There will be increased services for both individuals and employers to assist people living with hearing loss.
The Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (SDHHS) will receive $385,088 in funding from the Government of Saskatchewan to deliver its Vocational Counselling, Disabilities and Employment Supports program. Established in 2010, the program offers a range of services.
“Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services work to remove barriers to employment, and provide individuals the supports they need to participate in the province’s labour market,” said Jeremy Harrison, Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister.
“Our continued commitment to this program enables Saskatchewan people to contribute to our provincial economy and allows employers to benefit from a growing labour force that is both inclusive and diverse.”
“The funding we receive from the Ministry of the Economy has been the bridge to community inclusion for the Deaf Community,” said Nairn Gilles, executive director of Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. “It not only opens the door to employment, by providing counselling, job coaching, and interpreters, but for many this funding provides access to language.”
Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, through their no-fee Vocational Counselling, Disabilities & Employment Supports program will offer support to 85 individuals with any and all degrees of hearing loss.
For more information, visit the Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services website at www.sdhhs.com.
