Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

SMD’s Communication Centre for Children provides comprehensive, individually-designed programs for children under six who have sensory-neural, permanent conductive or unilateral hearing loss. The goal is to help children  open a world of communication through the development of verbal communication skills, American Sign Language (ASL), or a combination of both.

The programs and services of the Communication Centre for Children are offered throughout the Province of Manitoba at no charge to families that meet the eligibility requirements. Children and their families can participate via classroom, community or home –whichever way works best for them.

Parents/guardians are part of a team that includes teachers of the Deaf, early learning consultants, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, counsellors, ASL specialists and an audiologist. Together, the team addresses the communication, literacy, learning, and developmental needs that will enable children to maximize their educational potential and their ability to participate in their communities.

For more information on ASL Courses in Manitoba, click here.

For more information, contact the SMD Communication Centre for Children at (204) 975-3269

OR SMD Deaf Services TTY (204) 975-3046 or Voice (204) 975-3269