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Winter Family Event

Posted on November 28, 2015 by BC H&V

An event for deaf/hard of hearing children, their siblings and parents and Children with their Deaf/hard of hearing parents (CODA) Where: Langley Sportsplex: 20165- 91A Avenue, Langley Please bring with you, or rent: *Skates – $ 3.50 *Helmet –$ 2.00 (Children 12 and … Continue reading →

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Come One, Come All! Tips for Inclusion over the Holidays

Posted on November 22, 2015 by BC H&V

By Anja Rosenke ‘Tis the season for sharing and making memories. Your calendar is likely full of fun gatherings, outings and shopping – occasions that can sometimes make it hard for your child to hear or feel included. As parents … Continue reading →

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SPOTLIGHT: The Well Being Program

Posted on October 18, 2015 by BC H&V

Supporting Wellness and Mental Health in the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind Community By Alison Nutt The Well Being Program is a community organization that provides mental health and wellness counselling and support services to the Deaf, Hard … Continue reading →

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How to Customize your BAHA Soft Band

Posted on September 22, 2015 by BC H&V

How to Customize a BAHA Soft Band A Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) is a device that transmits sound to the inner ear directly through the bone of the skull, rather than through the ear canal. It can aid hearing … Continue reading →

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Parent Workshop – Is “doing fine” good enough? Fostering Emotional Well-Being in our DHH Kids

Posted on September 17, 2015 by BC H&V

Event Title: Parent Workshop – Is “doing fine” good enough? Fostering Emotional Well-being in our DHH kids. Hosts: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, CHHA BC Parents’ Branch, & Family Network for Deaf Children Description: Two of our favourite … Continue reading →

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Dennis’ Story

Posted on August 14, 2015 by BC H&V

My name is Shannon and our son’s name is Dennis. We are from the aboriginal community of Bella Bella(Heiltsuk), in the North Central Coast of British Columbia. You can reach us, 300 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, by air or ferry. … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual Family Fun Picnic

Posted on July 20, 2015 by BC H&V

The saying ‘third time lucky’ rang true for the 3rd annual Fun Family Day Picnic – for the first time, it was bathed in glorious sunshine instead of rain! The sun brought out 200 people on June 20th, 2015 to … Continue reading →

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Lost & Found

Posted on June 14, 2015 by BC H&V

Lost and Found By Anja Rosenke, Richmond, BC As we drove by a park in Vancouver recently, my mother reminded me of a story I had long since forgotten. The tale of the missing cochlear implants. How could I forget? … Continue reading →

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Thank you to our champion, Susan Lane

Posted on May 19, 2015 by BC H&V

By Tereza Kazemir BC Hands & Voices was thrilled to award our first “Lifetime Honorary Membership” to Susan Lane at a celebration of her recent retirement in March 2015.  Many of you may know of Susan, and even those of … Continue reading →

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Family Fun Picnic

Posted on April 28, 2015 by BC H&V

WHO: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, BC Early Hearing Program, CHHA BC Parents’ Branch, Family & Community Services, Family Network for Deaf Children – Deaf Youth Today (DYT) WHAT: An event for deaf/hard of hearing children, their siblings and parents and … Continue reading →

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