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Families Together: Parent Info Session 2026

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 and updates about their programs and services. Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) Provincial … Continue reading →

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How We Made Our “About Me” Pamphlet More Playful and Why It Helped!

We’d been using an “About Me” brochure for a few years, but last year when my daughter started pre-kindergarten at age four, I wanted to make something more fun and inviting, something her teachers would actually enjoy reading, and that … Continue reading →

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Our Journey from Softband to Implant

Choosing an implanted bone anchored aid is a difficult choice to make and each family’s choice is their own. I’m sharing our journey hoping it helps other families just starting out. I was always curious how families like ours fared, … Continue reading →

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Seeing Ourselves on Screen: Peppa Pig, George, and Hearing Difference Representation

By Sarah Francescutti Seeing Ourselves: Part of an ongoing series celebrating meaningful representation in children’s media and toys. Recently, something quietly powerful happened in children’s television. In a brand new storyline from Peppa Pig, George (Peppa’s little brother) is revealed … Continue reading →

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ASL for CBC Kids

By Joy Santos In January of this year, my daughter, Teanna, responded to a casting call from CBC Kids looking for Deaf individuals to tell stories in American Sign Language (ASL). The show is called Teeny Tales, and it aims … Continue reading →

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Summer Get-Together 2026

WHAT: Come out for a fun afternoon with other families with dhh children! (Please note this event is geared to 7 years and under) Look for the orange & blue balloons! (Parking lot closest to splash pad is at Beta Ave & Dundas … Continue reading →

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Summer Get-Together 2026- 中文 (Chinese)

For our Chinese speaking families. Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/SGT82026 FLYER: summer-get-together-2026-sc Flyer: summer-get-together-2026-tc

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Revisiting Childhood Memories Through Accessible Language

My name is Levi Traxler and I was born Deaf. As a father with two amazing kids, I am quickly revisiting some of my childhood memories and I realized I had missed not only information but also context, humor, and … Continue reading →

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Insights from Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Guides and Role Models: Building Confidence, Advocacy, and Connection

By Kim Shauer We recently hosted an online event featuring DHH Guides and role models who shared their experiences with parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. For those who couldn’t attend, here are the key themes … Continue reading →

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Beacon Hill Park Meet-Up 2026

WHO: BC Family Hearing Resource Society & BC Hands & Voices WHAT: You will find us at the duck pond across from the Petting Zoo. Come rain or shine so come prepared for the weather, whether that’s blankets, and sunscreen or warmer and/or … Continue reading →

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