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Deaf Literary Competitions

Posted on March 21, 2025 by BC H&V

By Joy Santos My daughter, Teanna, participated in her first American Sign Language Literary Competition when she was in the 4th grade. She has been a student at the BC Provincial School for the Deaf since Kindergarten. “Flying Hands” is … Continue reading →

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Building Empathy and Emotional Awareness in My Daughter who is Hard of Hearing

Posted on February 24, 2025 by BC H&V

By Sarah Francescutti Empathy and emotional awareness are essential skills for social interactions, helping children form meaningful connections and navigate relationships. However, for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, developing these skills can take longer. Because they may … Continue reading →

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BC Hands & Voices Board Opportunity: Will You Join Us?

Posted on January 31, 2025 by BC H&V

By: Lisa Cable As with any non-profit organization our BC Hands & Voices Board of Directors is the heart and soul of who we are. The individuals that volunteer their time to help guide and shape the direction of our … Continue reading →

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Dads and Advocacy: Exploring New Opportunities to Support Our DHH Children

Posted on December 21, 2024 by BC H&V

Editors’ Note: There are countless, beautiful ways to be a family, none is better than another. What’s important is having loving, supportive and engaged care-givers. BC Hands & Voices recognizes, supports and values all families. This article was written from … 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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An Interview with Brittany Schweeder

Posted on August 25, 2024 by BC H&V

By Levi Traxler My name is Brittany Schweeder. I was born and raised in Salmon Arm, BC, and I’m hard of hearing. My hearing loss is unique; it’s called a “cookie bite” as my access in the high and low … Continue reading →

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Online Resources for ASL Learning

Posted on July 28, 2024 by BC H&V

By Lisa Cable One of the things I enjoy the most about my role with Hands & Voices is connecting with parents. Whether they are parents with a brand new baby, or parents of a preschooler getting ready to head off … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Journey: A Mother’s Reflection on Raising a Unilateral Hearing Child

Posted on June 24, 2024 by BC H&V

By Kimberley Chiu Becoming a parent is an awe-inspiring journey in itself, but when our daughter was diagnosed with unilateral hearing loss in her right ear, it added an unexpected twist to our adventure. In those early days, when she … Continue reading →

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Consejo Latino de Manos y Voces ‘Criando a un Niño Sordo o con Dificultades Auditivas Multicultural’

Posted on June 18, 2024 by BC H&V

Escrito por Catherine Kalchbrenner Recientemente tuve el privilegio de asistir a una reunión del Consejo Latino de Hands & Voices. El tema de la noche fue “Criando a niños sordos o con dificultades auditivas multiculturales”. Aunque el evento se centró … Continue reading →