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Experience Every Note: How Wavefront Centre and Bettear Technology Are Transforming Live Events for Hard of Hearing Audiences
Solutions & Sales Manager, Communication Devices Program In the world of music, theatre, and live entertainment, the joy of a shared experience often depends on the ability to fully immerse yourself in the sounds of the performance. For people with hearing loss,...
Access Unlocked: How Virtual On-Demand Interpreting is Transforming Communication in Hospitality
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility and the Holiday Inn Express Metrotown recently partnered on a two-week field test of Virtual On-Demand Interpreting from July 21 to August 1, 2025. This technology allows people who use sign language to communicate with...
Living with hearing loss: Real stories from the community
Starting your hearing health journey can feel overwhelming, especially if you're unsure of what to expect. Because of lingering stigma or outdated ideas about hearing aids, many people delay treatment for 5-7 years, sometimes longer. That said, hearing loss doesn't...
Vancouver Police Department and Wavefront Centre partner to improve accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is proud to announce a new chapter in its partnership with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Vancouver Police Foundation. Building on the success of the “Communication Tips: How to communicate with Deaf,...
DeafBlind Awareness Month: Celebrating Connection, Community, and Independence
Each June, people across Canada come together to recognize DeafBlind Awareness Month. It’s a time to learn more about DeafBlindness, advocate for change, and celebrate the strength and success of people who live with both hearing and vision loss. DeafBlindness affects...
The Importance of Getting Your Hearing Tested: When and Why It’s Critical
Have you noticed the TV creeping louder than usual? Or that you are asking people to repeat themselves more often, especially in noisy places? These might be early signs of hearing loss. A lot of people think hearing loss only happens as we age, but it can affect...
Wavefront Centre expands access to Audio Accessibility solutions
At Wavefront Centre, we are committed to breaking down barriers to accessibility and ensuring that everyone can fully experience arts, culture and live performance. By bringing Bettear to more locations across Canada, communication and listening become more...
Social Meals: Building Community & Spreading Kindness
Supporting you and our community means a lot to us and our values as a leader in hearing health innovations. Our team loves putting on events each month to bring people together for a better cause – and some good food never hurts, either! February’s Social Meals...
Understanding Your Audiogram: What Are Your Hearing Test Results?
At the end of your comprehensive hearing test, your audiologist will go over your results using something called an audiogram – a graph that maps out how well you hear different sounds. At first glance, it might look a little confusing, but don’t worry! Your...
What to Ask Your Hearing Aid Professional
New hearing aids can provide an improvement to your quality of life. Whether they’re your first or your latest pair, getting the most recent technology for your hearing can provide many benefits. During your hearing aid fitting appointment, your hearing aid...