Resources

The Learning Place

The Learning Place is a compilation of short videos featuring past BCFHRC families.  The clips include parents talking about a wide variety of topics, not limited to but including: initial reactions to diagnosis, their child’s hearing equipment, choosing a communication method, starting preschool and Kindergarten, and many more.  This resource was specifically created to share with our current BCFHRC families as they are partaking in early intervention services. Connect with your Early Interventionist to access this resource.

The Family Centered Early Intervention Deaf/Hard of Hearing Principles

The Family Centered Early Intervention Deaf/Hard of Hearing Principles are internationally recognized guidelines for providing early intervention services for families of deaf and hard of hearing children.

Provincial Resource Library

Housed in our Main Surrey Centre, our resource library holds hundreds of books, videos and research journals related to deaf and hard of hearing challenges and child development that are available for loan to parents and professionals throughout British Columbia. Because it is so important to develop early literacy skills in children with hearing loss/deafness, we also have hundreds of books for young children available on loan to families.

There are also three iPads available for loan to families.  These iPads are stocked with ASL stories that you can read with your child to help develop their ASL literacy.

Solutions for Retention

Struggling to keep hearing equipment on your little one?  Check out our handy guide to all the different options for retention and where to find them.

Community Organizations

BC Hands & Voices
www.bchandsandvoices.com

BC Hands & Voices is a parent-driven organization supporting families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, from birth to 5 years.  This organization supports families by offering workshops, parent coffee nights, family events and newsletters.

BC Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Aged 0-5 Facebook Group 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/853918531357842/

A Facebook group for parents of young DHH children to connect with one another.

Canadian Deafblind Association – BC Chapter
www.cdbabc.ca

Early intervention support services for families of young deafblind children.

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Youth Program
https://chha-bc.org/youth-program/

CHHA’s Youth Program is geared to school aged children who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Their mission is to support deaf and hard of hearing students in their navigation of school, work, and social lives through social events and groups.

Family Network for Deaf Children
www.fndc.ca

This is an organization for families with deaf and hard of hearing children who use sign language as their primary language. They provide information and support to parents through workshops, videos, and an informative newsletter that is available on their website.

Sign Language Resources

ASL Resources for Families

A list of resources compiled by BCFHRC Sign Language Consultants

1001 Books in ASL
https://www.teachertube.com/user/channel/1001booksinASL/videos/

Videos of children’s books translated into ASL.

Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.idhhc.ca

Provides services to assist persons who are deaf and hard of hearing, living on Vancouver Island.

Lifeprint
http://www.lifeprint.com

Online American Sign Language video lessons.

Spoken Language Resources

AG Bell Association for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
https://www.agbell.org/

Resources for families using spoken language to communicate.

Voice for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/

Resources for families using spoken language to communicate.

Support Services

Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program
http://deafwellbeing.vch.ca/

Government funded mental health service provider.

Government of BC – Ministry of Children and Family Development
MCFD Caring for Young Children

Information on resources for families of young children.

Government of BC – Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Family & Community Services
PDHHS-Family & Community Services

A provincial resource program designed to strengthen family relationships and support the development of school-age children who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Many of their programs and resources are also open to families with children younger than school age.

Infant Development Program
https://icdabc.ca/

Serves children birth to 3 years who are at risk for, or already have, a delay in development.

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
www.wavefrontcentre.ca

Provides products, audiology, services and programs that work towards accessibility for individuals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Referrals to BC Family Hearing Resource Society

Referrals can be made for any deaf or hard of hearing child between 0 and 5 years of age, regardless of type, cause or hearing level.

If you have questions or concerns regarding a child with temporary conductive hearing loss or Children of Deaf Adults (CODAs), please do not hesitate to contact us.

Informational Handouts

Our professional staff have compiled a series of handouts that provide concise and unbiased information for parents on a variety of topics.  Here are just a few samples that you can share with your families.

How to Describe Your Child’s Hearing

List of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inclusive Books

Considering Access & Acoustics in Classrooms

Communication Strategies at a Glance

We also have handouts on topics such as the Communication Continuum, FM/DM Systems, Hearing Aids, Ling 6 Sound Test, Audiograms and Causes of Hearing Loss.  If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us.

Provincial Resource Library

Housed in our Main Surrey Centre, our resource library holds hundreds of books, videos and research journals related to deaf and hard of hearing challenges and child development that are available for loan to parents and professionals throughout British Columbia. Because it is so important to develop early literacy skills in children with hearing loss/deafness, we also have hundreds of books for young children available on loan to families.

There are also three iPads available for loan to families.  These iPads are stocked with ASL stories that you can read with your child to help develop their ASL literacy.

Annual Reports

Our Annual Reports provide a year-to-year snapshot of what we have accomplished and how we are growing.