Author Archives: BC H&V

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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2025 AGM & ‘Growing Up with Hands & Voices’ Parent Connect Event

WHO: BC Hands & Voices & Guide By Your Side WHAT: Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and special parent connect when we’ll be joined by kids & teens who have “Grown Up with Hands & Voices”! Kids from 11-17 … Continue reading 

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BC Hands & Voices Board Opportunity: Will You Join Us?

By: Lisa Cable As with any non-profit organization our BC Hands & Voices Board of Directors is the heart and soul of who we are. The individuals that volunteer their time to help guide and shape the direction of our … 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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Lights at the Lake Event!

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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Families Together: Parent Info Session

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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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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