American Sign Language Classes

1980 Saskatchewan Coordinating Council begins work on establishing a service delivery agency in the province.1981 The Saskatchewan Kinsmen Foundation agrees to provide a one time startup grant for interpreter services of $40,000.The Saskatchewan Department of Continuing Education commits funds for the hiring of an Executive Director and two Training On The Job Officers.

Saskatchewan Social Services agrees to provide additional funds for Interpreter services.1981 May 25th, Services for Hearing Impaired Persons Inc. is incorporated under the Non-Profit Corporations Act of Saskatchewan.

Members were elected to the SDHHS Board:
President Tom Howe, Vice President Howard Miller, Treasurer Allard Thomas, Secretary Liz Warren, Finances Ruth Warick, Membership Chairperson Walter Mason, Member Betty Hall, Member Carolyn Beally, Member Susan Alexander, Member Betty McHab.

October 2nd and 3rd, 1981,  a conference on “Future Directions” is held to officially launch S.H.I.P. (Services for Hearing Impaired Persons).Gordon Ryall is hired as the Executive Director of S.H.I.P. in December. S.H.I.P’s Head office is established in Regina with a satellite office in Saskatoon.

Our Mission

To support the independence of Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing people by providing services which enhance their quality of life.

Our Vision

A world without barriers for people who are Deaf, Deafened or Hard of Hearing.

Our Values

• Communication with respect, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Collaboration and cooperation among individuals and communities.
• Self-determination, empowerment, and choice.
• Operational integrity and accountability that inspires trust.
• Accessibility.