Category Archives: Families to Families

BCHV Summer Get-Together 2025 

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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Families Together: Parent Info Session 2025

WHO: Family Network for Deaf Children & BC Hands & Voices WHAT: Join us online for an info session for parents/guardians of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children in BC. Presenters from the following organizations will share information about their programs … Continue reading 

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Supporting a Hard of Hearing Child Through Kindergarten: What I Learned as a Parent

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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Summer Get-Together 2025

WHAT: Come out for a fun afternoon with other families with dhh children! (Please note this event is geared to 7 years and under) Look for the orange & blue balloons! (Parking lot closest to splash pad is at Beta Ave & Dundas … Continue reading 

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Deaf Literary Competitions

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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Building Empathy and Emotional Awareness in My Daughter who is Hard of Hearing

By Sarah Francescutti Empathy and emotional awareness are essential skills for social interactions, helping children form meaningful connections and navigate relationships. However, for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, developing these skills can take longer. Because they may … Continue reading 

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Dads and Advocacy: Exploring New Opportunities to Support Our DHH Children

Editors’ Note: There are countless, beautiful ways to be a family, none is better than another. What’s important is having loving, supportive and engaged care-givers. BC Hands & Voices recognizes, supports and values all families. This article was written from  … Continue reading 

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Unilateral Hearing/Microtia & Atresia- Parent Connect Night

WHO: BC Hands & Voices & Guide By Your Side WHAT: Join us for a special parent night about unilateral hearing and microtia/atresia hosted by our board member parents and guides with children who have unilateral hearing, microtia/atresia and/or use … Continue reading 

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Hands & Voices Leadership Conference – A Parent and Board Member’s Perspective

By Sarah Francescutti, BC H&V Board Member I recently had the privilege of attending the 2024 Hands & Voices Leadership Conference, themed “Weaving the Threads of Leadership,” in Spokane, Washington. As a first-time attendee, parent of a daughter with hearing … Continue reading 

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2024 Hands & Voices Seaver Vision Award Winner Amy Ho

BC Hands and Voices wants to congratulate and share with you, that our very own Amy Ho has won the 2024 Hands & Voices Seaver Vision Award! The Seaver Vision Award was established in 2012 and is given annually to … Continue reading 

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