Mamas for Mamas — Fill the Gap Hearing (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program): Free, online, at Unit 120, 1735 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8A6. Who it's for: Parent or guardian raising a child who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Categories: Disability, Family, Financial Aid
If you are raising a child who is deaf or hard of hearing, Mamas for Mamas offers free American Sign Language (ASL) classes. They can also help pay for hearing aids and supplies when government funding stops. ▸ Who can get this? • Any parent or guardian raising a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. ▸ What you get • Free ASL classes, taught by a qualified Deaf or Hard of Hearing instructor. • Help paying for hearing aids, ear molds and supplies after age 3. • Extra support once all government funding ends at age 5. ▸ How to apply 1. Email info@mamasformamas.org. 2. Or call the Kelowna branch at 236-420-0075. ▸ Good to know • BC's Early Hearing Program gives some help, but ASL class support ends at age 2, unless you go to the Lower Mainland or use Zoom. • At age 3, funding for hearing aids, ear molds, batteries and FM systems ends. • At age 5, funding for therapies and counselling ends. • Mamas for Mamas is a charity that helps mothers and caregivers in poverty (charity #819134982 RR0001).
Also known as: deaf hard of hearing HoH ASL sign language hearing aids ear molds child kids Mamas for Mamas Fill the Gap
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