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🏊 Spring 2026 Swimming Lessons – DHH – Sundays Apr 12 to Jun 28 – Surrey
Spring swimming lessons for Deaf and Hard of Hearing swimmers at Guildford Recreation Centre, Surrey. 9 Sunday sessions from April 12 to June 28. Barcode #00497064.


👶 Little Moments, Big Connections – April 14, 2026 – Online Webinar
Free webinar exploring everyday strategies to support your child's language development. Tuesday, April 14 at 6 PM PST. Interpretation provided.


🤸 Families Together @ Fun Circle – May 9, 2026 – Surrey
FREE private event for DDBHH families at Fun Circle Indoor Playground in Surrey! Playground, laser tag, face painting. Register by May 5.


🎳 Family Bowling – May 23, 2026 – Prince George
Strike up some family fun! FREE bowling for DHH families at Nechako Bowl in Prince George. Co-hosted with Northern BC Children and Families Hearing Society.


🎳 Family Bowling – May 24, 2026 – Williams Lake
Strike up some family fun! FREE bowling for DHH families at Cariboo Bowl in Williams Lake. Pizza provided. All ages welcome!


🎭 ASL Day at the Vancouver International Children's Festival – May 30, 2026 – Granville Island
FNDC & DYT have 50 FREE tickets for ASL-interpreted shows at the Vancouver International Children's Festival on Granville Island! Comedy Patrol & Nimihitowin. First come, first served.


🧚 Deaf Deaf World 2026: Fairytale – June 6, 2026 – Vancouver
Step into an enchanted forest! Fun games, social time, food, and art at VCC Broadway Campus. FREE — everyone welcome! Voice-off event: signing, gesturing, and writing encouraged.


🤝 Together in Practice: Outreach Interpreter's Hub – Monthly Online
Monthly online gathering for interpreters in educational settings. Connect, reflect, and grow with peers. Wednesdays at 7 PM PT.


🤝 Peer Support Program for DHH Students – January to May 2026
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind high school and post-secondary students: join the Peer Support Program! Meet other students, build skills, and find community. Jan 29 – May 28.


🎢 Crash Crawley's Pro-Day – February 27, 2026 – Burnaby
Pro-Day fun for DHH children ages 5-14! Train rides, ninja laser tag, arcade games, and more. Drop-off at Provincial DHH Services in Burnaby. Limited spots!


❄️ 3rd Annual Deaf/HH Winter Festival – March 1, 2026 – West Kelowna
Everyone welcome! Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, bonfire, and s'mores at Telemark Nordic in West Kelowna. RSVP by Feb 25.


📖 Lunch & Learn: HandsUp! for Literacy – March 4, 2026 – Online
Lunch & Learn Series: Tapping into Signed Language Phonological Awareness Instruction. Guest Facilitator: Dr. Lynn McQuarrie. March 4, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.


👂 World Hearing Day Webinar: Hearing Care for Children – March 4, 2026 – Online
Explore how early identification, educational audiology, and classroom accessibility technologies can help children hear, learn, and thrive. Free webinar on March 4.


🏊 Family Swimming – March 7-8, 2026 – Powell River & Nanaimo
Family swimming for DHH families at two locations! Powell River on March 7 and Nanaimo on March 8. All ages welcome.


🤝 BC Hands & Voices AGM & Parent Connect – March 9, 2026 – Online
Join BC Hands & Voices for their AGM with a Parent Connect Event on 'DHH Kids: Sports & Extra Curricular Activities'. March 9, 7-9 PM on Zoom.


📞 Canada VRS Info Night – March 12, 2026 – Online
Learn about Video Relay Services for your DHH child/youth! Free online info session covering VRS setup, etiquette, and emergency calls. March 12, 7:00-8:30 PM PST.


☀️ DYT Staff Summer 2026 – Now Hiring!
DYT is hiring for Summer 2026! Team Leaders, Camp Leaders, DYT Mentors, Contract Staff, ISWs, and Interpreters. Deaf and Hard of Hearing applicants strongly encouraged. Apply by March 15.


🏓 Introduction to Pickleball – April to June 2026 – Burnaby
Save the date! Pickleball classes for Deaf & Hard of Hearing youth ages 8-18. Every Wednesday, April 1 – June 3 at Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre. $25 for 10 sessions. Classes in ASL!


🎳 Family Bowling – April 11, 2026 – Cranbrook
Strike up some family fun! Free bowling for DHH families at Encore Brewing in Cranbrook. All ages welcome!


🌈 DHHproud 2026 – April 13-14 – Showcase & Friendship Day
Celebrate DHH pride! Join the Showcase on April 13 and Friendship Day on April 14. Registration is now live!
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