Deaf and Hard of Hearing immigrants, whether newly arrived or long established, let us welcome you to Canada. Settle and build connections in Canada successfully.
We offer individuals and families supports and resources to settle and become members of their new community.
For those who use LSQ or prefer French-language support, we connect you with specialized Francophone partners.
- 1:1 and/or group support and orientation to Canadian life
- Employment support
- Connection with communities and resources
- Canadian citizenship courses
- Barrier-free access to information and communication
Where does it take place?
- In-person
- Virtual
Any Requirements?
Must be Deaf, Hard of Hearing, newcomer
Deaf Services Canada welcomes Deaf and Hard of Hearing people from all countries throughout the world regardless which signed language you use. We are committed to accommodating your preferred sign language and/or communication approach while providing Deaf and Sign Language-centric settlement services.
Our team members are all Deaf and fluent in several sign languages including International Signs. If you wish to access French language training and/or French settlement services, please let us know and we are more than happy to connect you to appropriate settlement services in French.
Deaf Services Canada accueille les personnes sourdes et malentendantes de tous les pays du monde, quelle que soit la langue des signes qu’elles utilisent. Nous nous engageons à tenir compte de la langue des signes et/ou de l’approche de communication que vous préférez, tout en offrant des services d’établissement accès sur les Sourds et la langue des signes.
Les membres de notre équipe sont tous sourds et parlent couramment plusieurs langues des signes, y compris les signes internationaux. Si vous souhaitez bénéficier d’une formation en français et/ou de services d’établissement en français, veuillez nous en informer et nous serons ravis de vous mettre en relation avec les services d’établissement appropriés en français.
Questions?
Send us a message and we will be in touch with you within 3 to 5 business days.
Funded By
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development