VOICE FOR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN

Name

VOICE FOR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN

Legal name

VOICE for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Website

https://voicefordeafkids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit family support services for children with hearing loss

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), 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

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Hearing Impairment & Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Inclusive Childcare (HSAAAIAJ), Speech & Language Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAB), Voice and Resonance Services (School-Age) (EDAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Parent support services
• Hearing loss advocacy
• Nonprofit family programs
• Special education advisory
• Deaf hard of hearing children

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees ranging from free (Alumni/Volunteers) to $20 CAD for General Membership. Covers families and provides voting rights and access to resources.
2. Donations: Charitable donations processed through CanadaHelps platform. Organization is a registered charity (Charity #123609364).
3. Event registration fees: Conference tickets, camp registrations, and workshop fees. Early bird and member discounts available. CEUs offered for professional attendees.
4. Funder and sponsor contributions: Grants and sponsorships from foundations including Honda Canada Foundation, Elks of Canada, and Union Hearing Aid Centre.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VOICE delivers advocacy, family support, and public education programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families, including an annual educational conference, an annual overnight family camp, teen peer support, early years programs for children 0–6, monthly parent meet-ups, Dress Loud Day awareness campaigns, and SEAC representation on Ontario school boards. Membership tiers, donations, grants, and event registrations support a portfolio offered largely free or at low cost across Ontario and Saskatchewan.

Product overview

VOICE for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a registered charity established in the early 1960s that develops and implements programs and services encompassing advocacy, family support, and public education. The organization operates as a single unified nonprofit entity rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, offering a portfolio of interconnected programs including: the Annual VOICE Conference (flagship two-day educational event with CEU credits), VOICE Camp (30th anniversary family overnight camp), Dress Loud Day awareness campaign, Teen Hearing Heroes peer support program, Early Years Program for children 0-6, Parents Program, Children/Youth Programs, Educators Program, Advocacy and SEAC representation services, monthly Parent Meet-Ups, Financial Assistance Resources, Library Resources, Educational Resources, Auditory Verbal Therapy/LSLS Resources, Audiology Resources directory, Mental Health Resources, Book of Memories, and a tiered Membership Program (General at $20 CAD/year, Professional, and Alumni). The programs work together to provide a comprehensive support ecosystem connecting families, professionals, and children with hearing loss across Ontario.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual VOICE Conference An annual two-day educational conference for parents, professionals, and advocates supporting children with hearing loss. Offers sessions for both professionals (with CEU credits available) and parents, featuring international and national speakers on Listening and Spoken Language Auditory-Verbal Therapy, family-centered practices, and advocacy.
• VOICE Camp An annual overnight family camp held at Cedar Ridge Camp in McArthurs Mills, Ontario — celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026. Brings together children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families for outdoor adventures, networking, and community building over a weekend; includes accommodation and meals and offers financial-hardship assistance.
• Dress Loud Day An annual awareness campaign held in May during Speech and Language Awareness Month. Schools, workplaces, and individuals participate by dressing in loud, bright outfits and making donations to raise awareness and support for children with hearing loss; includes educator resources, lesson plans, and printable posters.
• Teen Hearing Heroes Program A monthly virtual peer support and skills-building group for teens with hearing loss, led by young adults with hearing loss. Sessions run February to June each year and include discussions, activities, and mentorship focused on self-advocacy, leadership skills, and peer connection.
• Early Years Program A platform supporting parents with children ages 0–6 who are deaf or hard of hearing. Connects parents with knowledge, support, and each other through social events and interactive workshops; includes the Parent-Child Mother Goose program and resources for newly diagnosed families.
• Parents Program Provides parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing with educational and financial resources, tips, and articles. Connects parents with a network of families in similar situations and offers information on government support programs including SSAH and ACSD.
• Children and Youth Program Events and activities for children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing, creating community connections and opportunities for young people to meet others with similar experiences.
• Educators Program Support for educators providing practical ideas to promote academic success, effective parenting, home-school partnerships, and positive character traits. Connects professionals with like-minded groups for involvement in communities and programs.
• Advocacy and Public Education Government engagement through advisory committees and consultations to provide current information on the changing needs of children with hearing loss. Includes SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) representation with up to 40 representatives across Ontario school boards, plus participation in PAAC on SEAC and MACSE.
• Parent Meet-Ups Monthly virtual parent meet-ups providing a supportive space for parents of children with hearing loss to connect, share experiences, and gain insights from fellow parents and experts. Free and open to all VOICE families.
• VOICE Membership Program Three membership tiers — General Membership at $20 CAD/year (covers two adults and dependents with voting rights), free Professional membership (event updates), and free Alumni membership (past members who have aged out). Members receive access to conferences, workshops, financial aid info, and advocacy support.
• Financial Assistance Resources Financial resources for families including information on government programs (SSAH, ACSD), charitable organizations (President's Choice Children's Charity, Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity, AG Bell Financial Aid Program), and the Keller Fund for hearing aid costs not covered under assistive devices programs.
• AVT/LSLS Resources Information and connections to Auditory-Verbal Therapists and Listening and Spoken Language Specialists across Ontario, including AVT treatment plan definitions and a directory of certified LSLS professionals.
• Audiology Resources Referral directory of audiologists organized by location across Ontario, including Burlington, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Ottawa, and Toronto.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connected hundreds of parents and families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Cedar Ridge CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for annual VOICE Camp. Located in McArthurs Mills, ON. Provides facilities for 3-day family camp experience.
• PAAC on SEAC (Provincial Parent Association Committee)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVOICE is an actively participating member of the Provincial Associations Advisory Committee on Special Education Advisory Committees, working to promote successful practices for SEACs throughout Ontario.
• Surrey PlacesupportingOthersToronto-based organization providing services to children with developmental disabilities. Refer families to VOICE resources and programs.
• Silent VoicesupportingOthersDeaf community organization listed as a resource partner for families.
• Ontario Hands & VoicessupportingOthersVolunteer-led organization supporting Ontario families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Cross-referral relationship.
• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation HospitalsupportingOthersPediatric rehabilitation hospital serving children with disabilities. Listed as a resource partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silent Voice: Toronto-based Deaf community organization listed as a VOICE resource partner. Provides family and youth programs for the Deaf community in the same Ontario geography with overlapping family-support focus but emphasizes sign-language communication.
• Ontario Hands & Voices: Volunteer-led Ontario organization supporting families of children who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Explicitly listed by VOICE as a cross-referral partner with overlapping family-support mission and similar parent-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• Surrey Place: Toronto-based organization providing services to children with developmental disabilities. Listed as a referral partner by VOICE and serves overlapping client families in the same geography, with a broader developmental-disability focus.
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA): U.S. national consumer organization representing people with hearing loss. Comparable parent/community support mission but serves a much broader (adult-inclusive) population across the United States.
• Canadian Hearing Services: One of Canada's largest national organizations serving Deaf and hard of hearing people across all ages. Operates broader programs (employment, hearing healthcare, interpreting) that overlap with VOICE's family-support scope but at a much larger scale.
• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital: Toronto-based pediatric rehabilitation hospital serving children with disabilities, including hearing loss. Listed as a VOICE resource partner and operates at significantly larger scale with clinical services that complement VOICE's community/advocacy work.
• Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell): U.S.-headquartered national association advocating for listening and spoken language outcomes for people with hearing loss. Directly aligned with VOICE's communication philosophy, and AG Bell's Financial Aid Program is explicitly listed as a VOICE referral resource.

Regional players

• Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA): National Canadian consumer association for hard of hearing Canadians, with chapters across multiple provinces. Operates in overlapping subject area with broader (all-age) scope and primarily serves a different (adult-skewed) demographic than VOICE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/10222494553
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/voice-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-children

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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