MAKE MONTREAL MORE ACCESSIBLE
Consult ME is a bilingual program dedicated to advancing hearing accessibility across Montreal, empowering decision-makers with practical tools and insights for creating inclusive spaces for people with hearing loss. Led by those who understand the real needs, we provide tailored solutions to make your spaces accessible and sustainable.
Our focus is on technology solutions with a holistic approach
Our focus is on technology solutions such as DM Systems, Loop Systems, and Listen WIFI; we also take a holistic approach by providing support in captioning, visual enhancements, staff training, and real-time testing. By combining these elements, we deliver accessible, sustainable solutions for venues and events.
Looking ahead, with your support, we aim to include an Auracast system in our equipment purchases, further enhancing accessibility options. Help us make this vision a reality by donating today.
What Sets Us Apart?
Consult ME is Created by Those Who Understand
Our approach is powered by the voices of people with hearing loss, who guide every step of the program—from initial surveys and community feedback to user testing and ongoing consultations. This ensures that every solution we deliver is rooted in lived experience, making it practical, impactful, and relevant to the diverse needs of the community.
What We Provide
Experiential learning
With our bilingual toolkit and a series of 10 instructional videos available in French and English, complemented by interactive coaching sessions, we provide end-to-end support for lasting accessibility.
Customizable solutions
We provide tailored consultations, staff training, and real-time accessibility support to ensure your venue or event is inclusive for people with hearing loss.
Equipment rental services
We offer an equipment rental service to enhance accessibility at your events. We focus on hearing accessibility solutions such as DM Systems, and Listen WIFI.
WHY CHOOSE CONSULT ME?
Hearing loss is a hidden disability that affects a significant portion of Canadians, creating barriers to communication and social inclusion. Research shows that approximately 60% of Canadians aged 19 to 79 have a hearing health problem.
At Consult ME, we believe the best solutions come from those who live the experience every day. That’s why our program is grounded in the principle of “nothing about us without us.” By engaging the hearing loss community as the backbone of our consultations and solutions, we ensure:
- Accessibility measures that work in real-life scenarios
- A user-centered approach to training and implementation
- Sustainable practices informed by those who know what’s needed most
This unique perspective helps us bridge gaps by providing:
- Tailored solutions that go beyond one-size-fits-all approaches
- Hands-on training to empower your staff and stakeholders
- Sustainable practices to ensure long-term accessibility.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Volunteer for User Testing
(Free Participation)
As a User Testing Volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to experience firsthand the accessibility measures we’re developing—whether it’s at live events, public spaces, or community programs. Your insights help us refine solutions that directly address the needs of individuals with hearing loss, ensuring they’re practical and impactful.
Why Volunteer?
- Be part of the change: Your feedback helps us refine solutions that enhance accessibility for individuals with hearing loss, creating more inclusive environments for everyone.
- Access free experiences: Enjoy complimentary access to events where accessibility measures are tested, allowing you to engage fully.
- Shape future accessibility: Your experiences help shape services that will make spaces more accessible across Quebec.
Your involvement not only supports accessibility initiatives but directly impacts the future of accessible spaces across Quebec. Plus, it’s an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and be part of a community focused on accessibility.
Collaborate or Access Consult ME Services
Consult ME provides tailored solutions to help you improve accessibility, implement inclusive practices, and consult on existing systems. Whether you’re enhancing your venue, supporting live events, or planning future projects, our expertise ensures impactful results—from staff training to hands-on event support.
Becoming a Professional Member allows you to maximize the benefits of Consult ME services. Membership includes:
- Reduced fees for consultations and training
- Ongoing, fee-based support for continued progress
- Exclusive resources to help you sustain and enhance accessibility
Together, we can build a more inclusive environment, empowering you to make a lasting difference in accessibility.
TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS
We’ve proudly partnered with organizations like: OFFJFL/ZOOFEST, Westmount Library, Overture With The Arts, Repercussion Theatre, Maison de la cultures, Ville de Montreal, Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre, McGill Community for Lifelong Learning …and more!
We can provide custom consultations to fit the specific needs of your organization.
Success Stories & Impact
Ready to make your space accessible?
Choose your next step:
- Request a Meeting: Connect with us to explore how we can make your venue or event more inclusive while providing insights into all our Consult ME services. Together, we’ll create a customized accessibility plan tailored to your needs.
- Become a Professional Member: Unlock discounted services, ongoing support, and exclusive resources to enhance your venue’s accessibility measures and create lasting change.
- Volunteer as a User Testing Volunteer: Experience and provide feedback on accessibility measures at live events. Your insights will help us refine and improve solutions to ensure inclusivity for all
