Author Archives: BC H&V

Why is Social Emotional Learning/Development so Important? 

Posted on May 23, 2022 by BC H&V

Recapped by Kim Shauer based on a presentation by Tara Dyck As proud parents we typically love sharing our children’s developmental progress, often focusing on physical and language milestones. Like with our hearing children, we also need to be intentional about … Continue reading →

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Fun Family Picnic 2022

Posted on May 18, 2022 by BC H&V

WHO: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, BC Early Hearing Program, CHHA BC Parents’ Branch, Family Network for Deaf Children – Deaf Youth Today (DYT) WHAT: An event for deaf/hard of hearing children, their siblings and parents and children with their Deaf/hard … Continue reading →

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Hi, I am a Cardiac Surgeon and I am Hard of Hearing

Posted on April 28, 2022 by BC H&V

Author: Dr. Janet Ngu Growing Up & Diagnosis I was born and raised in Malaysia in a very loving and supportive family. No one in my family had a hearing problem and hearing screening tests were not routine in Malaysia, … Continue reading →

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Parent Connect Night on Zoom – Keep Calm & Ask a Dad

Posted on April 10, 2022 by BC H&V

To register please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2925ny4s Download our flyer here: KCA Dad Night 5.7.2022 flyer

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Thoughts from a Grandma

Posted on March 20, 2022 by BC H&V

Written by Karen What were your feelings when you first found out about Lily’s (your granddaughter’s) identification as having a hearing loss? Lily was such a beautiful, healthy baby that the diagnosis blindsided us. The biggest question was how and … Continue reading →

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Asking for Accommodations Can Be Easier Than We Think

Posted on February 24, 2022 by BC H&V

As your kids get older and start showing interest in different things, you may start putting them into various classes and workshops on their own. That’s definitely been the case for our family. My child is a preteen and has … Continue reading →

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“Birds & Bees” Basics for Parents of Young Children with Sexual Health Expert Saleema Noon

Posted on February 23, 2022 by BC H&V

We’re delighted to host Saleema Noon, leading sexual health educator in our province. Renowned for her work in schools, and a familiar face in our media, Saleema will tackle this serious topic in a way that is fun, light-hearted and … Continue reading →

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Controlling the Narrative-中文

Posted on February 21, 2022 by BC H&V

Controlling the Narrative TC-繁體中文 Controlling the Narrative SC-简体中文 Controlling the Narrative Original Article in English: https://www.bchandsandvoices.com/post/controlling-the-narrative/

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My Message to Parents-中文

Posted on February 21, 2022 by BC H&V

My Message to ParentsTC-繁體中文 My Message to ParentsSC-简体中文 Original Article in English: https://www.bchandsandvoices.com/post/my-message-to-parents-disability-does-not-equal-disadvantage/

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The Value of Connecting-中文

Posted on February 21, 2022 by BC H&V

Value of Connecting TC-繁體中文 Value of ConnectingSC-简体中文 Original Article in English: https://www.bchandsandvoices.com/post/the-value-of-connecting/

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