Welcome to Hear Entendre Québec
Serving the hard of hearing English-speaking community since 1979
Hear Québec is the only non-profit registered charity serving the anglophone community affected by hearing loss in Québec. We’ve grown over the last 40 years and have been completely volunteer driven for 35 years by people with hearing loss. This dedication to see improvement in the quality of life of those with hearing loss is what gave birth to this organization that stands with the hard of hearing community. Making the most of the hearing we have is at the very core of everything we do.
Many of our staff, board of directors, volunteers, and stage students are affected by hearing loss. We understand and are concerned with the struggles that people with hearing difficulties often experience in their daily lives. Hear Québec strives to bring about awareness within the community and shed light on the invisibility of hearing loss. We offer an array of programs and services to those affected by hearing loss, as well as the greater community. Our programs include multiple Speechreading (lipreading) classes, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Programs, one-on-one support services, and Outreach (awareness) Programs.
Celebrating 45 Years of Hear Quebec
2024 marked a very special milestone for Hear Quebec: our 45th anniversary! It was a year of reflection, celebration, and connection as we honored nearly five decades of service to the hearing loss community. Whether you attended our events, shared your stories, or supported us through generous donations, each of you played a meaningful role in making this year truly memorable.
Our anniversary theme, “Our Legacy: An Inclusive Community,” guided our year-long celebration. We kicked things off at our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we were thrilled to welcome Matt Del Vecchio, host of Life Unrehearsed on CJAD800 and President of Liana’s Senior Transition Support. Matt delivered a presentation on Insights into Downsizing and Transition Trends, sharing his expertise in aging and transition support. We were also joined by Stefanie Cadou, Senior Transition Specialist and Real Estate Broker with Royal LePage Village, who added valuable perspective to the evening.
In recognition of our 45th year, we expanded our Speechreading Program to two locations, allowing more participants to benefit from in-person instruction while building meaningful connections with others facing similar experiences.
As part of our ongoing growth, the board and staff used this anniversary as an opportunity to review our previous strategic plan and lay the foundation for a new one, charting a clear and inclusive path forward for Hear Quebec.
Hear Quebec proudly announced the launch of Consult-ME, a service dedicated to helping businesses and institutions become more hearing-inclusive. By providing tools, training, and support, Consult ME helps meet the growing demand for accessible spaces across Quebec.
Another highlight was our 45th Anniversary Soirée of Connection. The joyful evening brought together members, partners, families, and friends. It was a chance to celebrate our shared journey, reconnect, and express gratitude to everyone who has supported us, whether in person or in spirit.
We also proudly marked May Hearing Month with a dynamic hybrid event: Clinics to Community: The Power of Peer-Centered Support in Hearing Health, featuring renowned advocate Gael Hannan. This interactive session emphasized the vital role of peer-led support and community-driven change in hearing health.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to building an inclusive, supportive, and connected community. Thank you for being part of our legacy — and our future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of those affected by hearing loss.
