Category Archives: Deaf Plus

Growing Up with a DHH Sister with Additional Exceptionalities

By Kim & Ashley Shauer Our daughter, Ashley, graduated from high school this year and we have enjoyed reminiscing about different aspects of her childhood together.  Ashley was almost 3 years old when her sister, Julia, was born with a … Continue reading 

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At the Table with BC Hands & Voices Presents: “DHH+ Additional Needs”

WHO: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side WHAT: An online evening for parents and caregivers of deaf/hard of hearing children with additional medical and/or support needs to join together for conversation and connection. Parent Guides and BC Hands & Voices board members … Continue reading 

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The Enduring Power of Parent Connections

By Kim Shauer I saw a meme recently of “the best relationships are the ones you never saw coming” from the Minds Journal. https://themindsjournal.com/the-best-relationships-are-the-ones-you-never-saw-coming/. This has resonated for me in many aspects of life, but the most unforeseen have to … Continue reading 

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Sevak’s Journey

By: Simrit Judge My name is Simrit Judge and my son Sevak is 10 years old.  Sevak was born hard of hearing with additional needs. Throughout my pregnancy in Edmonton, we were unaware of any complications.  Doctors did tell us … Continue reading 

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Supporting Deaf Children with Multiple Challenges: A Parent Perspective

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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