Category Archives: Families to Families

The Story of a Chapter: 10 years of BC Hands & Voices

Posted on May 8, 2017 by BC H&V

By Teresa Kazemir Ten years ago, in June of 2007, I attended my very first Hands & Voices Leadership conference outside of Denver, Colorado. I will never forget the warm, welcoming, supportive and energizing feeling that radiated from that group … Continue reading →

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Fun Family Picnic 2017

Posted on April 25, 2017 by BC H&V

WHO: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, BC Early Hearing Program, CHHA BC Parents’ Branch, Family & Community Services, Family Network for Deaf Children – Deaf Youth Today (DYT) WHAT: An event for deaf/hard of hearing children, their siblings and parents and … Continue reading →

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If I Can Do It, You Can Do It: Hornby Island Family Deaf Camp

Posted on April 3, 2017 by BC H&V

By Andrew Banks Family camping – an event that is enjoyable, but definitely comes with its challenges. Family Deaf Camp, well, this was going to be interesting. These were the thoughts that went through my mind when my wife, Sandra, … Continue reading →

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Navigating New Cultures with My DHH Child

Posted on March 23, 2017 by BC H&V

By: Anonymous My family immigrated to Canada when I was two years old, back in the late 70s. That was almost 40 years ago! This past holiday season we decided to take the whole family back to my home country. … Continue reading →

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Our Family’s Experience of the Bilingual-Bicultural Educational Approach

Posted on February 23, 2017 by BC H&V

By Joy Santos The Bilingual-Bicultural educational approach for Deaf children is one where the child uses American Sign Language (ASL) as their first language, and English as their second. This is also known as the Bi-Bi approach, and it is … Continue reading →

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2017 AGM & Parent Evening

Posted on January 28, 2017 by BC H&V

BC Hands & Voices Parent Evening & AGM Monday, March 6, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 pm Free to attend Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well Being Program #300-4211 Kingsway, Burnaby (Attend in person or call-in via Teleconference Line if … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Toolbox?

Posted on December 25, 2016 by BC H&V

  By Anja Rosenke When I was growing up, my dad napped every evening after work. Some dads maybe poured themselves a drink, some perhaps watched the evening news, but my dad rested. Every night, same time, same spot. Family … Continue reading →

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Writing Your Family’s Story

Posted on November 19, 2016 by BC H&V

By Jen Gow Kim Sanderson recently spoke to ‘the power of your story’ at the annual Parent Workshop that was co-hosted by BC Hands & Voices, Guide by Your Side, CHAA BC Parent’s Branch and the Family Network for Deaf … Continue reading →

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Experiences Traveling with a Deaf Child

Posted on July 28, 2016 by BC H&V

By Joy Santos Traveling was a huge part of my childhood, and it is something that I would like for my daughter, Teanna, to experience in hers. We make travel plans as much as we can, be it quick weekend … Continue reading →

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Summer Get-Together 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by BC H&V

Join us for a play day!   Whether it’s your first time coming to an event or you never miss a chance to socialize and catch up. Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 11:00am – 2:00 pm Grimston Park 19th Street at … Continue reading →

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