Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Manitoba Chapter
A resource for Manitobans with hearing loss
CHHA Manitoba does not recommend any specific audiologist or hearing centre. However, your personal physician will be able to recommend the right hearing specialist for... Read more
An audiologist is a specialist at assessing hearing, and will provide you with a copy of your audiogram at your request. The audiogram gives a... Read more
Hearing aids are not covered by Manitoba Health, except for children under the age of 18. Information on coverage is available at http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/hearingaid.html You may be covered... Read more
In 1999 CHHA National developed the following definition of speechreading as part of the Working & Coping with a Hearing Loss project: “Speechreading is a... Read more
Hearing loss support groups help people with reduced hearing learn to speech-read and also provide an opportunity to meet with others with hearing loss for... Read more
First Things First Visit your family doctor first to have your ears checked for possible ear wax build-up and other conditions that may affect your... Read more
Hard of hearing, the Deaf and those with other communication disorders in Manitoba can access emergency 911 service from their cell phones using text messaging. Users... Read more