Category Archives: Advocacy

Getting the Most Out of the Roger System: Real-World Tips from a Parent

Posted on December 26, 2025 by BC H&V

By Zen Tharani, BC H&V Board Member Our child started using the Roger system in the classroom a few years ago, and while the benefits were clear, the learning curve was real. This wireless microphone system, often provided through the … Continue reading →

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Families Together: Parent Info Session 2025

Posted on October 21, 2025 by BC H&V

WHO: Family Network for Deaf Children & BC Hands & Voices WHAT: Join us online for an info session for parents/guardians of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children in BC. Presenters from the following organizations will share information about their programs … Continue reading →

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Supporting a Hard of Hearing Child Through Kindergarten: What I Learned as a Parent

Posted on August 22, 2025 by BC H&V

By: Stella Lee When my son Marcus finished kindergarten in June 2025, I took a moment to reflect on how far he had come—not just academically, but in his ability to advocate for his hearing needs. As a parent of … Continue reading →

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Families Together: Parent Info Session

Posted on November 4, 2024 by BC H&V

WHO: Family Network for Deaf Children & BC Hands & Voices WHAT: Join us online for an info session for parents/guardians of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children in BC. Presenters from the following organizations will share information about their programs … Continue reading →

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Hands & Voices Leadership Conference – A Parent and Board Member’s Perspective

Posted on October 24, 2024 by BC H&V

By Sarah Francescutti, BC H&V Board Member I recently had the privilege of attending the 2024 Hands & Voices Leadership Conference, themed “Weaving the Threads of Leadership,” in Spokane, Washington. As a first-time attendee, parent of a daughter with hearing … Continue reading →

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2024 Hands & Voices Seaver Vision Award Winner Amy Ho

Posted on September 30, 2024 by BC H&V

BC Hands and Voices wants to congratulate and share with you, that our very own Amy Ho has won the 2024 Hands & Voices Seaver Vision Award! The Seaver Vision Award was established in 2012 and is given annually to … Continue reading →

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On the Mat and on the Field – Tips for Navigating Sports with Your Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children

Posted on March 22, 2024 by BC H&V

By Maria Ruiz My name is Maria Ruiz and I am a mother to three beautiful and talented children, two of whom were born hard of hearing. Miah, who is 13, has become a passionate Jiu Jitsu fighter, training 5 … Continue reading →

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Learning Together About How to Advocate!

Posted on February 24, 2024 by BC H&V

By Teresa Kazemir Our son, Jesse, is hard of hearing and uses hearing aids. Growing up, he had good support services throughout his education – but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t the occasional hiccup.  Jesse used an FM system (also … Continue reading →

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Gallaudet University: A Higher Education

Posted on August 25, 2023 by BC H&V

What will school look like for my Deaf child? Is a higher education possible for them if I choose American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary modality of communication? Will they be singled out as the only Deaf person in … Continue reading →

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Try New Things and Find Your Community!

Posted on July 2, 2023 by BC H&V

By Eyra Abraham My parents discovered I began to lose hearing when I was about three years old. The hearing loss was unexplainable, but it changed my life’s course. I was the only child with hearing loss within many generations … Continue reading →

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