will be hosting our next Open House.
Explore live demos, connect with our team and partners, enjoy guided tours, and enter to win raffle prizes.
Save the date. We invite you to join us as we celebrate our 70th anniversary!
Wavefront Centre Open House
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
10:00am to 4:00pm
2005 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
Register to attend -- Link in bio.
#WavefrontCentre #CommunicationAccessibility #HealthBC #AssistiveTechnology #DeafBC #Vancouver #MountPleasantBC
Sound should never be a barrier to participation.
At @westdalecinema in Hamilton, Ontario, Wavefront Centre hosted a community event showcasing how audio accessibility is transforming live performance experiences.
Guests explored live demonstrations of @bettear_ and Auracast™, streaming high-quality audio directly to smartphones, hearing aids, cochlear implants, or headphones. No extra equipment required.
With special guest comedian @djdemers , the evening highlighted how accessible technology helps people:
- Engage fully in performances
- Participate in community events
- Feel welcomed and included
This is what community access looks like.
Learn more about Bettear -- Link in bio.
#NationalDisabilityInitiative #InclusiveCommunities #AudioAccessibility #DeafCommunity #HardOfHearing #WavefrontCentre #AccessForAll
Hear More, Live More: Canada’s First Adult Cochlear Implant Report Card
Where you live should not determine your access to life-changing hearing care.
A new national report highlights major gaps in adult cochlear implant access across Canada, including wait times, geographic barriers, financial support, and provincial policy differences.
With more than 178,000 Canadians potentially eligible but underserved, the need for action is clear. Did your province get a passing grade?
Read the full report and support the Hear More, Live More campaign. Link in bio.
@CHHANational
Congratulations to the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf on 100 years of community leadership!
Since 1926, GVAD has been a vital hub for connection, advocacy, education, and Deaf cultural celebration across Greater Vancouver and BC.
Wavefront Centre is proud to celebrate this incredible milestone and honour GVAD’s lasting impact on the community.
#GVAD100 #DeafCommunity #DeafLeadership #ASL #AccessibilityMatters #WavefrontCentre
Ever been in a situation where communication just stops?
For many Deaf individuals, this happens every day when accessing services.
Without an interpreter:
- Conversations take longer
- Important details can be missed
- Both sides leave unsure
Communication is not a luxury. It is a right.
Follow along as we introduce a new way to remove these barriers.
#AccessibilityMatters #DeafCommunity #CommunicationAccess #Inclusion #WavefrontCentre
Do you know a theatre, concert hall, or event space that should offer audio accessibility?
Invite them to connect with Wavefront Centre to learn how they can introduce accessible listening using the Bettear app, making live performances more inclusive for people who are Hard of Hearing.
Because access benefits everyone, and inclusive spaces build stronger communities.
Let’s keep expanding accessibility from coast to coast.
Link in bio.
#ShareAccessibility #AudioAccessibility #InclusiveCanada #WavefrontCentre #AccessForAll
#ThrowbackThursday: Early relay services in action
As part of our year-long celebration of Wavefront Centre’s 70th anniversary, we’re highlighting the people and innovations that advanced communication access.
In 1984, one of the first relay services in Canada was established, with Western Institute for the Deaf helping manage a 24/7 service across British Columbia.
This photo captures the Message Relay Centre team in the mid to late 1980s, bridging communication between TTY users and voice telephone users, long before email, texting, or video calls.
Communication Assistants and relay operators played a vital role in delivering what was, at the time, cutting-edge accessibility and connection.
Do you remember using relay services or have stories about early communication access like this? We’d love to hear your experiences, please like, comment, and share.
#WavefrontCentre #70YearsOfAccess #CommunicationAccess #Accessibility #DeafCommunity #HardOfHearing #DeafBlind #RelayService #VancouverHistory
May is Speech and Hearing Month.
At Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility, we recognize that communication is essential to connection, inclusion, and well-being.
If you or someone you know has noticed changes in hearing, early support can make a meaningful difference.
Book a hearing check with our Audiology team today. Link in bio.
#SpeechAndHearingMonth #CommunicationAccess #WavefrontCentre
You’re invited to join us for a Community Consultation at Wavefront Centre.
Date: June 8, 2026
Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM
This is an opportunity to reconnect, hear updates on our strategic direction, meet members of our Board and leadership team, and take part in a thoughtful, forward-looking conversation.
This is not a formal meeting. It is a welcoming space for open dialogue, connection, and shared understanding.
Accessibility supports and light refreshments will be provided.
Link in bio to register.
#WavefrontCentre #CommunityEngagement #Accessibility #VancouverEvents #CommunicationAccessibility
Communication access belongs everywhere, including comedy shows.
Wavefront Centre is proud to support the AMI All Access Comedy Show at the Halifax Comedy Festival with on-site audio accessibility.
Audience members who are Hard of Hearing can use the Bettear app and Auracast™ to connect directly to the show audio for a clearer, more inclusive listening experience.
Tip: Download the Bettear app before you arrive so you’re ready when the show starts.
Learn more: https://www.wavefrontcentre.ca/audio-accessibility/making-live-performance-experiences-more-accessi…
#WavefrontCentre #AudioAccessibility #AccessibilityMatters #HardOfHearing #InclusiveEvents #Bettear #Auracast
On May 27, join us for Wavefront Centre’s Open House as we celebrate 70 years of advancing communication accessibility.
2005 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Explore accessibility innovations, connect with our team, and experience our work firsthand.
Highlights include:
• Presentations on hearing care, audio accessibility & video remote interpreting
• Accessible building tours and exhibits
• Hearing screenings and care tips
• Testimonial booth
• Raffle with great prizes
Register here: /en-CA/ticketing/wavefront-centre-open-house-celebrating-70-years
#CommunicationAccessibility #AssistiveTechnology #HardofHearingBC #DeafBlindBC #DeafBC #Vancouver #HealthBC
