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Category Archives: Deaf Culture
Deaf Gain – Another Perspective
Author: Rabab Elbaharia The first time I heard the expression “Deaf Gain” I did not understand it. When I asked various people to help explain the phrase, I received answers such as “you can talk while your mouth is full … Continue reading
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From Swimming to Swan Lake – Language and Learning Go Hand in Hand
By Brianne Braun Whether your child is deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, chances are they will be involved in recreational programs at some point in their childhood. For our American Sign Language (ASL) using kids, we must ensure that … Continue reading
BC Hands & Voices and Guide by Your Side’s 2017 Fall Parent Workshop was a great success!
By Kim Shauer A glimpse into the crystal ball – the perspective of teens & pre-teens who are growing up “Hands & Voices.” Relationships, language considerations, challenges & more! About 40 parents came out for our workshop this year to … Continue reading
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Our Family’s Experience at Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) Immersion Week
Author: parent of a deaf/hard of hearing child Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) hosts an ASL Immersion week for parents of deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) kids over the age of 5 once a year during the summer … Continue reading
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How Do We Join the Deaf Community?
Author: Kim Shauer This was a question asked at our recent Parent Coffee night and a question many other parents of deaf/hard of hearing (dhh) children may also be wondering. BC Hands & Voices and Guide By Your Side … Continue reading
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Parent Coffee Night- April 24th
Please join us for a special coffee night on Monday April 24th, 2017 Special Topic: Deaf Culture (Attend in person or Call-in Via Teleconference Line if you live outside the Metro Vancouver area) We are pleased to have two of our BC Hands … Continue reading
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