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Honouring Deaf Children’s Society of BC’s Legacy and Supporting Families Forward

Posted on November 27, 2025 by BC H&V

From the Board of BC Hands & Voices As parents and members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, we at BC Hands & Voices want to acknowledge the recent closure of the Deaf Children’s Society of BC (DCS … Continue reading →

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BCHV Summer Get-Together 2025 

Posted on November 2, 2025 by BC H&V

By Sarah Francescutti This summer’s BCHV family gathering at Confederation Park in Burnaby on 16 August 2025 was such a joy! About 40 parents and children joined us for a dry afternoon of connection, laughter, and play. We almost considered … Continue reading →

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The Role Music Plays in the Development of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children

Posted on September 26, 2025 by BC H&V

I don’t have a musical bone in my body so when I thought of what I wanted for my children, I knew I wanted music to play a part. When my eldest child was born deaf, I wasn’t sure what … 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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Understanding Listening Fatigue in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Posted on July 27, 2025 by BC H&V

Based on a presentation by Natalia Rohatin-Martin, Assistant Professor, MacEwan University in February 2022. “I feel bad for students who have to go through this every day… I’m exhausted.” – A university student after watching a captioned video with no … Continue reading →

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What the Invictus Games Taught Me

Posted on June 25, 2025 by BC H&V

By Jen Gow  I had the privilege of volunteering at the Invictus Games in Whistler this past February. My family and I are involved in the cross country ski community and I often officiate at races. You can usually find … Continue reading →

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Growing Up with Deaf Siblings

Posted on May 23, 2025 by BC H&V

Levi Traxler, was born and raised in Ohio with his 4 siblings, 3 of whom are Deaf. He is profoundly Deaf and he recently sat down for an interview with his brother, Paul Szefer (pictured below), who has typical hearing. … Continue reading →

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BC Hands & Voices Youth Panel Event 2025

Posted on April 27, 2025 by BC H&V

By Kim Shauer We recently held our Annual General Meeting (AGM), an evening filled with reflection, connection, and inspiration. A standout highlight of the event was the Youth Panel, where five remarkable young people who are deaf and hard of … Continue reading →

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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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