Angelouscuitry,
The question is about revealing the hidden parameter dials for translation of body-parts.  But perhaps you have pointed to the reason why the finger segments can be translated, but not the hand.  IK may be preventing the motion.  Parenting and conforming do negate the un=hidden dials from working on certain objects or parts of objects.

chris1972 - check your hand IK settings and if they are ON turn them OFF and try translation.