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Author Archives: BC H&V
Lights at the Lake 2025
Gather the whole family and join us for games, hot chocolate, and a walk around the lake. This event is going ahead rain or shine so dress for the weather. ASL Interpreters will be present. This event is jointly hosted … Continue reading
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Honouring Deaf Children’s Society of BC’s Legacy and Supporting Families Forward
From the Board of BC Hands & Voices As parents and members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, we at BC Hands & Voices want to acknowledge the recent closure of the Deaf Children’s Society of BC (DCS … Continue reading
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Families Together: Parent Info Session 2025 – 中文 (Chinese)
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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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The Role Music Plays in the Development of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
I don’t have a musical bone in my body so when I thought of what I wanted for my children, I knew I wanted music to play a part. When my eldest child was born deaf, I wasn’t sure what … Continue reading
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It’s Never Too Early To Think About What’s Next: Learning with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Adults
WHO:BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, BC Early Hearing Program WHAT: Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from inspiring Deaf and Hard of Hearing adult role models who are (DHH) Guides with the Hands & Voices Guide By Your … 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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Understanding Listening Fatigue in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Based on a presentation by Natalia Rohatin-Martin, Assistant Professor, MacEwan University in February 2022. “I feel bad for students who have to go through this every day… I’m exhausted.” – A university student after watching a captioned video with no … Continue reading
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