Mission: To support deaf and hard of hearing students in their navigation of school, work, and social lives
Target: deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students ages 10 to 23
Scope of Services
A. Online Resources – Available through our website and Facebook page, such as:
- Educational toolkits for students and families to use in a variety of settings
- Collection of articles, blogs, and multimedia presentations
- Young Adult Spotlight featuring diverse experiences
B. Networking – Participate in social events (i.e. BC Buddies) Students will have the opportunity to:
- Connect with their peers, interact with deaf and hard of hearing young adults
- Learn from each other in modeling self-advocacy skills (i.e. captioning at movies; selective seating at restaurants)
C. Workshops – In partnership with other agencies, we provide educational workshops applicable to students. During workshops, students will be informed of available resources in B.C. Examples of topics include career planning and post-secondary transition etc.
D. Leadership Involvement – With guidance from program coordinators and young adults, students will learn to:
- Build self-advocacy skills essential for success
- Expand communication skills in social settings