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 a parent, professional, organization, or agency that exemplifies the values and commitment to the Hands & Voices vision.
Amy Ho has been a BC Hands & Voices Board Member and Parent Guide since both were started in British Columbia in 2008. Here are just a couple of statements about the incredible support Amy has provided to families in BC for over 30 years.
“For the past 30 years I’ve watched Amy go above and beyond to help families with dhh children. She’s served on countless committees, advisory groups, and parent panels, helped to develop multiple resources, and directly supported hundreds of families. Amy is passionate about helping families who are new to Canada; she speaks several languages and dialects, and understands the struggles faced by immigrants who find themselves navigating an unfamiliar system. She deeply appreciates how different cultural backgrounds can impact the experience of having a dhh child, and understands how to support families to find their own way. Amy is also a strong voice for those families, advocating for the translation of written resources, live language interpretation at events, and creation of workshops on specific topics requested by immigrant families. Amy is humble, kind and unassuming; she works quietly, behind the scenes, without looking for recognition, but her insights and contributions have helped shape services for dhh children and families in BC and beyond.”
“I met her as the parent of an older dhh child while I was just beginning my journey as a parent. From the first time I met her, Amy has demonstrated a willingness to share, open her heart, be a listening ear and a supportive shoulder. She is passionate about meeting and supporting parents with newly identified children, particularly those who share her culture. She has been an incredible resource and advocate for Chinese families in this province and has used her wisdom and sensitivity to help guide these families on their path. In addition, Amy was the Treasurer of our chapter for many years and was invaluable in this role. Overall, Amy has spent the last few decades making a positive impact with countless families across the province and we are incredibly lucky to have her as a part of the Hands & Voices family.”
Our Chapter is so proud of Amy and wishes to thank her for continued dedication to families with deaf/hard of hearing children in BC.
Congratulations Amy!
