The Quebec Association for Children with Hearing Problems of Greater Montreal is an association for deaf or hard of hearing children whose mission is to contribute to educational success and to promote the inclusion in society of young people living with deafness, from birth until ‘adulthood.
All our services and activities are open to the entire family and are accessible in all communication mode (oral or sign).
Regions covered
Montreal
Laval
Lanaudière
Laurentides
Montérégie
We are here to help you!
Information on deafness and its culture
Peer support and pairing
Protecting and promoting your rights and needs
Educational success
Social inclusion
Programs and services to meet your family’s needs and develop empowerment.
These services are provided to support the well-being and development of young people living with deafness.
Become a member of AQEPA Greater Montreal today!
To benefit from our many services, meet other families, join a cause close to your heart… become a member!
FAMILY
PARENTS WITH DEAF OR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN & DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING PARENTS
✓ Receive support and gain access to all our services
✓ Meet other families
✓ Get support every step of the way
✓ Protect your rights and promote your needs
✓ Share your experiences
✓ Be a part of our dynamic organization that is catered to your image
Annual membership : 5$
membership valid from July 1 to June 30
DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING ADULT
ANYONE OVER 18 LIVING WITH DEAFNESS
✓ Receive support and gain access to all our services
✓ Meet other families
✓ Get support every step of the way
✓ Protect your rights and promote your needs
✓ Share your experiences
✓ Be a part of our dynamic organization that is catered to your image
Annual membership: 5$
membership valid from July 1 to June 30
ALLY
SYMPATHIZER, VOLUNTEER INTERESTED BY OUR CAUSE, HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL SERVICES, OR EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL, RESEARCHER, PARTNER, ELECTED OFFICER, NPO, CORPORATION ...
✓ Receive information, news, tools, and resources from AQEPA
✓ Share your expertise
✓ Help us promote the rights and needs of our youth by participating in our consultations, activities and program development
Free membership
membership valid from July 1 to June 30
*For any membership between January 1 and June 30, half of the membership cost will be charged
Your member profile
Stimulation through play
Learning while playing is so rewarding !
Is your child deaf or hard of hearing and under six years old? Are you looking for the necessary tools to help them develop their language, motor skills, and cognitive abilities?
Playing is the primary vehicle for learning so… Let’s play!
Stimulation program benefits
- Promotes language, cognitive, emotional, social, and motor development skills in deaf or hard of hearing children.
- Promoting learning through playtime activities regularly and from an early age will considerably help your child’s growth and development.
Discover our toy library
The AQEPA Toy Library offers fun material and provides advice areas on child development and stimulation through toys. All this at a lower cost and with a view to sustainable development !
- Located in AQEPA Greater Montreal’s office
- Over 3000 books and games
- Members can borrow games for a period of two weeks to one month
- Each family can borrow two games and a book at a time
- Allows you to spark creativity and curiosity in the whole family continually
For more information or to register, contact us!
To register
To be returned to AQEPA Greater Montreal :
2033, Sherbrooke ST East, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 1C1
info@aqepamtl.org
Homework Help
Give your child the right tools to learn!
Is your child between 6 to 18 years old, deaf or hard-of-hearing, and experiencing difficulties in school? Do you feel overwhelmed by homework sessions and struggling over your child’s lessons?
Our tutors can help you!
Tutoring program benefits
Supporting your child promotes the development of their abilities while working on their weaknesses.
- 25 sessions for $ 35
- Improves academic performance
- Cultivate child’s self-esteem and positive learning behavior
- Develop good study habits
Your child’s educational success
Every parent wants their child to be the best they can be. Helping kids achieve success is a difficult task for parents, but there are some things you can do to make it easier and more effective.
Discover eight ways to encourage your child every day.
To register
To be returned to AQEPA Greater Montreal :
2033, Sherbrooke ST East, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 1C1
info@aqepamtl.org
Summer camps
The AQEPA Camps, the only deafness camps in Quebec!
Do you have a deaf or hard-of-hearing child between the ages of 5 and 14? Are you looking for a rewarding, fun, and safe summer experience while creating an opportunity for them to make new friends?
Then our camps are right for you!
We offer two different types of specialized camps, all our activities are adapted, safe, but above all, super fun !
Day camps
- Two sites are available in Montreal: Ahuntsic and Rosemont.
- Day care services available before and after camp hours.
- Special events once a week.6 weeks, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Camping camp
- Unique experience « Sleep under the tent » in Bromont.
- Campfires, water slides, outdoor movies, mini-golf, mini-farm and more!
- 4 weeks, from Monday 8:00 am to Friday 4:00 pm.
See you next summer!
To register
To be returned to AQEPA Greater Montreal :
2033, Sherbrooke ST East, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 1C1
info@aqepamtl.org
Family activities
Activities for the whole family
Friendly in nature, these activities promote inclusion and support between parents and allow young people to meet and interact with peers in similar situations.
Follow us on Facebook to stay tuned about our upcoming activities!
THE ACTIONS OF YOUR ASSOCIATION
Annual activity reports
Document prepared annually for the attention of members and partners to establish an overview of the organization’s activities and help determine the scope of future strategic decisions.
Note that, for now, our annual reports are only available in french.
Financial reports
The annual financial report is a document produced at the end of each fiscal year for the attention of the association’s members and partners. It includes the various financial elements for the year with the balance sheet, results table, cash flow tables, and multiple comments related to the financial results.
Note that, for now, our financial reports are only available in french.
YOUR ASSOCIATION'S POLICIES
Complaints and comments
Do you have a complaint or comment about an activity or a service?
Whether you are a member, a supporter, an employee, or a partner, the AQEPA Greater Montreal always places your satisfaction at the heart of its concerns. We have created a complaints and comments management policy and procedure aimed at:
- allowing the user who transmits a complaint to have the right to an expeditious treatment of their complaint
- meeting the needs and expectations of users while respecting the mission of AQEPA GM
- putting in place simple and effective mechanisms to adequately manage complaints and comments from AQEPA GM users
- continuously improving the services offered by AQEPA GM
- specifying the role of staff, board of directors, or volunteers.
- harmonizing approaches and coordinate actions for reception, processing, and follow-up complaints.
Our contact informations
Email: info@aqepamtl.org
Phone number: 514 842-3926
Fax: 514 842-4006
Address:
2033, Sherbrooke E,
Montreal (QC) H2K 1C1
Our Team
Executive director
Marie-Josée Richard I marie-josee@aqepamtl.org
Finance coordinator
Ouassila Laouisset I ouassila@aqepamtl.org
Administration and member services assistant
Sara Simoneau I sara@aqepamtl.org
Communication coordinator
Anouk Harvey-Langlois I anouk@aqepamtl.org
Communication agent
Alex Bouchard I alex@aqepamtl.org
Social inclusion coordinator
Jérôme Blanchette I jerome@aqepamtl.org
Educationnal success coordinator
Camille Lalin I camille@aqepamtl.org
Members of the board of directors
President
Catherine Marcotte I presidence@aqepamtl.org
Vice-president
Amine Imghi I v-presidence@aqepamtl.org
Secretary of the board
Amélie Clermont-Trottier I secretariat@aqepamtl.org
Treasurer
Marc-André Quital I tresor@aqepamtl.org
Administrators
Nadine Petit
Houcena Amir
Sophie Gareau
Emma Kourouma
Anne-Marie Paradis
The code of ethics for members
These are the specific ethics of all those who want to become members of the organization.
The five (5) ethical behaviors expected of AQEPA Greater Montreal members are as follows:
- Remain loyal to the organization’s mission.
- Respect the rights of people living with deafness.
- Always act so as not to harm the integrity, reputation or sustainability of the organization.
- Take an interest in and participate in the associative and democratic life of the organization.
- Recognize, value, and support other members of the organization.
Our news
AQEPA MONTRÉAL RÉGIONAL: Inscription dans nos camps d’été!
AQEPA MONTRÉAL RÉGIONAL: Camps d’été 2024 – Nous embauchons!
Our events
AQEPA MONTRÉAL RÉGIONAL: Activité Arbraska!
