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Growing Up With a Hearing Sibling-How My Brother Ignited My Lifelong Love of Learning

Posted on March 23, 2026 by BC H&V

This essay was originally published as the 2nd prize winning entry in the Gallaudet National Essay Contest in 2005, which is a writing and American Sign Language (ASL) competition open to all deaf and hard of hearing students in grades … Continue reading →

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Why Talking About Safety Matters for Our DHH Children

Posted on January 27, 2026 by BC H&V

By Sarah Francescutti Talking about safety for our deaf/hard of hearing (dhh) children can feel uncomfortable and even something we may unintentionally avoid. So it’s important that we talk about it more, not less.  The safety of our children grows … Continue reading →

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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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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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