The Family Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

11/04/2026

💚 Calling all parents of Deaf and hard-of-hearing children!

We are excited to invite you to a Parent Get-Together in Kelowna!

Raising a Deaf or hard-of-hearing child comes with its own unique experiences, questions, and joys. Sometimes, connecting with other parents who understand the journey can make all the difference.

Join us for a welcoming afternoon where you can:
💚 Connect with other parents and families.
💚 Share experiences and stories.
💚 Exchange helpful resources and information.
💚 Ask questions and discuss topics that matter to you.
💚 Build friendships and a stronger support network.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: 1835 Gordon Dr #120, Kelowna, BC

✨ Children are welcome! Two adult volunteers will be available to watch and play with the children so parents can focus on the discussion.

🤟 An ASL interpreter will be provided.

Please RSVP by November 10!

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/263056165753258

Facilitated by Bree Dall, this gathering is guided by the interests and needs of the parents attending.

We hope to see you there! Please share with other families who may be interested. 💚

10/31/2026

Okanagan families! Check out this community event 🤍

🎄✨ **DEAF COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY 2026!** ✨🎄

Let’s celebrate the holiday season together! ❤️🎅

PADYS and OVAD warmly invites Deaf, hard-of-hearing, CODA families, friends, and community members to join us for a festive celebration filled with fun, laughter, and holiday cheer! 🎁❄️

🎉 Enjoy fun activities, door prizes, meet Santa, a gingerbread house, and a delicious Christmas dinner!

📅 **Date:** November 28, 2026
📍 **Location:** Hampton Inn, Kelowna, BC

🎄 **Youth Christmas Party:** 2:30–4:30 PM
🎉 **Community Christmas Party:** 3:00–9:00 PM
🥂 **Happy Hour:** 4:30 PM
🍽️ **Christmas Dinner:** 5:30 PM

💲 **Cost:**
- Children under 12: $10
- Youth ages 12–17: $15
- Adults: $40
*Christmas dinner is included.*

📝 **REGISTER HERE:** 🎟️
https://form.jotform.com/262961252450051

📌 **RSVP deadline: November 25, 2026!**

Please share this post with your family and friends. We look forward to celebrating with everyone! ❤️🤟

10/30/2026

***LAST CALL for participants: November 3rd deadline***

We are recruiting participants for a research study: “Starting School: Families’ Experiences as their Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Transition into Kindergarten”.

We want all families to feel confident and well prepared as their children move on from early intervention services and begin their school journey.

The findings from this study will help us improve early intervention supports for families as their children transition into kindergarten.

Who can participate? Parents/caregivers of d/Deaf and hard of hearing children who will be entering kindergarten in September 2027 and who live in BC.

What you will do: Complete three online surveys in total; one now, one in April 2027, and one in October 2027). Each survey will take 20-30 minutes to complete.

Prize draw: Participants can choose to enter a prize draw to win an iPad or a Real Canadian Superstore gift card (same value).

See our flyer below for a brief description of the study and more info on how to participate. Survey link also in the comments.

Questions or Concerns? Contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Paola Colozzo, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, UBC, (604) 822-0659, [email protected].

*Please note that if you choose to comment, “like”, or share this post, you will be publicly identified with this study.*

10/27/2026

Saturday December 5 - families of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind children are invited to join the Norwest Deaf Outdoors Club and the Family Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children for a fun holiday event! See the flyer for more information and to register. Link in comments ⭐️

10/23/2026

🍕PIZZA PARTY 🍕

Is your d/Deaf and hard of hearing child starting Kindergarten in September 2027? Join us on Saturday, November 21st at the FCDHHC Surrey, Vancouver, and Victoria Centres from 12:00 to 1:30pm for pizza and a casual get-together with other families and children entering kindergarten.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/sfdhhc/peer-pizza-party-2026-rsvp

We look forward to seeing you there 😊

10/22/2026

💫 E V E N T 💫

Please join us for a casual family get-together on Tuesday, October 27th at 5:00pm in Kamloops!

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262816204681255

We hope to see you there 😊

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

FALL FARM VISIT

Join us for a trip to the petting zoo, including horseback riding! Admission includes access to farm play area including imaginative play, a mega sand pit, a story walk and the petting zoo.

Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/sfdhhc/okanagan-fall-farm-visit

We hope you will be able to join us!

09/18/2026

We are recruiting participants for a research study: “Starting School: Families’ Experiences as their Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Transition into Kindergarten”.

We want all families to feel confident and well prepared as their children move on from early intervention services and begin their school journey.

The findings from this study will help us improve early intervention supports for families as their children transition into kindergarten.

Who can participate? Parents/caregivers of d/Deaf and hard of hearing children who will be entering kindergarten in September 2027 and who live in BC.

What you will do: Complete three online surveys in total, in September 2026, April 2027, and October 2027). Each survey will take 20-30 minutes to complete.

Prize draw: Participants can choose to enter a prize draw to win an iPad or a Real Canadian Superstore gift card (same value).

See our flyer below for a brief description of the study and more info on how to participate. Survey link also in the comments.

Questions or Concerns? Contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Paola Colozzo, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, UBC, (604) 822-0659, [email protected].

*Please note that if you choose to comment, “like”, or share this post, you will be publicly identified with this study.*