BC Family Hearing Resource Society

03/30/2026

✨B A B Y ✨G R O U P S✨

We are excited to announce registration for our Bouncy Babies group is once again open, and the start of our brand new group: Peekaboo Babies!

The groups will take place on alternate Tuesdays starting in April.

Bouncy Babies will be led primarily in spoken English, with ASL-English interpretation provided, and will occur on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Peekaboo Babies will be led primarily in ASL, with ASL-English interpretation provided, and will occur on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Register here for one or both groups: https://form.jotform.com/bcfamilyhearing/BabyGroups

We look forward to seeing you there 😊

03/27/2026

✨ I M M E R S I O N ✨ ⁣
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On February 24, BCFHRS hosted our annual staff ASL Immersion event! ⁣
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For the past few years, this day has been set aside for our entire team to practice and grow our ASL skills together.
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This was a great day of learning, and we are so thankful to our skilled team of ASL consultants and Deaf Role Models who facilitated this event!

03/18/2026

🤩 E V E N T 🤩

Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services are hosting an outing at Science World!

DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2026
FOR: Deaf, hard of hearing children/youth, and their siblings Families are welcome to join!
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (come for part or all of the day)

Join for a fun, hands-on day of learning with Deaf and hard of hearing staff and allies. You’ll explore, create, and connect through rich language experiences for everyone.

COSTS: Children (ages 3-12) $19.65 + GST; Youth (13-18) $23.25 + GST; Adults (19+) $28.80 + GST (+ 20% discount will be applied at admission)

An ASL-English interpreter has been booked for their presentation at Centre Stage/Science Theatre at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.

If parents/caregivers are also joining, Access 2 Cards may be used.
NOTE: when you arrive, please make sure you use the booking number: 4838812.

Any questions, please contact: Magdalena.Szelezin@gov.bc.ca

02/20/2026

L O C A T I O N ✨ C H A N G E

The Deaf/HH Winter Festival organized by the Okanagan Valley Association of the Deaf will now be held at Sovereign Lake (about 2km West of Silver Star) 250 Lake Rd, Vernon.

To register/RSVP contact Linda Schulte at lschulte6@hotmail.com or by texting 250-485-7735

02/19/2026

✨ E V E N T ✨

The Vancouver Community College first year interpreting students are hosting a game night at Vancouver Community College. This event is free to attend.

02/19/2026

🌻 W O R K S H O P 🌻

On Wednesday, March 11th at 9:00am - 4:00pm, We will be hosting an online workshop for early intervention professionals. The focus will be supporting families of deaf and hard of hearing infants 0 to 18 months. The deadline to register is February 27th.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/bcfamilyhearing/working-with-families-of-infants

Space is limited so be sure to register as soon as possible!
We look forward to seeing you there 😊

02/13/2026

Reminder to register for our event on Saturday, February 21st! We look forward to seeing you there 😊

✨ E V E N T⁣ 🥳
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Our Family Fun Day will be on Saturday, February 21 this year!⁣ There will be crafts, games and entertainment!
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ASL interpretation will be provided. Other spoken language interpreters are available by request. A light lunch will also be provided. ⁣
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This event is open to all families receiving services from the BC Family Hearing Resource Society. All close family members (grandparents, siblings, etc.) are welcome!

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/bcfamilyhearing/family-fun-day-2026-rsvp

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

02/11/2026

IMPORTANT: Government requesting input from parents/guardians of DHH children who have received or needed early intervention and/or early language services in B.C. within the last 10 years; you are invited to participate in a 30-minute virtual interview in February and early March 2026.

Dear parents/guardians;

Please see attached an invitation from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Province of B.C.’s Citizen Engagement team. This outreach is part of the Ministry’s engagement process to inform the development of early language services (ages 0-5) for children with hearing differences and their families in B.C.

If you have a Deaf or hard of hearing child who has received or need early intervention/language services in B.C. within the 10 years, please see attached for more details. We are inviting parents/guardians to participate in a virtual interview during February and early March 2026.

We recognize that some families may be on more than one service provider’s distribution list, and we apologize for any duplication of this message.

If you have any questions or need support with registering, please contact citizenengagement@gov.bc.ca.

Thank you for your continued support to the Deaf and hard of hearing children and their families across the province.

Sincerely,
Melissa Mykle
A/Director, Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

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02/09/2026

⭐️ E V E N T ⭐️

Join us for a casual meet up for families at the Kamloops Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre, on Tuesday March 3rd from 5:00-6:00pm.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/bcfamilyhearing/kamloops-family-meet-up

We look forward to seeing you there 😊

02/09/2026

🌲 C A M P 🌲

The 2026 CNIWT Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family Camp registration is now open!

This camp offers the chance to meet other families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children who live in the Okanagan and Interior and is open to all ages.

Dates: August 27–31, 2026
Location: Green Bay Bible Camp, West Kelowna, BC
Registration: https://www.pahdeafyouth.org/cniwt

02/04/2026

❄️ S K A T E ❄️

FNDC Family Network for Deaf Children & DYT Deaf Youth Today is hosting a Family Day Skate on Monday, February 16th from 1:15 to 3:15pm.

ASL-English interpretation will be provided, and wheelchairs and strollers can go on the ice.

Click here to register: https://form.jotform.com/260085880312252

Happy Skating! ⛸️

02/04/2026

☀️ C A M P ☀️
FNDC Family Network for Deaf Children & DYT Deaf Youth Today has opened registration for their Family Deaf Camp in July at Rockridge Canyon, Princeton, BC.

You can find more details about the event here: https://www.fndc.ca/post/family-deaf-camp-2026-info-registration

You can register for the camp here: https://form.jotform.com/FNDC_DYT/family-deaf-camp-rockridge

Registration can fill up quickly, so if you would like to attend try to respond ASAP.