Category Archives: Deaf Culture

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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2025 AGM & ‘Growing Up with Hands & Voices’ Parent Connect Event

Posted on February 12, 2025 by BC H&V

WHO: BC Hands & Voices & Guide By Your Side WHAT: Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and special parent connect when we’ll be joined by kids & teens who have “Grown Up with Hands & Voices”! Kids from 11-17 … 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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Learning from DHH Adults- Parent Connect Evening

Posted on March 1, 2024 by BC H&V

WHO:BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, BC Early Hearing ProgramWHAT: Discover a variety of perspectives and explore your curiosity in a neutral and welcoming environment.They will share some of their experiences growing up as well as-how to develop self confidence in … Continue reading →

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Feed Your Curiosity with a DHH Mentor

Posted on November 25, 2023 by BC H&V

Written by: Monique Les Stunned. Inspired. Curious. Those were the three foremost feelings that stirred in my heart when I attended Leeanne and Dane Seaver’s presentation during the 2023 Hands and Voices Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The presentation … Continue reading →

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Gallaudet University: A Higher Education

Posted on August 25, 2023 by BC H&V

What will school look like for my Deaf child? Is a higher education possible for them if I choose American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary modality of communication? Will they be singled out as the only Deaf person in … Continue reading →

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Jokes and Jokes

Posted on July 26, 2023 by BC H&V

By Levi Traxler I love jokes and awful puns! My appreciation for jokes increased tenfold when I became a dad. I think it’s very important to have a sense of humor as long as it’s appropriate. I can see that … Continue reading →

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Learning Sign Language- Four Ideas to Motivate and Engage Family Members

Posted on January 25, 2023 by BC H&V

Author: Nora Maldonado Oftentimes, when a child is diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing, there is an initial outpouring of enthusiasm from friends and relatives who want to learn ASL. It is novel, and people genuinely feel motivated to … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Stories as a Deaf Person

Posted on November 22, 2022 by BC H&V

Written by Levi Traxler I love stories. I love reading, even more so if it’s about fantasy or science. I remember reading J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings when I was in high school. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I … Continue reading →

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