Resources for TDHHs in Canada
Below is a collection of resources available for current and prospective TDHHs in Canada.
If you know of another great resource that you think should be included, please contact us and let us know!
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA)
Describes services for preschool through school-age students who are DHH in the Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick). More resources for TDHHs can be found in the tab “Professional Resources” > “Deaf or Hard of Hearing”.
Recruitment and Retention of TDHHs in BC (2018) British Columbia Teacher’s Federation (BCTF) report
The report “Research: Recruitment and Retention of TDHHs in BC” (2018) describes research findings on a TDHH survey, policy documents and TDHH training programs.
Better Hearing in Education for Northern Youth (BHENY)
The BHENY Project unites and trains professionals who work with students who are DHH in Nunavut. The site provides information about the needs of students who are DHH given that there are no TDHHs in the region.
British Columbia Provincial Outreach Program - Deaf and Hard of Hearing (BC-POPDHH)
Find resources for TDHHs such as journal club, ASL classes and programs, and DHHProud events!
Canadian Hearing Services (CHS)
The Classroom Accessibility Guide for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is a valuable resource for TDHHs. Webpage contains an ASL introduction to the guide.
Make a Future - Careers in BC Education
Explores the career of being a TDHH in BC, including providing information on salary expectations and remote/rural allowances.
Ministry of Education Manitoba
Describes services for students who are DHH in Manitoba and offers a variety of education and resources, such as an Educators’ Resource Guide and a DHH Toolkit.
Montreal Oral School for the Deaf (MOSD)
Provides a comprehensive description of specialized education for students who are DHH with a focus on spoken language programming.
Ontario Ministry of Education - Resource Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing
These outreach programs provide information about professional development workshops and curriculum consultation services for TDHHs.
Ontario Teachers’ Federation - DHH Exceptionality
Provides links to teaching strategies and educational resources for TDHHs.
Ontario Resource Guide for Specialist Teachers of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Contains resources that provide guidance and support to teachers who work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in Ontario
Our Kids - Private Schools for DHH Students in Ontario
Lists private schools in Ontario that provide specialized supports for students who are DHH.
Prince Edward Island - HEAR (Hearing Education Auditory Resources)
Describes services from itinerant TDHHs for students who are DHH in PEI.
Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (SDHHS)
Find resources for TDHHs in the “Teacher’s Resource” tab.
Toronto Catholic District School Board - Special Services
Find information about itinerant teacher services for students who are DHH.
Toronto District School Board (TDSB) - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs
Find information about services for DHH students in Toronto District.
VOICE for DHH Children
VOICE supports families of children who are DHH and also has a group for Educators. “Resources” tab provides plenty of resources for parents and educators alike.
Yukon - Student Support Services (SSS)
Describes the role of the sole Hearing Resource Teacher (ie, Itinerant TDHH) currently serving Yukon schools.