BC Family Hearing Resource Society

04/23/2026

🦆 E V E N T 🦆

You're invited to join us for our annual event at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria!

This event is co-hosted by BC Family Hearing Resource Society and BC Hands & Voices. Please register by May 8th to attend.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/bcfamilyhearing/beacon-hill-park-meetup-2026

We look forward to seeing you there 😊

04/23/2026

🐮 E V E N T 🐮
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You are invited to join us at Aldor Acres Farm on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00am.

Deadline to register is May 5th. Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon: https://form.jotform.com/bcfamilyhearing/aldor-acres-rsvp-form-may-2026

We look forward to seeing you there 😊

04/23/2026

🐣 E V E N T 🐣
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Please join us at Maplewood Farm on Saturday, May 30 at 10:00am!

Deadline to register is May 15th. Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon: https://form.jotform.com/bcfamilyhearing/maplewood-farm-rsvp-form-may-2026

We look forward to seeing you there 😊

04/23/2026

🌷 E V E N T 🌷

You're invited to join us for a spring picnic!

This event is co-hosted by Starbright Children’s Development Centre and BC Family Hearing Resource Society. We will be meeting at the Starbright Children's Development Centre in Kelowna.

To register, scan the QR code in the flier or e-mail Irene Failes at irene@starbrightokanagan.ca

We hope to see you there! 😊

04/16/2026

For our Kindergarten transition families - your child may be eligible to attend ☀️ contact FNDC Family Network for Deaf Children & DYT Deaf Youth Today for more info.

DYT SUMMER 2026 - Registration is now OPEN

www.fndc.ca/deafyouthtoday for more program information and to register!

04/16/2026

GVAD is sharing this information:
HEARD, a documentary by Hard-of-Hearing filmmaker Brian Ceci, screens this Sunday, April 19 at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver.

The film explores life in the space between hearing and Deafness, following Brian's journey to find community with others on the Hard of Hearing spectrum.

The screening includes open captions, ASL interpretation, and Auracast audio access. A Q&A with the cast follows.

Date: Sunday, April 19
Doors open: 12:00 pm
Movie starts: 12:30 pm
Ticket price: $15.00

Learn more: https://heard-film.com/
Tickets for Sunday: https://riotheatre.ca/movie/heard-world-premiere-cast-qa-screening/

04/13/2026

🌸 ASL 🌸⁣ CLASSES 🌸⁣
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Spring ASL class registration is now open!⁣
These online classes are free for parents, caregivers, and childcare providers currently working with children receiving services from BCFHRC.⁣

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/bcfamilyhearing/spring-asl-classes-2026

We look forward to seeing you there 😊

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.