Saskatchewan Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Services (SDHHS) (Voice/TTY)

What Saskatchewan Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Services (SDHHS) (Voice/TTY) does

Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (SDHHS) is a non-profit, bilingual and bicultural organization incorporated under the Non-Profit Corporations Act of Saskatchewan on May 25, 1981 (originally as Services for Hearing Impaired Persons Inc., renamed SDHHS in 1991). Operating from its Saskatoon head office (#3 – 511 1st Avenue North) and a Regina office (2343 Broad Street), SDHHS serves Deaf, Deafened, Deafblind, Late-Deafened, and Hard of Hearing individuals and their families across the province with a small team of approximately nine staff plus board members and freelance interpreters. The organization's motto, "Bridging The Gap" (adopted 2013), reflects its role as a central accessibility hub for the Saskatchewan D/HH community.

SDHHS delivers a portfolio of interconnected services. Core offerings include ASL/English interpreting (24/7 with emergency after-hours coverage) and Computerized Note-Taking (CNS), both priced at $60/hr during business hours and $70/hr after hours/weekends/holidays with minimum charges and mileage fees. Education and family programs include the CCCC Preschool (the first bilingual/bicultural D/HH preschool in Saskatoon, opened 2018), Early Childhood and Family Services (home visits, Baby Signs, family literacy), ASL classes taught by Deaf ASL-certified instructors using the Signing Naturally curriculum across four levels (~40 hours each), and Sign Support Professional (SSP) language-enhancement services. Vocational Services provide career counseling, resume development, job search assistance, signing job coaching, and training on the job at no fee to clients. The organization also distributes assistive devices in partnership with Canadian Hearing Services and operates a discount hearing aid battery program for members.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model dominated by public funding. The Government of Saskatchewan, through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training, subsidizes vocational and interpreting services, and Saskatchewan Lotteries community grants underwrite free interpreting and CNS for sport, culture, and recreation in Regina and Saskatoon. Usage-based service fees apply for interpreting and CNS at $60-$70/hr, annual memberships are priced at $5 (individuals) and $15 (organizations), and charitable donations are accepted online through CanadaHelps.org and PayPal. End customers span individuals and families (primary), employers and educational institutions, and government partners, with a community-centered go-to-motion relying on the SDHHS website, social media, newsletters, community events (AGM, Holiday Cheer, Deaf Expo, Camp Dragonfly), and an online community calendar listing Deaf-friendly events province-wide.

Name

Saskatchewan Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Services (SDHHS) (Voice/TTY)

Legal name

Services for Hearing Impaired Persons Inc.

Website

https://sdhhs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saskatchewan Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (SDHHS) is a non-profit organization providing ASL interpretation, early childhood education, vocational support, and accessibility services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals across Saskatchewan through offices in Saskatoon and Regina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Educational Support Services (611710), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Note-Taking, Interpreting & Communication Access Services (EDALAGAD), Assistive Hearing & Communication Access (Captioning, Hearing Support, Transcription) (EDAFAKAC), Sign Language Learning Programs (ASL/BSL, etc.) (EDAMAFAM), Special Education & Accessibility-Optimized Media (UDL, AAC, Captioning) (EDAGALAH)

Keywords

• Sign language interpretation
• Deaf accessibility services
• Hearing assistance programs
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Early childhood intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training for vocational services. Also receives subsidies from Government of Saskatchewan for interpreting services and community grant programs funded by Saskatchewan Lotteries.
2. Membership Fees: Individual memberships at $5.00 annually and organization memberships at $15.00 annually. Members receive access to discount hearing aid battery program, newsletter delivery, resource library borrowing privileges, and AGM attendance.
3. Interpreting Service Fees: Fee-for-service interpreting at $60.00/hr (business hours) or $70.00/hr (after hours/weekends/holidays) with minimum charges. Mileage and travel time also charged.
4. Computerized Note-Taking Service Fees: CNS services at $60.00/hr (business hours) or $70.00/hr (after hours) with minimum charges. Mileage and travel time additional.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and families. Various fundraising events throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SDHHS is a non-profit organization delivering accessibility, communication, and community support services to Deaf, Deafened, Deafblind, Late-Deafened, and Hard of Hearing individuals across Saskatchewan. Core offerings include ASL/English Interpreting, Computerized Note-Taking, the CCCC bilingual preschool, Vocational Services, Sign Support Professional programs, ASL Classes, and assistive devices. Services are accessed through offices in Saskatoon and Regina, on-site at client locations, or via seasonal classes and membership-supported programs.

Product overview

SDHHS is a non-profit, bilingual, bi-cultural organization providing comprehensive services to deaf, deafened, deaf-blind, late-deafened, and hard of hearing individuals in Saskatchewan. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected services including ASL/English Interpreting Services, the CCCC Preschool (a bilingual preschool for DHH children), Early Childhood and Family Services, Vocational Services, Sign Support Professional programs, Computerized Note-Taking Services, ASL Classes, and Assistive Devices provision. SDHHS also develops accessibility resources like the Sign'n Stories ASL storybook collection and collaborates on initiatives like the SGI Driver's Manual ASL accessibility project. Core service fees range from $60-70/hour for interpreting and note-taking, with subsidies available through Saskatchewan government and community grant programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASL/English Interpreting Services Professional American Sign Language/English interpretation facilitating communication between Deaf and hearing individuals across court, medical, workplace, educational, and community settings, with 24/7 emergency coverage.
• CCCC Preschool (Children, Communicating, Connecting, in Community) Bilingual, bicultural preschool program for D/HH children offering full access to ASL and English using a play-based, family-oriented curriculum with individualized Inclusion and Intervention Plans. Free for D/HH children or those with D/HH connections.
• Early Childhood and Family Services Multi-disciplinary support services for D/HH children and families including home visits, Baby Signs instruction, referrals to audiologists and speech therapists, family literacy programs, and connections to the DHH community.
• Vocational Services Employment and education support for D/HH individuals including career counseling, resume development, job search assistance, signing job coaching, training on the job, and wage subsidy program support. Free of charge.
• Sign Support Professional (SSP) Services Language enhancement services provided by fluent ASL users who assess learner needs, improve communication skills, teach ASL, and help build independence for D/HH individuals.
• Computerized Note-Taking Services (CNS) Real-time text transcription service where CNS workers type spoken content into laptops, capturing lectures, discussions, presentations, and environmental sounds for D/HH individuals.
• American Sign Language (ASL) Classes ASL instruction using the Signing Naturally curriculum, taught by Deaf ASL Certified instructors. Four courses (ASL 101, 102, 201, 202), each approximately 40 hours over 10-12 weeks.
• Assistive Devices Program Provides access to assistive devices including amplified telephones, alerting systems, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, personal amplification systems, alarm clocks, TV listening systems, and other accessibility equipment through a partnership with Canadian Hearing Services.
• Discount Hearing Aid Battery Program Provides Rayovac hearing aid and Cochlear batteries at reduced cost to SDHHS members. Battery sizes include #10, #13, #312, #675, and Cochlear #675, available for order by phone or email with shipping.
• Sign'n Stories ASL Storybook Collection ASL-accessible storybook videos featuring children's books interpreted in ASL, including titles such as 'Are You My Mother' and 'Cookie's Week' available with publisher permission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children in CCCC Preschool show +12 point IQ advantage according to studies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Canadian Hearing ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership agreement signed in 2012 between SDHHS Executive Director Roger Carver and Canadian Hearing Society (now Canadian Hearing Services) to provide access to technology and devices to Saskatchewan residents. SDHHS maintains interactive assistive device displays in both Regina and Saskatoon offices showcasing devices available through this partnership.
• SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDHHS made the SGI Driver's Manual accessible in ASL through interpretation services, enabling Deaf individuals to access driver licensing information in their native language.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Hearing Services: National non-profit providing hearing healthcare, ASL interpreting, and accessibility services across Canada. Already a direct partner of SDHHS via a 2012 agreement; comparable service portfolio (interpreting, devices, counseling) but at a national scale.
• Hearing Loss Association of America: U.S. national consumer advocacy organization for Hard of Hearing individuals. Comparable consumer-education, advocacy, and support-group mission to SDHHS at far larger scale, useful as a north-star adjacency.

Direct peers

• Provincial Outreach Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (POPDHH): BC-based outreach program providing training, resources, and consultation to school districts serving D/HH students. Comparable educational-support and family-service mission to SDHHS's Early Childhood and Family Services line.
• Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf: Ontario non-profit offering interpreting, employment, and senior services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Comparable integrated service model spanning interpreting, vocational support, and accessibility — similar to SDHHS but with broader programming.
• Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA): National membership-based organization providing advocacy, education, and resources for hard of hearing Canadians. Overlaps with SDHHS's advocacy and member-services role across provinces including Saskatchewan.
• Silent Voice Canada: Toronto-based non-profit providing ASL interpreting, Deaf cultural programs, and settlement services for the Deaf community in Ontario. Direct service-line overlap with SDHHS, particularly interpreting and cultural programming.
• Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility: Vancouver-based non-profit delivering ASL/English interpreting, communication devices, and hearing-loss services in British Columbia. Closest operational analog to SDHHS in terms of service mix and regional single-province scope.

Emerging players

• Deaf Culture Centre: Ontario-based non-profit focused on Deaf heritage, arts, and cultural programming. Comparable mission in promoting Deaf cultural identity and bilingualism, intersecting with SDHHS's bilingual-bicultural preschool and community programming.

Regional players

• Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf: Alberta-based non-profit serving the Deaf community with advocacy, events, and resources. Comparable regional service-provider and advocacy role to SDHHS but operating in a neighboring province.

Others

• Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD): National umbrella advocacy organization for Deaf Canadians. Not a direct provider, but interacts with SDHHS-type members on policy (e.g., ASL recognition) and could funnel federal funding or partnership opportunities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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