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 Voice: 506-633-0599
  TTY:  506-634-8037
  Fax  : 506-652-3382
  Cell : 506-333-6526

 Address:
 324 Duke Street West
 Saint John, NB E2M 1V2

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8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Definition of 'Deaf'

The Issue
How do we define deafness?

The Canadian Association of the Deaf's (CAD) position
Deafness is medically defined by the extent of loss of functional hearing and by dependence upon visual communication.

CAD recognizes a person to be medically/audiologically deaf when that person has little or no functional hearing and depends upon visual rather than auditry communication.  "Visual means of communication' includes Sign Language, lipreading, speechreading, and reading and writing.  "Auditory means of communication" includes voice, hearing, and hearing aids and devices.

To read more of this article from the Canadian Association of the Deaf click here.

SJDHHS is a member agency of the United Way of Greater Saint John

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SJDHHS also provides technical devices, needs assessments as to the need for the appropriate device.  Workplace assessments are available upon request as well.  SJDHHS will also facilitate and work with clients for appropriate referrals for payment of the devices (please contact us for more information).

AL10 Visual Alert System

The Clarity AlertMaster AL10 is part of our Visual Alert System for the deaf or people with profound hearing loss. The AL10 alerts you to telephone calls and the doorbell, and has optional accessories that can alert you to an audio alarm, a crying baby or the presence of an intruder.

AL12 Visual Alert Remote Reciever for AL10

The Clarity AlertMaster AL12 is part of our Visual Alert System for the deaf or people with profound hearing loss. The AL12 alerts you to telephone calls and the doorbell, and has optional accessories that can alert you to an audio alarm, a crying baby or the presence of an intruder.

AMBX AlertMaster Baby Sound Monitor

For use with the AL10 or AL12 AlertMaster Notification Systems. Alerts user to a child’s crying.

AMAX AlertMaster Audio Alarm Monitor

For use with the AL10 or AL12 Notification Systems. Notifies users of home audio alert, such as a timer or a fire, smoke or carbon monoxide detector.

AMSX  AlterMaster Motion Sensor

For use with the AM6000 AlertMaster Notification System. Notifes user of unusual motion such as an intruder.

Ultratec Minicom IV

This basic TTY is affordable and easy to use. It has an easy-touch keyboard with a bright, tilted 20-character display for hours of comfortable use. Minicom IV includes a printer port to connect an external printer. Turbo Code lets you enjoy "real-time" conversations with other Turbo Code TTYs. Auto ID lets everyone you call know you are using a TTY. Available options include an extended warranty, a dust cover and a soft carrying case. For basic communication features in a reliable TTY, Minicom IV is right for you.

Q90D Digital Cell Phone Compatible Combination TTY/VCO

The stylish, light-weight and portable Ameriphone Q90D combination TTY/VCO, by Clarity®, is ideal for use in homes and offices as well as while traveling.

Shake-up Sidekick Smoke Alarm Kit by Silent Call

When your families safety is concerned... seconds count!!

When the Silent Call Smoke detector is activated the audible signal sounds and the internal transmitter sends a signal, up to 100 feet away, to the Sidekick Receiver with strobe light to notify you.

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