Assistive Technology Loans
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL) offers a technical devices loan program. We offer a wide variety of assistive devices ranging from amplified microphone devices that maximize the use of residual hearing to signalling devices that alert those who are hard of hearing to different sounds and alarms. Our loans service allows recipients to test different devices, to be sure of their benefits, before purchasing one from a retail outlet.
A list of sales outlets for those looking to purchase assistive technology can be found here.
Loans Policy and Procedure
- Each device is available for loan for a 2 week time period
- A CHHA-NL staff member will ensure the device is working properly and will demonstrate and instruct the recipient on how to use it safely
- A loan form must be completed including: the items to be borrowed, the recipients name/ address/ phone number, and the start and return date of the loan
- A responsibility and damage waiver statement must also be signed and witnessed
- A copy of photo ID (such as a valid driver's license)
Categories of Assistive Devices
- amplified telephones and portable telephone amplifiers
- pocket talkers and FM systems
- TV and radio assisted listening devices
- watches/ Clocks
- TTY’s
- alert and signalling systems
For more information on assistive devices and what they do, visit our technical devices information page
Outreach Loan Sites
Certain pieces of technology are also available to borrow from various local sites throughout the Province.
(Eastern Newfoundland) Seniors Resource Centre - Baccalieu Trail Satellite Office (Spaniard's Bay)
Contact: 709-786-4630
E-mail: seniorsinfo@gmail.com
(Corner Brook) Audiology - Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Contact: 709-637-5374
CHHA Labrador West
Contact: Mel Harris 709-944-7628 ext: 228
CHHA Gander Branch
(amplified phone, alarm clock, Pocketalker, television amplifier)
Contact: Gordon Baker 709-651-3272
CHHA Exploits Valley Branch (Bishop's Falls)
(Pocketalkers)
Contact: Lillian Menchenton 709-258-5658