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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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GBYS Job Postings for Parent Guide & DHH Guide

Posted on May 28, 2026 by BC H&V

We are currently in the process of recruiting Parent Guides and Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guides for the Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side Program™ (GBYS). Apply by June 22, 2026 In the GBYS parent support program, we link parents … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Childhood Memories Through Accessible Language

Posted on May 25, 2026 by BC H&V

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

Posted on April 25, 2026 by BC H&V

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

Posted on April 23, 2026 by BC H&V

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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Families Together- Fun Circle 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by BC H&V

WHO: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, Family Network for Deaf Children, Deaf Youth Today A FREE event for families with Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH) children and DDBHH parents/guardians and their children (CODAs). There is a … Continue reading →

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Growing Up With a Hearing Sibling-How My Brother Ignited My Lifelong Love of Learning

Posted on March 23, 2026 by BC H&V

This essay was originally published as the 2nd prize winning entry in the Gallaudet National Essay Contest in 2005, which is a writing and American Sign Language (ASL) competition open to all deaf and hard of hearing students in grades … Continue reading →

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Early Language Services Parent Interview

Posted on February 24, 2026 by BC H&V

Author: Stella Lee Recently the government is requesting input from parents/guardians of DHH children who have received or needed early intervention and/or early language services in B.C. within the last 10 years, you are invited to participate in a 30-minute … Continue reading →

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