Author Archives: BC H&V

BC Hands & Voices presents “Finding Unity in our Diversity: Family stories of raising young children who are deaf and hard of hearing.”

Posted on November 25, 2020 by BC H&V

CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOOK!! Connecting with others who have shared life experiences is one of the joys of being human.  In our ever-changing world, those connections aren’t always present when we need them most.  And so we are excited … Continue reading →

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Paying it Forward: Passing on Some “Golden Nuggets” 

Posted on November 21, 2020 by BC H&V

By Teresa Kazemir When I look back on how we raised our three kids, there are of course many things I now think we might have done differently. For example, it was a good idea to hide vegetables in their … Continue reading →

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Parent Connect Coffee Night- ‘Learning from DHH Adults’

Posted on November 8, 2020 by BC H&V

Join us with special guests Tara Dyck & Bowen Tang, Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Guides with the Hands and Voices Guide By Your Side Program. Tara & Bowen will share some of their experiences growing up as well as: -tips … Continue reading →

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My Unilateral World — Simplified and Traditional Chinese

Posted on November 4, 2020 by BC H&V

My Unilateral World-Traditional Chinese My Unilateral World-Simplified Chinese Link to original article in English

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Uncovering a Silver-Lining During Covid-19

Posted on October 28, 2020 by BC H&V

By Maria Pucci Having kids in this day and age can feel like a rollercoaster ride. As parents we want to make sure that we keep them in one piece! When you are a parent of more than one child, … Continue reading →

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My Unilateral World- Punjabi

Posted on October 25, 2020 by BC H&V

My Unilateral World-Punjabi Link to English Version

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Fall Harvest Storytime Zoom

Posted on October 22, 2020 by BC H&V

Saturday November 14th 2:00pm-3:00pm Storytime in English & ASL – Connect with other families – Meet two of our Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guides!  Have your little one show us a fall craft they have made. We like some of the … Continue reading →

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Parent Connect Coffee Night ‘Microtia/Atresia’ 2020

Posted on October 5, 2020 by BC H&V

Parent Connect Coffee Night on Zoom- Microtia/Atresia WHO: BC Hands & Voices & Guide By Your Side WHAT: Join us for a special parent night about Microtia/Atresia hosted by Jesse Kazemir, an Engineer and musician with bilateral microtia/atresia who wears BAHS (Bone Anchored Hearing … Continue reading →

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Zoom Parent Connect Evening- September 2020

Posted on August 25, 2020 by BC H&V

Connect with other families and share ideas about how to support our children. Whether you are looking for emotional support, a place to vent or share the joys…join us! Grab a beverage and join from your favourite spot at home! … Continue reading →

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Helping your Child Succeed this Fall – Individual Education Plans Source: Children’s Craniofacial Association’s Parent Panel

Posted on August 21, 2020 by BC H&V

The Children’s Craniofacial Association is an American organization that our family has followed since our child was born with facial differences. Their mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences. You can check … Continue reading →

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