This is an intergenerational project that aims to connect Deaf Youth with Deaf Seniors. It is being organized by the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH).
We will have our first Town Hall Meeting on Aug. 14th, flyer will be posted separately, but here is a video & downloadable transcript available.
Flyer:
Printable PDF
Flyer available in text – downloadable
Questions can be sent to: handmadeheritage2017@gmail.com
Good afternoon,
Greetings from Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
We currently have a need for Youth Workers with knowledge of basic ASL.
Would you be able to post the attached wherever it may reach those seeking employment in this sector?
Kind regards,
Jacqueline Young
Program Assistant
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FSGV – Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Part-Time Job Posting
OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS with ASL
Providing Resources & Independence to Youth Development (PRIYD) is hiring Integration Support Workers (ISWs) to support special needs youth aged 10-18 living in Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, and Vancouver.
Working one-to-one or in small groups, ISWs aim to increase independence for youth and support families.
We currently have a need for male and female workers with knowledge of American Sign Language and related skills.
As an ISW, you’ll mentor boys and girls who have been diagnosed with a developmental or similar disability, including Autism, FASD and ADHD, and those that may have experienced family trauma. You’ll be taking them into the community to build confidence and life-skills through activities such as exploring the city on public transit, buying and preparing food, playing sports and other activities which help develop a healthy lifestyle and positive relationships. This position provides excellent field experience for people interested in Grad Studies.
To apply: Email cover letter and resume to Jai Wilson at jwilson@fsgv.ca. We accept applications year-round.
Printable PDF link here.
Downloadable MS Word doc here.
Art Therapy Workshop
Mindfulness and Trust Workshop
When: Friday, August 18th, 2017
Time: 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Well-Being Program Office at 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby BC.
Presenter: Janine Ray, Art Therapist
Facilitated by: Felicia D’Amato, WBP Social Worker
ASL Interpreters will be provided
Join the WBP for an afternoon of art therapy! Presented by Janine M. Ray, a certified art therapist.
The theme of this workshop will be trust and will be mindfulness based.
There are a limited number of 10 spots available!
You MUST register to secure your spot. Walk-ins the day of the workshop WILL NOT be accepted.
Need More Information or Register?
Email: WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
Voice: 604-456-0900
Text: 778-987-4174
TTY: 604-456-0901
FAX: 604-456-0904
Toll-free TTY: 1-800-949-1155
Website: deafwellbeing.vch.ca
Thank you!
Printable PDF flyer available here.
Cecilia Tung
Administrative Support and Website Content Assistant, Well Being Program
Vancouver Coastal Health
Complete our broadcast accessibility survey!
The Canadian Hearing Society is conducting a nationwide emergency broadcast project that will help ensure Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians have appropriate access to information during an emergency. You can help by sharing your past experiences with emergency communication access and alerting systems.
Thank you,
Joe McLaughlin
WHEN:Saturday, November 25, 2017 TIME: 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm
WHERE: Douglas College-700 Royal Avenue, New Westminister
Muir Performing Arts Theatre, #N4100
COST: $35.00- GVAD Members
$40.00- Non- Members
$50.00- After the deadline, October 31, 2017
Includes Door Prizes, Refreshment, and meet the Maloes!
Hosted by the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf
Ticket Sellers:
Kimberly Wood, Wendy Bruce, Ladan Sahraei, Zak Wood,Tracy Metzger, Ralph Newberry Jr., Peggy Fee
Tickets are available at GVAD office, any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact gvadpresident@gmail.com and/or gvadoffice.com
Saturday, August 26, 2017
2 pm to midnight
Bear Creek Park
13750-88 Avenue, Surrey
M&M meat- beef, chicken, or veggie burger with side dishes.
Hotdogs for children!
Deadline: August 18, 2017
Prices:
$30.00 (includes burger)
$35.00 (includes smokies)- at door
$20.00 students (includes burger)
$5.00 child under 6 years old ( includes Hotdogs)
Door prizes, Silent Auction, GVADingo, family and children activities
For Tickets:
Please contact GVAD Board Directors or contact Kimberly Wood at gvadpresident@gmail.com or gvadoffice@gmail.com
Tickets are available at GVAD office ( located at WIDHH building)
The link to the ASL version is: https://youtu.be/SaLA1l6dIYk
Fat Camp 2017
Building Fat Resistance!
Building Fat Capacity!
Building Fat Community!
Saturday, August 12th, 2017
10:30am-5:30pm
(Lunch Break from 1:30-2:30pm)
Lib 7200
SFU Burnaby
REGISTRATION LINK: https://sfpirg.wufoo.eu/forms/qu864lp00wdy1f/
FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/1540608685963366/
ASL is being booked for this event. Please register by July 27th at noon to confirm your attendance. If no confirmations are received by July 27th at noon, ASL interpretation will be cancelled.
Join Fat Panic! Vancouver, SFPIRG and PeerNet for a day of dreaming, scheming and organizing as we explore possible healing and resistance strategies that we can enact, as individuals and with others. What can we create that will support fat people in our community to not only survive, but heal and thrive? What actions can we take, collectively and/or as individuals, to push back against the forces of anti-fat evil? How can we gather and share resources – energy, time and money – to support these efforts?
Please note that as part of the work of this day, Fat Panic! will be seeking donations. We ask that folks with sufficient income, who want to see more fat organizing and community building, donate what you can; given our social reality, these things can’t really happen without funds. We also ask that people who are struggling financially, especially fat working class and poor people, consider saving your resources to support your own well-being, though we respect that people from working class and poor backgrounds often are the ones who contribute a disproportionate amount to grassroots community organizing.
We hope to obtain funds that will allow us to A) provide some form of honoraria to Fat Camp organizers who are not already being paid for their time, and B) to build a fund that would be available to support one or more of the project ideas that come out of this day, with priority going to ensuring that these projects have the necessary funds to ensure maximum accessibility.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
ASL is being booked for this event. Please register by July 27th at noon to confirm your attendance. If no confirmations are received by July 27th at noon, ASL interpretation will be cancelled.
The event space is wheelchair/scooter accessible with access to an accessible washroom nearby.
A gender-neutral washroom is available just down the hall from the event space.
In order to enable people to attend without experiencing hardship, bus tickets and money for dependent care (this can include childcare, eldercare, etc.) are available upon request. Please email admin@sfpirg.ca with inquiries.
While we cannot ensure a fully scent-free event in this setting, we’re aiming to create a scent-reduced environment by not bringing additional scents into the space. Exposure to laundry products, colognes, hairspray, and many other scented products can trigger serious health reactions in individuals with asthma, allergies, migraines, and/or chemical sensitivities. We ask that you not wear/ apply/ or bring any scented products into this space. If you do so, we may need to ask you to leave so others can safely stay in the space. If you find yourself being impacted by someone’s use of scented products during the conference, speak with any one of the organizers. We know that this can be a big step for many people. As Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha says in Fragrance Free Femme of Colour Realness, “Cutting out scents may seem like a pain in the ass, but it means that awesome, ass-kicking community members you love can attend events you’re at and make out with you without having seizures, throwing up or otherwise getting really sick.” Please, bring your amazing self, and keep the scents at home!
(More info here: http://thinkbeforeyoustink.com/howtogofragrancefree.html,http://www.brownstargirl.org/blog/fragrance-free-femme-of-colour-realness-draft-15, http://eastbaymeditation.org/accessibility/scentfree.html)
The event is nut-free and peanut-free. Absolutely no nuts or peanuts will be permitted within the event space in order to create an allergen-free environment for all participants. This includes (but is not limited to) products like hazelnuts, cashews, almonds, coconuts, walnuts, coconut oil, coconut milk, and peanut butter.
If you have any other allergies or sensitivities that we need to know about so that you can participate fully and safely, please let us know at admin@sfpirg.ca.
Some folks are sensitive and/or get sick from electromagnetic frequency radiation (EMF). This can include radiation from cell phones, Wi-Fi, fluorescent lights, and more. SFU Burnaby has Wi-Fi set up throughout its campus, including in theevent space. In order to reduce EMF exposure, we will strive to minimize fluorescent light usage and utilize natural lighting whenever possible.
If there is any other way we can make this event more accessible for you, please let us know at admin@sfpirg.ca!
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Craig Pavelich
Director of Communications
Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG)
Pronouns: ?he/?him/?his? *? Honorific: None, thanks!
(778) 782 4360 | communications@sfpirg.ca | www.sfpirg.ca
My Spring 2017 office hours are:
Monday to Thursday
10:30am to 4:30pm
TC326 in the Rotunda (2 flrs above the main bus loop)
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6
Unceded Coast Salish Territories
~ engaging students in social and environmental justice since 1981 ~
ASL knowledge is required as part of the job
Deaf coffee in Kamloops Friday night, July 7!!
Starts 7 pm
Bedford Manor
529 Seymour St., Kamloops
Hello Everyone,
The Burnaby School District is looking for Outreach Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (POPDHH)
41-SS-Job Posting Outreach Teacher POPDHH External
The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is a unique non-profit service organization serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Our Agency provides services in Audiology, Counselling, Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Devices. We are located near Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, and offer a competitive salary and benefits, a friendly and dynamic work environment, and a chance to make a difference. We are looking for a dynamic and energetic person to fill a full-time position.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Front Desk Receptionist
Duties include greeting clients, administering the telephone and voice mail system, processing financial transactions, and other duties as assigned. Strong organizational skills and clear communication are essential for this position. The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a bilingual environment (ASL/English), preference will be given to those with knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL).
Skills Required:
High School Graduation
Good clear speaking voice.
Ability to communicate effectively with Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing individuals.
Work independently with minimum supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills in person and on the telephone.
Good Computer skills, data entry and word processing and networked Windows environment.
We will fill this position as applications arrive, so please apply early!
Please reply in confidence with your resume and cover letter to:
Ruth Blackburn, Executive Assistant
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6K 1X9
Fax: (604) 736-4381
rblackburn@widhh.com
www.widhh.com
There will be an information session for the upcoming Access to Food Services for Deaf Students course at VCC on July 19 from 3:00-4:00pm. The information session will be at the downtown campus. We will meet in the Advising area near the Pender Street entrance. Come learn about this free program that is being offered to the Deaf community.
For more information contact:
Nigel Scott
– Email: interpreting@vcc.ca
– Text/FaceTime: 604-328-8742
– Glide: Interpreting Services VCC
Casting for a female deaf role on an animated series:
Looking for females who are deaf or hard of hearing and speak, to voice a female deaf role.
ROLE: Female (30 -40 years)?”General Amaya”; an intense, imposing female. She is fierce, competent and a leader.
ROLE Reference:
Brienne of Tarth (Game of Thrones)/Claire Underwood (House of Cards)
This property is a fantasy series, not quite Game of Thrones, but with a similar sophistication and geared for a slightly younger audience..
Recording: Aiming to record 2 episodes the week of July 12th.
Union: Auditioning union & non-union talent.
Mp3 submissions: July 3rd
Casting Director: Shelley Taylor / Vida Spark Productions
Email: vidaspark2@gmail.com?
Phone: 604.999.8262
Please phone or email for sides and more information.
Shelley Ann Taylor
Vida Spark Productions Inc
vidaspark2@gmail.com
shelley@vidaspark.com
Office# 604.274.6081
Mobile# 604.999.8262
We invite people to come to our Summer Celebration, to celebrate our communities by joining together for food and fun.
When: Saturday, July 15th, 12 – 3 pm.
Where: Centennial Park, Central Saanich
Who: Deaf and hard of hearing people, families with Deaf and hard of hearing children, service providers
What: BBQ foods, snacks, beverages; socialization, games for children and adults
Inquiries may be sent to leslee@idhhc.ca
Summer Celebration 2017 – Poster final (1)
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