Monthly Archives: April 2010

Bilateral BAHAs – Is Bilateral Better?

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Teresa Kazemir

After using a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) for 6 years, our 14 year old son Jesse recently received his second BAHA – he “went bilateral.”  He was born with bilateral atresia (no ear canals or openings on either side) … Continue reading →

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Son Inspires Torchbearer

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Burnaby Now Newspaper

Story By Alfie Lau – The Burnaby Now Norman Wong won’t forget his moment of glory in Maple Ridge on March 10. The North Burnaby man who works as a program supervisor for the Shaw Multicultural Channel won the right … Continue reading →

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The “Daily Draw”

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Bob Steele

From the age of two, children use spontaneous drawing as a language medium but the potential becomes real only if adult care-givers take an interest by motivating themes. We believe that most children are still innocently deprived of drawing as … Continue reading →

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Signing Course First in North America

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Burnaby Now Newspaper

Story by Jennifer Moreau, The Burnaby Now The Burnaby school district launched North America’s first online American Sign Language course last month. “It’s about access, it’s about bridging cultures, all cultures of the world,” said Karen Taylor, the administrator for the … Continue reading →

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BC Hands & Voices Spring Picnic

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Teresa Kazemir

An opportunity to meet other families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Sunday May 2nd - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Download Printable Invitation Please RSVP by Friday, April 30th to info@bchandsandvoices.com or phone 604-552-2254 Please include your names, the age(s) … Continue reading →

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