Author Archives: BC H&V

Feed Your Curiosity with a DHH Mentor

Posted on November 25, 2023 by BC H&V

Written by: Monique Les Stunned. Inspired. Curious. Those were the three foremost feelings that stirred in my heart when I attended Leeanne and Dane Seaver’s presentation during the 2023 Hands and Voices Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The presentation … Continue reading →

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New to the Journey-Parent Connect Night

Posted on October 30, 2023 by BC H&V

WHO:BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side WHAT: Are you just starting on the journey of parenting a deaf/hard of hearing child? Or perhaps you’ve been on this ride for a while and now feel ready to connect with more parents? … Continue reading →

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Dads Panel-Parent Connect Night on Zoom

Posted on October 30, 2023 by BC H&V

WHO: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side WHAT: Come join us on Zoom for an evening of insightful conversation with some of the dads in our community! Joining our panel for this event will be DHH Adults or parents of children who … Continue reading →

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Across the Continent for a Summer Adventure!

Posted on September 25, 2023 by BC H&V

By Lisa Cable This past July my daughter, Lily, headed off to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York State. She attended TechTigers, a STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math) camp specifically for deaf … Continue reading →

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Tech Chat- Parent Connect Evening 2023

Posted on September 1, 2023 by BC H&V

WHO:BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side WHAT: Join us for an informal discussion about access for your deaf/hard of hearing child in everyday life! It doesn’t matter what type of hearing equipment your child uses (if any), learn what other … Continue reading →

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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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Jokes and Jokes

Posted on July 26, 2023 by BC H&V

By Levi Traxler I love jokes and awful puns! My appreciation for jokes increased tenfold when I became a dad. I think it’s very important to have a sense of humor as long as it’s appropriate. I can see that … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Birds and the Bees-中文

Posted on July 24, 2023 by BC H&V

Revisiting the Birds and the Bees-TC-繁體中文 Revisiting the Birds and the Bees-SC-简体中文 Original Article in English: https://www.bchandsandvoices.com/post/birds-bees-basics-for-parents-of-young-children-with-sexual-health-expert-saleema-noon/

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Paying it Forward-中文

Posted on July 24, 2023 by BC H&V

Paying it Forward-TC-繁體中文 Paying it Forward-SC-简体中文 Original Article in English: https://www.bchandsandvoices.com/post/paying-it-forward-passing-on-some-golden-nuggets/

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