Events & Webinars

Upcoming events at Wavefront Centre

Stay connected with the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing community.

Join us for an upcoming event at Wavefront Centre, including workshops, social gatherings, and accessibility-focused programs, and be part of an inclusive, engaging experience.

Webinar | Hear Better, Live Better:
Understanding Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

On Wednesday, October 29, join Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility for a free, informative webinar on hearing health. 

Learn how to recognize the early signs of hearing loss, understand tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears), and find out what to expect at your first hearing test.

This one-hour session includes a live Q&A — bring your questions!

Stay tuned until the end for a special promo code offering discounted hearing tests for November and December.

Event | Elevating Live Experiences Through Audio Accessibility

On Thursday, October 30, join us in Hamilton, Ontario for an evening showcasing how Bettear and Auracast™ technology are transforming theatres, live events, and public spaces into inclusive, accessible experiences for everyone.

Enjoy a live demonstration of Bettear’s audio accessibility technology and a special guest appearance by comedian D.J. Demers!
 
Thursday, October 30, 2025
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Westdale Theatre, Hamilton, Ontario

Presented by Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility and Total Access Media.

Read more on Wavefront Centre's blog

Two people are seen from behind, one holding a smartphone showing a live video of a sign language interpreter, the other holding a clipboard with notes. The image captures a moment from a Wavefront Centre and Holiday Inn Express Metrotown field test of Virtual On-Demand Interpreting, enabling real-time communication between Deaf and hearing individuals without advance booking of an interpreter.

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...
A group of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing seniors pose together outdoors in front of a large orca sculpture at the Vancouver Aquarium. The group is smiling and dressed for cool weather, surrounded by trees and natural greenery. This photo was taken during Wavefront Centre’s Seniors’ Appreciation Day outing as part of the Better at Home program.

Celebrating Seniors’ Appreciation Day at the Vancouver Aquarium

On October 3, 2025, Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility’s Better at Home Program hosted a...
Access is being provided by tactile sign language during an event at Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility.

DeafBlind Awareness Month: Celebrating Connection, Community, and Independence

Each June, people across Canada come together to recognize DeafBlind Awareness Month. It’s a time...