And our service users?
When I was a camper and counsellor in training, DYT shaped my life. DYT taught me who I am as a Deaf person and to understand myself as I began learning how to be a leader from the role models that surrounded me at DYT. DYT shaped me and inspired me to recognize my value in the community, and now I have become a role model to the younger children. I’m now giving back.
Amar, Deaf adult, Deaf Interpreter and Social Media Influencer
I have been a DYT camper and DYT staff and those experiences taught me a lot about teamwork, leadership, and empowerment. In other camps I’ve been to, I always felt lonely as I tended to not to have friends due to communication. The only person I could chat with was my interpreter. DYT gave me the chance to be with other kids like me and finally I felt included! This changed my life and my understanding of what belonging really meant. All DYT’s staff know sign language so I always had full and clear communication even when I was a young and they caught me doing something sneaky! DYT gave me a dream that I could be a staff member one day and be a leader in the community and I did. I am so very thankful for DYT.
Mari, Deaf adult
DYT was created to provide a program for the Deaf and hard of hearing children and youth where they can meet old or new friends and learn more about their identity, culture, and language. Turns out that there are many OTHER benefits that come out of this program and one of these was to provide CIT opportunities and jobs for Deaf and hard of hearing youth. DYT has really changed my life big time. I was able to grow as an individual and build the confidence that I can be a leader too. Having the experience in leadership training, my perspectives changed and I felt great about myself a lot more. More people have recognized my passion in working with children and families. My experiences from DYT enabled me to apply what I have learned at university now. I am very grateful for the DYT program.
Julia, Deaf adult
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Conversation
Infinite Impact. A single moment of connection can rewrite a future.
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Years of Family Deaf Camp
Where families begin to see their child through a new lens — not as broken, but as brilliantly Deaf. With that shift comes a lifelong celebration of identity and pride.
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Deaf Youth Empowered
Deaf youth have been empowered to become leaders of the future, mentoring generations to come.
About Us
Since 1995, Family Network for Deaf Children has supported families raising Deaf kids in BC - with real-life insight from parents and Deaf adults who've been there. We believe every Deaf child deserves access to American Sign Language (ASL), because language means connection, confidence, and belonging.
FNDC connects families with Deaf mentors, youth leaders, professionals and seasoned parents to build a strong, inclusive community where Deaf kids thrive. Through our Deaf Youth Today program, we run epic kids camps, fun family events, and leadership training that help Deaf youth grow into confident role models and future leaders.
What do our families have to say?
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