Resources
Below are the categories of programs and services that are accessible to Deaf individuals. To access a specific support service, please click on any organization and you will be taken directly to its website and/or contact information:
Interpreting Services Bookings
- Choice of Interpreters Inc.
- Deaf and Hear Alberta
- FLIC Inc.
- Alberta Health Services – Interpretation & Translation Services
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes
- Deaf and Hear Alberta
- Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
- University of Calgary (Type in search “ASL Classes”)
- Calgary Scope Society
Family and Youth Support
- Connect Society – Family Support Services
- Alberta Government – Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)– (type in search – FSCD)
- Hands and Voices – Alberta contact cbalbertahandsandvoices@gmail.com
Early Intervention
- Alberta Children’s Hospital – Hearing Clinic
- Alberta Health Services – Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Program
- Connect Society – Early Intervention Program
DeafBlind Support
- Alberta Society of the DeafBlind
- Connect Society (DeafBlind Services)
Deaf with additional disabilities
Seniors Support
- Deaf and Hear Alberta
- Calgary Deaf Senior Club – president.of.cdsc@gmail.com
Immigrant and Refugee Support
- TBA
Mental Health Support
- H.O.P.E. Inc. – deedeekay@shaw.ca
Schools and Programs for Deaf Children and Youth
- Calgary Board of Education (CBE) *Click on 1. Programs 2. Supports for Students 3. Diverse Learning Needs 4. Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)*
- Alberta School for the Deaf (ASD)
Sports
Assistive Technology
Financial Aid
- Alberta Government – Financial Assistance for people with disabilities www.alberta.ca (type in search – financial assistance for people with disabilities)