Category Archives: Families to Families

Gallaudet University: A Higher Education

Posted on August 25, 2023 by BC H&V

What will school look like for my Deaf child? Is a higher education possible for them if I choose American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary modality of communication? Will they be singled out as the only Deaf person in … Continue reading →

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Summer Get-Together 2023

Posted on June 16, 2023 by BC H&V

WHO:BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side WHAT: Come out for a fun afternoon with other families with dhh children! (Please note this event is geared to 7 years and under) Look for the orange & blue balloons! (Parking lot closest … Continue reading →

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Our Experience with Early Intervention

Posted on May 29, 2023 by BC H&V

By Joe Zhang and Kelly Lv Our son Leo was born in Vancouver. He did not pass the newborn hearing screening test and we were very overwhelmed because this was a total shock. A few weeks later, Leo did not … Continue reading →

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Fun Family Picnic 2023

Posted on May 17, 2023 by BC H&V

See PDF flyer here: 2023 picnic flyer PDF Flyer in Traditional Chinese (繁體中文): 2023 picnic flyer_tc or in Simplified Chinese (简体中文): 2023 picnic flyer_sc An Event for deaf/hard of hearing, deaf blind children, their siblings and parents. We also welcome  … Continue reading →

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Family Movie Night

Posted on March 31, 2023 by BC H&V

WHO: BC Hands & Voices & Guide By Your Side WHAT: Join us for a fun pizza & movie night and connect with other families with deaf/hard of hearing children and their siblings. We’ll be showing “Shaun the Sheep”! This event is suitable … Continue reading →

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Planning for Hearing Technology Upgrades & Services

Posted on March 21, 2023 by BC H&V

By Catherine Kalchbrenner When a child ages out of Early Intervention it may become necessary to pay for device upgrades, accessories or services on our own. With improvements in technology and wear and tear on devices, upgrading is generally recommended … Continue reading →

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Learning Sign Language- Four Ideas to Motivate and Engage Family Members

Posted on January 25, 2023 by BC H&V

Author: Nora Maldonado Oftentimes, when a child is diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing, there is an initial outpouring of enthusiasm from friends and relatives who want to learn ASL. It is novel, and people genuinely feel motivated to … Continue reading →

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Lafarge Lake Christmas Lights Walk in partnership with Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS)

Posted on December 19, 2022 by BC H&V

In partnership with Provincial Family Services Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) After the business of the holidays, come and join us for a chance to connect with other families, walk around the lake, and enjoy beautiful lights! … Continue reading →

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My Trip to the Hands & Voices Leadership Conference

Posted on October 23, 2022 by BC H&V

By Lisa Cable I was recently privileged to attend the Hands & Voices Leadership Conference in Fairfax, NY. This annual conference is an opportunity for representatives from Hands & Voices chapters across North America to come together, network and learn … Continue reading →

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All About My Hearing Aids

Posted on September 24, 2022 by BC H&V

Local parent and H & V board member Rabab Elbaharia shares a book created by her daughter Salma. In Salma’s own words, “Hello… My name is Salma . I’m 8 years old. I identify as Hard of Hearing. I thought … Continue reading →

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