Hear Quebec’s Mission

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of those affected by hearing loss.

Dale Bonnycastle, Heidy Wager & Andrea Lepore

Serving Montreal & Beyond

Hear Quebec is dedicated to enhancing social inclusion, improving accessibility, and expanding opportunities for individuals living with hearing loss.

We focus on providing vital Support through our programs, which include comprehensive Resources & Referrals, raising Awareness & Accessibility, and reinforcing essential Skills.

Join us in empowering the hearing loss community with the tools and support they need to thrive.

Explore Our Core Program Areas

Hear Québec provides a range of accessible programs and services designed to foster connection, inclusion, and support for individuals affected by hearing loss.

Support

Resources & Referrals

Skill Reinforcement

Awareness & Accessibility

Latest News & Articles

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Hear Entendre Québec

4 days ago

Did you know that listening takes real effort, especially when you’re living with hearing loss?We often think hearing happens in the ears, but in reality, we listen with our brains. Your ears collect sound, but your brain does the heavy lifting: filling in missing sounds, interpreting tone, separating background noise, and making sense of conversations. When hearing is reduced, the brain has to work even harder to keep up. Over time, that extra effort adds up. That’s where listening fatigue comes in. It can show up as exhaustion, headaches, difficulty concentrating, irritability, or the need to withdraw after social situations. And it’s not a personal failing, it’s a natural response to working overtime just to stay connected. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. And there are ways to support yourself: 💛Take listening breaks when you can💛Choose quieter environments or smaller group settings💛 Ask people to face you and speak clearly💛 Use tools like captions or assistive listening devices💛Give yourself permission to rest after demanding momentsAt Hear Quebec, we see this every day through our programs. Supporting people with hearing loss isn’t just about technology, it’s about understanding the invisible effort behind communication and creating spaces where connections feel easier. Because everyone deserves to participate without feeling drained.If listening fatigue is impacting your daily life, we’re here to help. ... See MoreSee Less

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