Partners
The program works closely with several provincial outreach and support services, including:
- Victory Hill Dorm: Offers out-of-town students a safe, supportive, and family-like living environment while they attend school, ensuring they receive both academic and personal care.
- Well-Being Program (WBP): Supports students’ mental health and personal growth by offering counseling services, workshops, and school-based initiatives focused on emotional wellness, social connection, and overall well-being.
- PDSDHH (Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services): Offers services and support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing children, youth, and families, including early intervention, family support, and ASL resources.
- POPDHH (Provincial Outreach Program for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing): Provides mentorship, resources, and consultation for students, educators, and families.
- POPDB (Provincial Outreach Program for Students with Deafblindness): Delivers specialized support for students who are Deafblind.
- POPARD (Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders): Offers services for students with autism and related developmental needs.
- PFS (Provincial Family Services): Supports families of Deaf and hard-of-hearing children through workshops, events, and parent-to-parent networking.
- Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children: A renowned pediatric care facility that provides specialized medical services and supports children with complex needs, including those who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have multiple disabilities.
- BC Family Hearing Resource Society: The largest non-profit organization in British Columbia serving children who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, offering early intervention, family-centered support, ASL instruction, and peer-to-peer mentoring for families navigating hearing challenges.
- The Deaf Children’s Society of BC (DCS) provides family-centered, language-rich environments for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and CODA children up to age five. They offer early language, ASL enrichment, and speech support across B.C., promoting awareness, inclusivity, and empowerment for all children.
- Fraser Valley Health plays a key role in supporting students’ health and well-being within schools, offering services that are integral to creating an inclusive, healthy environment for learning. These services include Nursing Support, Audiology (Hearing Services), Immunization, and more.
- The BC School for the Deaf Alumni Association (BCSDAA) connects alumni of BCSD, supporting current students, celebrating Deaf culture, and fostering community. They organize reunions, events, and social gatherings, and membership is open to BCSD alumni and those involved in Deaf education. BCSDAA strengthens ties within the Deaf community in British Columbia.