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Parent Coffee Night “Microtia/Atresia”

Posted on April 7, 2019 by BC H&V

Thursday May 16th 7:00 – 9:00pm Location: Children’s Hearing & Speech, 3575 Kaslo St, Vancouver – Free Parking *Available for families living around the province via teleconference/ video-conference* Join us at a special parent coffee night about Microtia/Atresia. We are … Continue reading →

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A Quick Reference Guide for Families with Young Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in BC

Posted on March 27, 2019 by BC H&V

Editor’s note: This article was written in 2019 and specific services may vary from year to year, so please contact each organization regarding their current programming. by Brianne Braun We are fortunate to live in a province where there is a lot … Continue reading →

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Parent Coffee Night- Learning from DHH Adults

Posted on March 12, 2019 by BC H&V

  Monday April 8th 2019 7:00 – 9:00pm Location: Sunny Hill Health Centre, 3644 Slocan Street, Vancouver – Free Parking *Available for families living around the province via teleconference/ video-conference*   Join us for a coffee night with special guests … Continue reading →

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2019 AGM & Parent Evening

Posted on February 27, 2019 by BC H&V

BC Hands & Voices Parent Evening & AGM Monday March 4, 20197:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree to attend Location: BC Family Hearing Resource Society, Vancouver Satellite Office, #262 – 3665 Kingsway Join us for a casual, social evening! Tea and … Continue reading →

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My Family’s Story

Posted on January 23, 2019 by BC H&V

My Family’s StoryThis article has been translated into the following languages:MyFamily-Simplified Chinese 简体中文MyFamily-Traditional Chinese 繁體中文MyFamily-Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Interviewer: Amy HoSubject: Ella Jiang   “What does a ladybug eat?” “Why can it fly?”“Why does it crawl like this?”“Will its parents cry when … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Birds and the Bees: The Importance of Speaking Frankly to Our Young Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children About Their Sexual Health

Posted on December 28, 2018 by BC H&V

By: Jennifer Gow Revisiting the Birds and the Bees-ਪੰਜਾਬੀ In the early days of motherhood, my days were often focused on the here and now, putting one foot in front of the other to keep up with my children, and … Continue reading →

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Supporting Deaf Children with Multiple Challenges: A Parent Perspective

Posted on November 26, 2018 by BC H&V

This article first appeared in the Oxford University Press. Author’s note to readers: This was a difficult article to be asked to write as I have not personally lived the experience as a parent of a deaf child with additional … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned – A Look Back from 30+ Years of Parenting

Posted on October 25, 2018 by BC H&V

By Kim Sanderson Paul and I raised two children.  Ashley, our oldest is hearing, in her 30’s, married to Kris and raising three step-children.  Ashley and Kris just welcomed their first son together, Logan, this year. Cole is profoundly deaf, … Continue reading →

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Deaf Gain – Another Perspective

Posted on September 24, 2018 by BC H&V

Author: Rabab Elbaharia The first time I heard the expression “Deaf Gain” I did not understand it. When I asked various people to help explain the phrase, I received answers such as “you can talk while your mouth is full … Continue reading →

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Halloween Family Play Day 2018

Posted on September 20, 2018 by BC H&V

Come out and join us for our First Halloween Family Play Day!   Sunday October 28th, 2018 Thunderbird Community Centre 2311 Cassiar St, Vancouver BC, V5M 3X3 2pm-3pm (Play Gym & Bouncy Castle) 3pm-4pm (Costume Parade & Activities) Come and … Continue reading →

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