Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, Blind & Partially-Sighted

Last updated on March 17, 2021

There are services that offer diverse and multicultural opportunities for your child identified as deaf, hard of hearing, blind or partially-sighted.

Support for children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Support for parents of blind or partially-sighted children

Almost all newborns in B.C. have their hearing tested. If you’re concerned that your baby has a hearing problem, get a follow-up hearing assessment.

Find out more about the BC Early Hearing Program

Early childhood health exams and tests

BC Hands & Voices
Family Network for Deaf Children
CHAA-BC Youth Peer Support Program
BC Family Hearing Resource Society
Deaf Children’s Society of BC
Children’s Hearing & Speech Centre of BC
Child, Youth and Families – Well Being Program
Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre
Canadian Deafblind Association - BC Chapter

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