BC Hands & Voices

May Board Meeting
2013-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Victory Hill, House #3, 4334 Victory Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1R2, Canada

April Parent Coffee Night
2013-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Victory Hill, House #3, 4334 Victory Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1R2, Canada

Go Bananas! Joint Event
2013-04-14 17:45 - 19:45 | Go Bananas!, 19685 Willowbrook Drive, Langley, BC, Canada

April Board Meeting
2013-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Victory Hill, House #3, 4334 Victory Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1R2, Canada

March Parent Coffee Night
2013-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Victory Hill, House #3, 4334 Victory Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1R2, Canada

Annual General Meeting
2013-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Victory Hill, House #3, 4334 Victory Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1R2, Canada

February Parent Coffee Night
2013-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Victory Hill, House #3, 4334 Victory Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1R2, Canada
Come on out for coffee, treats and the chance to get to know other parents of kids with hearing loss. It’s a great place to share ideas about how to support your children with hearing loss.
Topic: TBA

Please RSVP to Jennifer at jtowers900@gmail.com.

February Board Meeting
2013-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | PDHHS, 4334 Victory Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1R2, Canada

Fourth Annual Fall Parent Workshop
2012-10-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Children’s Hearing and Speech Centre of BC, 3575 Kaslo Street , Vancouver, BC, V5M 3H4, Canada
Keeping Your Eye on the Prize: Inspiring Stories from Young D/HH Adults
Fast forward 20 years—your child will grow up! Ever wondered how your child’s hearing will affect his or her school experiences, making friends, ability to play sports, enjoy music, or dance? Will our children encounter barriers? Will they find their passion in life? Will they grow up to be happy, confident, successful adults? Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet and learn from young adults who have grown up deaf or hard of hearing!
Please REGISTER by Wednesday, October 17, 2012: online at http://www.bchandsandvoices.com/workshop/workshop-form/ or email info@bchandsandvoices.com

$10 per adult, lunch is included
Childcare will be provided at no cost, but children must be pre-registered
ASL interpreting will be provided
Our unique Hands & Voices necklaces and t-shirts will be available for purchase that day
We have a travel grant from BCCH to cover some travel expenses for families who live outside the Lower Mainland; please contact us for details

Call BC Hands & Voices at 604-552-2254 with any questions

October Parent Coffee Night
2012-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Victory House, 4334 Victory St., House #3, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Topic: “Is it a deaf thing?”
Have you ever wondered whether your child’s behaviours are because they are deaf or hard of hearing or just because of their personality or age? Join us for coffee, tea and treats and the chance to meet and discuss this issue with other parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.
4334 Victory St., Burnaby BC – house #3. We will have balloons out to mark the spot.
Please RSVP to Jennifer at jtowers900@gmail.com

Spring Picnic at Queens Park
2012-05-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Queens Park, 600 Eighth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 3S2, Canada
BC Hands & Voices is happy to announce our 4th Annual Spring Picnic at Queens Park in New Westminster, Sunday, May 6th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Rain or Shine! Its a great opportunity to meet other families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, ages 0-5.
We will meet at the large picnic shelter near the playground. Look for the blue & orange balloons.

ASL Interpreters will be available.
Bring the whole family and a potluck dish to share. (Beverages provided)
Loads of fun for the kids! Balloon twisting, crafts, parachute games, races & playground.
Don’t forget your blankets & lawn chairs.
Stick around afterwards and check out the petting zoo. (Entry by donation) There will probably be cute baby animals by then!

Please RSVP by Wed, May 2nd to info@bchandsandvoices.com or phone 604 552-2254. Please include your names, the age(s) of your child/children and the potluck item you plan to bring.

Spring Picnic 2012 Flyer
Spring Picnic 2012 Flyer (Chinese Version)

Parent Coffee Night
2012-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Victory Hill – House #3, 4334 Victory St, Burnaby, BC, Canada
The topic this month: “Your child’s identity and hearing loss – how to encourage confidence”
Please RSVP by Sunday night – so we can save you a seat. Looking forward to a great chat and some good snacks in great company. Thank you to Services for Family & Community Development for allowing us to use this space.
Jennifer and Anja (your parent coffee night organizers)

Crash Crawly's Family Fun Day
2012-03-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Crash Crawly’s Adventure Playground, #1 - 1300 Woolridge Street , Coquitlam, BC, V3K 6Y6, Canada
BC Hands & Voices is organizing a Family Fun Day at Crash Crawly’s Adventure Playground in Coquitlam on Sunday, March 4th, from 10am to 1pm. This event is for families with hard of hearing ordeal children and teens and CODAs (children of deaf adults), along with their parents.
Fun Activities for the Whole Family
Soft Play: Climb, crawl, and slide for way through our maze – do you dare conquer the black slide?
Toddler Area: “Comfy Land Area” for children three and under.
Ball Pits, Train, Jeeps
Laser Tag: An updated Egyptian theme “Valley of the Kings” feature two stories, a mirror maze, bridges, lookout points and more! Great for teens.
Ballocity: Two floors with six ball blasters, a ball dump, a ball volcano, and a ball vacuum.
RSVP Required
Register by Sunday, February 26th. Online registration at chhaparents.bc.ca or register by calling or texting 604-684-1860.
Cost is only $3.00 per person, and that includes all Crash Crawly’s activities. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the concession.
ASL interpreters will be provided.
Crash Crawly’s Flyer – 2012
Crash Crawly’s Flyer – 2012 – Chinese Version
