Category Archives: Families to Families

A Helpful Tool for People Supporting Your DHH Child

Posted on June 24, 2019 by BC H&V

A note about this article- I’m writing this as a parent, this is just my experience and what’s helped us. It’s not an official Hands & Voices tool. It’s just a template I created because I thought it might be … Continue reading →

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The Value of Connecting

Posted on May 19, 2019 by BC H&V

By Lisa Cable As I sit at my computer writing this article, my 9-year old daughter Lily has just finished an online conversation with a teenage girl, facilitated by their shared Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. They … Continue reading →

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Parent Coffee Night “Microtia/Atresia”

Posted on April 7, 2019 by BC H&V

Thursday May 16th 7:00 – 9:00pm Location: Children’s Hearing & Speech, 3575 Kaslo St, Vancouver – Free Parking *Available for families living around the province via teleconference/ video-conference* Join us at a special parent coffee night about Microtia/Atresia. We are … Continue reading →

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A Quick Reference Guide for Families with Young Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in BC

Posted on March 27, 2019 by BC H&V

by Brianne Braun We are fortunate to live in a province where there is a lot of support for families with young deaf and hard of hearing children. In fact, there is so much support, it can be a little … Continue reading →

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My Family’s Story

Posted on January 23, 2019 by BC H&V

My Family’s StoryThis article has been translated into the following languages:MyFamily-Simplified Chinese 简体中文MyFamily-Traditional Chinese 繁體中文MyFamily-Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Interviewer: Amy HoSubject: Ella Jiang “What does a ladybug eat?” “Why can it fly?”“Why does it crawl like this?”“Will its parents cry when … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned – A Look Back from 30+ Years of Parenting

Posted on October 25, 2018 by BC H&V

By Kim Sanderson Paul and I raised two children. Ashley, our oldest is hearing, in her 30’s, married to Kris and raising three step-children. Ashley and Kris just welcomed their first son together, Logan, this year. Cole is profoundly deaf, … Continue reading →

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Deaf Gain – Another Perspective

Posted on September 24, 2018 by BC H&V

Author: Rabab Elbaharia The first time I heard the expression “Deaf Gain” I did not understand it. When I asked various people to help explain the phrase, I received answers such as “you can talk while your mouth is full … Continue reading →

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2018 Summer Get-Togethers Around the Province

Posted on June 13, 2018 by BC H&V

Summer Play Days in BC Parks! VICTORIA – PRINCE GEORGE – NEW WESTMINSTER Come and get together with other families of deaf/hard of hearing children. Bring your own picnic/snacks, lawn chairs/blanket and water gear if you want to get wet! … Continue reading →

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Never Mind, It’s Not Important = Never Mind, You’re Not Important

Posted on May 26, 2018 by BC H&V

Author: Teresa Kazemir I was chatting with our adult son recently, reflecting back on his childhood, and the “no never mind” rule came up. I don’t recall who first taught me the “no never mind” rule so unfortunately I can’t … Continue reading →

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Fun Family Picnic 2018

Posted on April 25, 2018 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 →