The closure of Deaf Children's Society

LAnd Acknowledgement
Deaf Children’s Society of BC acknowledges that we live and work on the unceded lands of the Qayqayt, Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. We thank the First Peoples who have cared for this land since time began and recognize the strong connection between land, language, and community — values we share in our work with Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing children, and CODA families.

Our Mission

Deaf Children's Society is dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding, and inclusivity for deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind children, and children of deaf adults (CODA) to ensure that all children acquire the cultural knowledge, identity, opportunity, and power to lead their lives.

Our Vision

We envision a world where deaf and CODA children thrive, supported by a multilingual-multicultural approach blending ASL and English. Emphasizing parents as crucial language teachers, we empower families to foster their child's linguistic, cognitive, and social development. Our commitment to inclusive, interactive environments and celebrating diversity ensures every child grows into a confident, capable lifelong learner, fully embraced within their families and the wider community, poised to navigate life with resilience and joy.

Our Values

Our values center on recognizing parents as the primary language teachers and embracing deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and CODA children with respect and understanding. We advocate for multilingual-multicultural education, using ASL and English to empower families and foster the child's holistic development. By valuing diversity and promoting social learning with peers, we aim to cultivate environments where every child can thrive, build meaningful relationships, and navigate life confidently as an active member of their community.

"Deaf" is an inclusive term referring to the spectrum of hearing levels (mild, moderate, severe, profound, etc.) and includes those who use hearing amplification (cochlear implants and hearing aids)

Providing services and support to families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and CODA children who use sign language.