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FAMILIES TOGETHER 2025- 中文 (Chinese)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by BC H&V

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Families Together- Fun Circle 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by BC H&V

WHO:BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, Family Network for Deaf Children, Deaf Youth Today WHAT: Plan to join us on the morning of Saturday, May 10th for this event bringing families with deaf/hard of hearing children together to … Continue reading →

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BC Hands & Voices Youth Panel Event 2025

Posted on April 27, 2025 by BC H&V

By Kim Shauer We recently held our Annual General Meeting (AGM), an evening filled with reflection, connection, and inspiration. A standout highlight of the event was the Youth Panel, where five remarkable young people who are deaf and hard of … Continue reading →

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Deaf Literary Competitions

Posted on March 21, 2025 by BC H&V

By Joy Santos My daughter, Teanna, participated in her first American Sign Language Literary Competition when she was in the 4th grade. She has been a student at the BC Provincial School for the Deaf since Kindergarten. “Flying Hands” is … Continue reading →

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Building Empathy and Emotional Awareness in My Daughter who is Hard of Hearing

Posted on February 24, 2025 by BC H&V

By Sarah Francescutti Empathy and emotional awareness are essential skills for social interactions, helping children form meaningful connections and navigate relationships. However, for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, developing these skills can take longer. Because they may … Continue reading →

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2025 AGM & ‘Growing Up with Hands & Voices’ Parent Connect Event

Posted on February 12, 2025 by BC H&V

WHO: BC Hands & Voices & Guide By Your Side WHAT: Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and special parent connect when we’ll be joined by kids & teens who have “Grown Up with Hands & Voices”! Kids from 11-17 … Continue reading →

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BC Hands & Voices Board Opportunity: Will You Join Us?

Posted on January 31, 2025 by BC H&V

By: Lisa Cable As with any non-profit organization our BC Hands & Voices Board of Directors is the heart and soul of who we are. The individuals that volunteer their time to help guide and shape the direction of our … Continue reading →

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Dads and Advocacy: Exploring New Opportunities to Support Our DHH Children

Posted on December 21, 2024 by BC H&V

Editors’ Note: There are countless, beautiful ways to be a family, none is better than another. What’s important is having loving, supportive and engaged care-givers. BC Hands & Voices recognizes, supports and values all families. This article was written from  … Continue reading →

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Unilateral Hearing/Microtia & Atresia- Parent Connect Night

Posted on December 19, 2024 by BC H&V

WHO: BC Hands & Voices & Guide By Your Side WHAT: Join us for a special parent night about unilateral hearing and microtia/atresia hosted by our board member parents and guides with children who have unilateral hearing, microtia/atresia and/or use … Continue reading →

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Lights at the Lake Event!

Posted on November 12, 2024 by BC H&V

Gather the whole family and join us for games, hot chocolate, and a walk around the lake. This event is going ahead rain or shine so dress for the weather. ASL Interpreters will be present. This event is jointly hosted … Continue reading →

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