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Embracing the Journey: A Mother’s Reflection on Raising a Unilateral Hearing Child

Posted on June 24, 2024 by BC H&V

By Kimberley Chiu Becoming a parent is an awe-inspiring journey in itself, but when our daughter was diagnosed with unilateral hearing loss in her right ear, it added an unexpected twist to our adventure. In those early days, when she … Continue reading →

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Consejo Latino de Manos y Voces ‘Criando a un Niño Sordo o con Dificultades Auditivas Multicultural’

Posted on June 18, 2024 by BC H&V

Escrito por Catherine Kalchbrenner Recientemente tuve el privilegio de asistir a una reunión del Consejo Latino de Hands & Voices. El tema de la noche fue “Criando a niños sordos o con dificultades auditivas multiculturales”. Aunque el evento se centró … Continue reading →

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Hands & Voices Latino Council Meeting ‘Raising a Multicultural DHH Child’

Posted on May 21, 2024 by BC H&V

Written by Catherine Kalchbrenner I recently had the privilege of attending a Hands & Voices ‘Latino Council’ meeting. The topic for the evening was “ Raising a Multicultural DHH (Deaf/Hard of Hearing) Child”. Although the event used the lens of … Continue reading →

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FAMILIES TOGETHER- 中文 (Chinese)

Posted on May 17, 2024 by BC H&V

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September 2024: “Weaving the Threads of Leadership”

Posted on April 28, 2024 by BC H&V

By Lisa Cable The BC Hands & Voices Chapter is so excited to be co-hosting this year’s Annual Hands & Voices Annual Leadership Conference.  We will be co-hosting along with the Washington Chapter and it will be held from September … Continue reading →

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On the Mat and on the Field – Tips for Navigating Sports with Your Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children

Posted on March 22, 2024 by BC H&V

By Maria Ruiz My name is Maria Ruiz and I am a mother to three beautiful and talented children, two of whom were born hard of hearing. Miah, who is 13, has become a passionate Jiu Jitsu fighter, training 5 … Continue reading →

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Learning Together About How to Advocate!

Posted on February 24, 2024 by BC H&V

By Teresa Kazemir Our son, Jesse, is hard of hearing and uses hearing aids. Growing up, he had good support services throughout his education – but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t the occasional hiccup.  Jesse used an FM system (also … Continue reading →

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Empowering Futures: How Father Involvement Impacts DHH Children

Posted on January 21, 2024 by BC H&V

By Kim Shauer I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Dr. Rashaun Davis at the recent Hands & Voices conference. Among his many credentials Rashaun is a very involved father to a daughter who is deaf/hard of hearing. … Continue reading →

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Embracing Unity and Empowerment: The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Summer Camp

Posted on December 20, 2023 by BC H&V

By Rabab Elbaharia Rabab Albaharia In the world of parenting, it is often said that it takes a village to raise a child. This sentiment is especially true when you are raising a child with a hearing difference. Families facing … Continue reading →

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Feed Your Curiosity with a DHH Mentor

Posted on November 25, 2023 by BC H&V

Written by: Monique Les Stunned. Inspired. Curious. Those were the three foremost feelings that stirred in my heart when I attended Leeanne and Dane Seaver’s presentation during the 2023 Hands and Voices Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The presentation … Continue reading →

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