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Lights at Lafarge 2026

Posted on November 4, 2026 by BC H&V

Join us for games, Hot Chocolate and a walk around the lake. Rain or Shine! All family members welcome. ASL interpreters available. Other language interpretation provided if requested by November 22, 2026 Register here: REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/LL-12-13-2026 Download our flyer … Continue reading →

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Small Changes, Big Difference: Supporting Children with Unilateral Hearing in the Classroom

Posted on October 28, 2026 by BC H&V

By Merve Sagiroglu I spend most of my day in a classroom with preschool-aged children. I have profound hearing loss in one ear, and a busy classroom is one of the hardest places for me to hear. When a child … Continue reading →

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Families Together: Parent Info Session 2026 – 中文 (Chinese)

Posted on October 21, 2026 by BC H&V

REGISTER: https://form.jotform.com/262716337583262 families together Nov 21, 2026 tc families together Nov 21, 2026 sc

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Families Together: Parent Info Session 2026

Posted on October 1, 2026 by BC H&V

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!

Posted on September 27, 2026 by BC H&V

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

Posted on August 29, 2026 by BC H&V

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

Posted on August 2, 2026 by BC H&V

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

Posted on June 25, 2026 by BC H&V

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

Posted on June 24, 2026 by BC H&V

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)

Posted on June 24, 2026 by BC H&V

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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