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How We Made Our “About Me” Pamphlet More Playful and Why It Helped!

Posted on September 27, 2026 by BC H&V

We’d been using an “About Me” brochure for a few years, but last year when my daughter started pre-kindergarten at age four, I wanted to make something more fun and inviting, something her teachers would actually enjoy reading, and that … Continue reading →

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Our Journey from Softband to Implant

Posted on August 29, 2026 by BC H&V

Choosing an implanted bone anchored aid is a difficult choice to make and each family’s choice is their own. I’m sharing our journey hoping it helps other families just starting out. I was always curious how families like ours fared, … Continue reading →

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Seeing Ourselves on Screen: Peppa Pig, George, and Hearing Difference Representation

Posted on August 2, 2026 by BC H&V

By Sarah Francescutti Seeing Ourselves: Part of an ongoing series celebrating meaningful representation in children’s media and toys. Recently, something quietly powerful happened in children’s television. In a brand new storyline from Peppa Pig, George (Peppa’s little brother) is revealed … Continue reading →

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ASL for CBC Kids

Posted on June 25, 2026 by BC H&V

By Joy Santos In January of this year, my daughter, Teanna, responded to a casting call from CBC Kids looking for Deaf individuals to tell stories in American Sign Language (ASL). The show is called Teeny Tales, and it aims … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Childhood Memories Through Accessible Language

Posted on May 25, 2026 by BC H&V

My name is Levi Traxler and I was born Deaf. As a father with two amazing kids, I am quickly revisiting some of my childhood memories and I realized I had missed not only information but also context, humor, and … Continue reading →

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Insights from Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Guides and Role Models: Building Confidence, Advocacy, and Connection

Posted on April 25, 2026 by BC H&V

By Kim Shauer We recently hosted an online event featuring DHH Guides and role models who shared their experiences with parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. For those who couldn’t attend, here are the key themes … Continue reading →

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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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