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My Unilateral World-中文

Posted on November 4, 2020 by BC H&V

My Unilateral World TC-繁體中文 My Unilateral World SC-简体中文 Link to original article in English

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Uncovering a Silver-Lining During Covid-19

Posted on October 28, 2020 by BC H&V

By Maria Pucci Having kids in this day and age can feel like a rollercoaster ride. As parents we want to make sure that we keep them in one piece! When you are a parent of more than one child, … Continue reading →

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My Unilateral World- ਪੰਜਾਬੀ

Posted on October 25, 2020 by BC H&V

My Unilateral World-ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Link to English Version

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Helping your Child Succeed this Fall – Individual Education Plans Source: Children’s Craniofacial Association’s Parent Panel

Posted on August 21, 2020 by BC H&V

The Children’s Craniofacial Association is an American organization that our family has followed since our child was born with facial differences. Their mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences. You can check … Continue reading →

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Staying Connected While Physically Distant

Posted on July 29, 2020 by BC H&V

By Rabab Elbaharia Since my daughter was identified as hard of hearing, our family has decided to take every possible opportunity to be part of the Deaf and hard of hearing community. We have always found this connection valuable throughout … Continue reading →

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B.C. Sign Language Interpreter Nigel Howard is a “real life superhero” to this deaf 4-year-old

Posted on June 22, 2020 by BC H&V

Note- this article was originally published on Vancouver Is Awesome on May 29,2020 and is being reproduced here with permission from the author and Vancouver Is Awesome. ——————————————————————————————————– Our first and only child, Iliyan, was 6 weeks old when we learned … Continue reading →

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When Grief Speaks

Posted on March 25, 2020 by BC H&V

By Gina Cooper It happened in a safe place. With a deeply caring, experienced psychologist named Mary Beth Goring at the John Tracy Clinic Summer Session in Los Angeles. Grief decided she had been pushed inside for too long and … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Kindergarten – Navigating Your Options

Posted on February 23, 2020 by BC H&V

By Lee Johnston  The transition to kindergarten can be an exciting and stressful time under any circumstances, for both children and their parents or guardians. But planning for the kindergarten transition for a D/deaf or hard of hearing child (DHH) … Continue reading →

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Hard of Hearing Angels

Posted on January 28, 2020 by BC H&V

Author: Bowen Tang As the holiday season is over, it can be hard to find ourselves back to the grind at school or at work. This is even more difficult for hard of hearing (HOH) people since we once again face … Continue reading →

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Family Gatherings – “It is what it is…”

Posted on December 1, 2019 by BC H&V

By Cecelia Klassen *This article was first published in Family Network for Deaf Children newsletter in March 2016. It has been updated and republished in BC Hands & Voices with the permission of the author.* Barbeques, birthday parties, Thanksgiving dinner, … Continue reading →

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