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Commentary by the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association

Ottawa, March 5, 2010: The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) has reviewed Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s Budget 2010: Leading the Way on Jobs and Growth, which he tabled yesterday in Parliament. “We present today a jobs and growth budget,” said Minister Flaherty...
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CHHA is pleased to announce that one more branch has been added to the CHHA Family. The CHHA-York Branch was granted its charter as of December 14, 2009. » more...

Advanced Bionics is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Sonova, the global leader in hearing healthcare systems. As part of the acquisition, AB will be combining with Phonak, the leading provider of miniature hearing aids, FM and wireless communication systems. Like Phonak, Advanced Bionics will remain an independent division, and the two brands will work together under their parent company, Sonova. Combined, we offer 75 years of success in bringing state-of-the-art hearing devices to people around the world.

It is an exciting time for AB recipients and their families. This important acquisition will bring you more opportunities to hear your best. Leveraging the trust and respect of the Phonak brand together with our own long-standing track record and powerful portfolio of intellectual property rights, AB will now be poised to build the smallest and easiest-to-use sound processor in the cochlear implant industry. Backed by 60 years of innovation, Sonova lends the qualities that have been driving their success over the last decade: global sales coverage, outstanding customer service, an international supply chain, and a dedication to innovation.

You can also rest assured that there will be no interruption in your service. We’re still AB and offer all the same services that you’ve come to expect from us.

For more information, please visit www.AdvancedBionics.com/AB-Sonova-R/.

Nominations are open for the President and National Board members of CHHA to serve a three-year term. Nominees should be dedicated to serving hard of hearing persons and should possess good leadership skills and managerial abilities. Nominees must be familiar with electronic communication in order to communicate by e-mail with other board members across Canada. Elected nominees must be willing to make a significant time commitment and must be willing to assume specific responsibilities, such as an executive position or committee portfolio. Elected nominees will take office on June 6, 2010 following the CHHA Annual General Meeting in Sudbury, Ontario. » more...

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has produced two implementation guides to help Canadian air carriers meet two provisions in the Code of Practice: Aircraft Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities, which are applicable to fixed wing aircraft with 30 or more passenger seats.

These guides address:
• space for service dogs onboard aircraft (section 2.6), and
• tactile row markers (section 2.7).

The guides were developed following consultations with organizations including the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association's National Committee on Transportation. The guides also include important information for passengers with disabilities, travel agencies, tour operators, and Canadian aircraft manufacturers.

Feel free to read the CTA Advisory Bulletin in its entirity. » more...