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GVAD Announces the 43rd Corn Party!
Welcome to the GVAD Annual Corn Party!
Get ready for a shucking good time at Blue Mountain Park. Join us for a day filled with delicious corn, fun games, and great company. Whether you’re a corn connoisseur or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for everyone.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the summer vibes and indulge in some tasty treats.
Grab your friends and family, and come on down to Blue Mountain Park, Port Coquitlam for a day you won’t forget!
Tickets
Tickets ust be purchased BEFORE September 24th at midnight.
- In-person: 75 tickets will be available for sale at HHC, VCC, and at various Deaf socializing events. More info TBA.
- E-transfers: treasurer@gvad.ca
- Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gvad-annual-corn-party-tickets-1000864882807?aff=oddtdtcreator
Prices:
Indigenous: Free (Status Card or similar identification cards required)
Non-members (18+ yrs): $40
Youth (6-18 yrs): $15
Child (0-5 yrs): Free
Support Workers: Free (Food: $15)
GVAD Member Prices:
Adult members (18+ yrs): $30
Senior members (18+ yrs): $25
Questions?
Email to: cornparty@gvad.ca
Check our Facebook Event page for updates from GVAD, volunteers, and the community at: https://www.facebook.com/events/498368956395154/?active_tab=discussion
We thank Still Intrepeting Inc. for sponsoring this event.
Educational Visual Language Interpreter – School District #36 (Surrey)
The Visual Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpretive services in and out of the classroom and reinforcing the student’s educational program.
Qualifications include:
- Successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary program in Sign Language Interpretation and at least one year related experience
- Successful completion of grade 12, an active member of Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI)
- Must have experience as an interpreter
- Very high level of fluency in ASL required
Term Assignments: As per the CUPE collective agreement the wage for the long term assignments is $38.77 per hour plus benefits package: Municipal Pension, health, vacation & sick benefits effective once required hours have been met.
Casual On-Call Spareboard: The wages for the Casual On-Call positions is $38.77 per hour with no benefit or pension options. Opportunities will exist to apply into Term Assignments as they become available.
See the job posting:
Sign Language Interpreter – School District #84 (Vancouver Island West)
Under the instructional direction of the teacher and/or Special Education teacher, and the supervision and evaluation of the Principal, the Sign Language Interpreter provides sign language interpreting services in the school and in the community. The Sign Language Interpreter also reinforces the educational program.
The Gold River Worksite is within the Village of Gold River, located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, 90 km from Campbell River. Nestled among snow- capped mountain peaks, surrounded by the Pacific Rain Forest and open to the waters of the Historic Nootka Sound, it is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. With its beautiful rivers, breathtaking scenery, clean air, excellent water, and affordable living, Gold River provides the foundation for healthy living. The schools are well-equipped with quality services and many creative learning opportunities for students, including the Nootka Sound Outdoor Program.
This appointment is effective September 3, 2024 on days when students are in regular attendance, and has a flexible work schedule equal to 30 hours per week.
See the Job posting:
CRTC launches consultations to ensure programming is accessible to all Canadians
The CRTC has launched two public consultations to help ensure broadcasters, including online streaming services, offer programming accessible to persons with disabilities.
Closed captioning assists persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing, while described video and audio descriptions assist persons who are blind or partially sighted. The CRTC is seeking feedback on how broadcasters and online streaming services can better meet the needs of Canadians who use these services to enjoy their favourite programming.
The CRTC is now accepting comments and interested parties can participate by:
1. Filling out the online form for closed captioning (https://applications.crtc.gc.ca/CommentForm/Default-Defaut.aspx?lang=e&EN=2024-137&ET=N&S=O&PA=A&PT=A&PST=A&FN= )
and the online form for described video and audio description ( https://applications.crtc.gc.ca/CommentForm/Default-Defaut.aspx?lang=e&EN=2024-138&ET=N&S=O&PA=A&PT=A&PST=A&FN= );
2. Writing to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N2; or
sending a fax to 819-994-0218.
Canadians can also submit their comments in American Sign Language or Langue des signes québécoise by filing a link to their sign-language videos using the online form. Canadians who wish to request accommodations to facilitate their participation or require assistance submitting their comments can contact the CRTC’s Public Hearings group at hearing@crtc.gc.ca.
All comments and sign-language video transcripts will form part of the public record and will inform the CRTC’s decision.
Build. Grow. Thrive. Vancouver
What to Expect:
Our education program for the day will focus on a common challenge all small businesses face: attracting more customers. Other highlights include:
1. Insights from SBBC’s Market Research Expert on the latest trends to be aware of.
2. Exploring growth opportunities with Export Navigator.
3. Local business owners share their strategies for building a diverse client base.
When:
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 8:30 am – 4 pm
Where?
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews Vancouver, BC
It is free to attend. Registration is preferred:
Job Opportunies – DeafDots Live is Hiring a News Writer
JOB POSITION:
DeafDots Live is Hiring a DeafDots News Writer
Location: In Canada – Work Remote
Status: Employee
Deadline: Until Filled
IDEAS, RESEARCH, TYPE MEDIA REQUESTS, LOOK AT VIDEO RESPONSES FROM INTERVIEWEES, WRITE SCRIPTS, AND MERGE 4 STORIES INTO SCRIPTS.
To Apply:
Send an introduction letter about your past experience with writing or media to news@deafdots.ca
https://www.facebook.com/GreaterVancouverAssociationoftheDeaf/videos/3497808393844480
Pow Wow Grand Entry with ASL Interpretation
What?
Pow Wow Grand Entry with ASL Interpretation
Description:
You are invited to our 3rd annual Reclaiming Youth powwow on the grounds of the former Saint Mary’s Residential School in Mission, BC. This pow-wow is hosted by VYPER – Visionary Youth Peers for Equity & Revitalization. VYPER is a youth-governed group for urbanized and non-urbanized Indigenous youth in the provincial BC area to foster the revitalization and adaptation of Indigenous culture for all First peoples across Turtle Island. Come celebrate culture, music, dance, and healing with us this summer! This is a contest powwow with dance contests, dance specials, a princess pageant, a little warriors contest, and a drum contest. ASL interpretation will be available for the Saturday night session, sponsored by the Mayday Club Youth Choir for Neurodiversity.
Video recap from last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejtOYueMOpg
When?
Saturday, July 13th, 2024, 7:00pm – 10pm
Where?
Former Saint Mary’s Residential School Grounds
34110 Lougheed Highway Mission, BC
How much?
The event is free to attend.
For more info about ASL interpretation service: Email Nicole at nprovost.kona@gmail.com
For more into about the event, Emal Marcella at marcella@impactabby.com
GVAD hosts Accessibility Standards Roundtable
Event Name: Accessibility Standards Roundtable
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Room N2203, Douglas College NWR, 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC
Purpose: To discuss the future of BC’s accessibility standards and gather feedback on the first drafts.
Focus Areas: Employment Standards and Service Delivery Standards
Call to Action: the flyer asks if the current drafts include accessibility for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and hard of hearing British Columbians and invites attendees to come and discuss.
Accessibility & Registration
To request interpreters, please e-mail to di@gvad.ca
RSVP to get your copy of the draft standards to read before, e-mail to: info@gvad.ca
Deadline to request interpreters and to RSVP: July 8, 2024
Image description:
The image is a flyer for the event called the “Accessibility Standards Roundtable.”
The flyer is in GVAD Logo’s colours with a yellow trim, with dark green, light green, white font, with graphics such as two hands representing sign language, and two hands representing interpreting, each with the same green colours from GVAD’s logo
Image description provided with Be My Eyes with edits:
Help Shape BC’s Accessibility Standards 2024
ASL Video Help Shape BC’s Accessibility Standards:
ASL Video translation of Engagement Poster:
Engage BC, an initiative of the Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) arm of the provincial cabinet has released draft Accessibility B.C. Act Standards consultation: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/accessible-bc-standards/.
The standards have been developed by the Provincial Accessibility Committee (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/about-the-bc-government/accessibility/committees/provincial-accessibility-committee) under the Accessible BC legislation (ABCA)
(https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/21019) passed by the legislature in 2021.
The Province created standards for provincial government bodies in 2022 through regulation. Government has indicated that the final standards may be enacted as regulations under the Accessible BC Act.
The public consultation period runs from May 31 to July 31, 2024.
Members can send their own response, or they can contribute to the GVAD response coordinated by an unconfirmed facilitator team.
GVAD has received approval from the PAC to host a community engagement session.
This allows for Deaf community members (Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of hearing) to participate and give feedback on the DRAFT sessions.A Summary provided by government is found here:
ENGLISH MS WORD: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/892/2024/05/Executive-Summary-Accessibility-Standards_plain.docx.
ENGLISH PDF: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/892/2024/05/standards-executive-summary.pdf
ASL:
The consultation includes two sets of draft standards each in ENGLISH in 2 formats 1) MS WORD & 2) PDF & ASL versions below
- Accessible Service Delivery Standard:
MS WORD – ENGLISH: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/892/2024/05/Accessible-Service-Delivery-Standard_plain.docx
PDF – ENGLISH: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/892/2024/05/accessible-service-delivery-standard.pdf
ASL (54:59 min):
- Employment Accessibility Standard:
MS WORD – ENGLISH: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/892/2024/05/Employment-Accessibility-Standard_plain.docx.
PDF – ENGLISH: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/892/2024/05/employment-accessibility-standard.pdf
ASL (1 hour & 5min):
The two documents outlining the standards are, despite their length, relatively easy to read and are available in ASL formats above.
While these documents are based on similar legislative requirements in Manitoba and Ontario, in some cases they appear to go further.
By the way, GVAD is hosting its Accessibility Standards session on July 13, 2024, please see Event Calendar for more information.
GVAD Special Meeting
A Special Meeting organized by the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD)
For Members Only
Special Meeting
You’re invited to our upcoming Special Meeting, where community hands come together to shape our shared future.
Topics discussed:
1. Expo – last year AGM due to Deaf-Blind access
2. Survey
3. Feedback
4. Bylaw Revisions (up to 3 hours)
Saturday
21 September 2024
Start From
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
To Be Announced
New Westminster or Vancouver
Deaf-Blind, do you need Interpreters?
Please e-mail: di@gvad.ca
GVAD SAVE THE DATES for September & October 2024
The Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD) Board announces dates for the community to SAVE THE DATES during September and October 2024.
Put these in your calendars!
VISUAL DESCRIPTION (VD) of the Flyer image:
The image is a “Save the Dates” announcement for several GVAD events in 2024 with light green background and GVAD’s green mountain and red logo at the top centre.
“Save the Dates” is in off-white colour with the letters “the” in a slightly darker green. The event text list is alternating in white and yellow text with black outlines as follows:
– Corn Party on September 14, 2024
– Special Meeting on September 21, 2024
– Annual General Meeting on October 18, 2024
– Halloween Bingo on the last weekend of October 2024
At the bottom, it says “Details to be announced” in Dark Blue and black text with a red circle.
When we have rooms confirmed and booked, we will post the details in separate flyers with full information.
Questions? Send e-mail to: info@gvad.ca
Image description provided with Be My Eyes and edited.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival – Survey
The festival is much more than just music – it is a vibrant and welcoming community and we want you to be part of it!!
We are looking for a group of Deaf people and ASL users to create a plan and make decisions on how to make the festival more welcoming to the Deaf community, such as deciding which performances would be interpreted.
This volunteer opportunity will include attending a focus group and attending the festival.
If you are interested, please fill out this form and we’ll get back to you in the next few weeks.
Follow this link to the Survey: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WLqP1L8NZtfPHE
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at jhfamily@shaw.ca
SAVE THE DATE!! VCC Sign Language Interpretation Program Info Session
ALL ARE WELCOME – potential applicants to the interpreting program, CODAs, Deaf community members, & curious people
SATURDAY MAY 4, 2024
1:00 to 4:00 PM (time to be confirmed)
Room To Be Announced (TBA)
Vancouver Community College, 1155 East Broadway, Vancouver
(there will also be the option to view the session streamed online)
AGENDA:
*Meet the instructors, staff and students of the INTR program
*Learn about program content, recent updates, future plans
*Participate in discussions with 2 panels:
1) current INTR students
2) professional ASL-English interpreters
*Enjoy some light refreshments and social time
Questions? Contact intr@vcc.ca
Sign Language Specialist – (110590)
Apply your expertise in a role where you can make a positive difference for the children of BC
The Sign Language (ASL) Specialist provides ASL instruction and support to children, youth, and their families to strengthen their ASL communication within family dynamics. The Sign Language (ASL) Specialist also provides ASL instruction and Deaf cultural awareness workshops to families and professionals. The ASL Specialist develops instruction plans aligned with the standards of the Sign Language Institute Canada. Plans, designs, and administers a variety of ASL instruction lessons and learning activities to meet individual/group needs.
This position reports to the Team Leader of the ASL Program. The Sign Language Specialist works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop, plan and support ASL instruction, which enhance capacity of non signing individuals and signing individuals to communication and function.
Interested? Check the application page: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/110590
The Emigrnts
that Presentation House Theatre will be an ASL-interpreted performance of The Emigrants on March 3 at 1pm. The Emigrants is a dark comedy about the immigrant experience. Two men have travelled to an unnamed democratic country with different goals,dreams, and experiences and come face-to-face on New Year’s Eve. https://www.phtheatre.org/the-emigrants-march-1-3-2024/
