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Parent Coffee Night- Use of Technology for Deaf/Hard ​of Hearing Individuals

Posted on December 19, 2017 by BC H&V

(Attend in person or join via Teleconference or online video conference if you live outside the Lower Mainland) Monday January 29​th​, 2018 7:00pm- 9:00pm Location: ​243 Sandringham Avenue, New Westminster An opportunity for parents of deaf / hard of hearing … Continue reading →

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Teresa Kazemir: Going From Strength to Strength After a Decade of Leadership

Posted on December 14, 2017 by BC H&V

By Jen Gow BC Hands & Voices was thrilled to award Teresa Kazemir a “Lifetime Honorary Membership” at our recent annual parent workshop “Growing Up with Hands & Voices”. Many of you may already know Teresa from one or more … Continue reading →

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BC Hands & Voices and Guide by Your Side’s 2017 Fall Parent Workshop was a great success!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by BC H&V

By Kim Shauer A glimpse into the crystal ball – the perspective of teens & pre-teens who are growing up “Hands & Voices.”  Relationships, language considerations, challenges & more! About 40 parents came out for our workshop this year to … Continue reading →

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From Adrift to Confident: a Parent Shares the Impact BC Hands & Voices has had on her Family

Posted on October 26, 2017 by BC H&V

BC Hands & Voices (BC H&V) was recently nominated for the Canada’s Volunteer Awards in the Social Innovator category. While BC H&V has learned that we were not a finalist for the award this year, the following is a letter … Continue reading →

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Our Family’s Experience at Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) Immersion Week

Posted on September 23, 2017 by BC H&V

Author: parent of a deaf/hard of hearing child Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS)  hosts an ASL Immersion week for parents of deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) kids over the age of 5 once a year during the summer … Continue reading →

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BC H&V 2017 Fall Parent Workshop

Posted on August 28, 2017 by BC H&V

BC Hands & Voices and Guide By Your Side are proud to present our 2017 Fall Parent Workshop! Do you have a Deaf/Hard Hearing Child between the ages of  0-5 years? If so, here is the Parent Workshop for you … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten Transition – Considering All Aspects of Access for Your Child

Posted on August 23, 2017 by BC H&V

By Alison Nutt The transition from early intervention services and the preschool years into kindergarten and school age services is a time of many changes. Not just for you as parents but also for your kiddos!  As the school year … Continue reading →

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Parent Coffee Night- “Help your Deaf/ Hard of Hearing Child Get a Good Night’s Sleep!”

Posted on July 31, 2017 by BC H&V

Please join us for a special coffee night on Thursday Sept 28th, 2017 Special Topic: “Help your Deaf/ Hard of Hearing Child Get a Good Night’s Sleep!” (Attend in person or Call-in Via Teleconference or online video conference if you live outside … Continue reading →

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Summer Get-Together 2017

Posted on June 26, 2017 by BC H&V

Join us for a play day! Whether it’s your first time coming to an event or you never miss a chance to socialize and catch up. Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 11:00am – 2:00 pm Grimston Park 19th Street at 7th … Continue reading →

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How Do We Join the Deaf Community?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by BC H&V

Author: Kim Shauer This was a question asked at our recent Parent Coffee night and a question many other parents of deaf/hard of hearing (dhh) children may also be wondering.   BC Hands & Voices and Guide By Your Side … Continue reading →

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