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A.J. Brown Art Events – May 2017

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hello everyone,
I have three events coming in may, where I will have a booth
and will be selling my art greeting cards, and prints.  I will
also bring some small original, abstract artwork for sale.
first is the
hearing health fair,
hosted by: the western institute for the deaf
and hard of hearing
on
thursday, may 4, from 9 am to 3 pm
at the
holiday inn, 711 west broadway,
in Vancouver
for more information:
www.widhh.com
604 735 7391
tty  604 736 2527
second is the
abilities expo and job fair,
hosted by the connectra society of the disability foundation
on
monday, may 15th from 11 am to 4 pm
at the roundhouse,
181 roundhouse mews
in Vancouver
for more information:
(604) 688-6464 Ext 115
sstreet@disabilityfoundation.org
third is
fair in the square,
hosted by the central city foundation
and vancouver community college
on
sunday, may 28, from 11 am to pm
at
victory square, 200 west hastings street
in Vancouver.
for more information:
(604) 683-2263
https://www.centralcityfoundation.ca

I hope to see you at one of these events!  🙂

A.J. Brown
http://www.handsandpurrs.ca
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Hands-and-Purrs-AJ-Brown-84194221410/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/artbyajb/

Apple Workshops at Richmond Centre

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The Apple store at Richmond Centre will be hosting a workshop in ASL by 2 of their Deaf employees.

The workshop will talk about various Apple technology (iPhone, iPad, and MAC) that can be used/adapted for Deaf individuals.

There will be two workshops on:

Friday, April 28th, 2017 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursday, May 25th, 2017 from 9:30am to 11:00am

Please RSVP by contacting richmondcentre@apple.com.  Please include your name, the date you are interested in attending, and the topic you want to learn about.  

LIMIT TO SIX PEOPLE per workshop

This invitation is only for WIDHH Senior Outreach Clients and Volunteers of DHHSO at this time and they only have room for 6 people per workshop.

Since space is limited, first email richmondcentre@apple.com if you will able to attend.

Stay tuned for the next workshop in the summer!

 

ASL Raw Food for Beginners Cooking Class

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ASL Raw Food for Beginners Cooking Class

Learn how to prepare quick, delicious and nutritious meals that won’t leave you feeling bloated, but WILL increase your energy, help you lose weight, give you clearer skin, balance your mood, reduce pain and inflammation and much more! In this fun and informative 3-hour class, you will learn how to prepare three delicious raw food meals, a dessert and nut milk.

Includes: Guided demonstrations in ASL, recipe booklet & samples of all recipes!
All dishes are organic, 100% plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free!

MENU

Energy Green Smoothie
Creamy Nut Milk
Veggie Sushi with Sunflower Pate
Zucchini Pasta with Tomato Basil Marinara
Raw Vegan Chocolate Brownies

WHERE: Nulife Living Food Cafe
108-2957 Glen Dr. Coquitlam, BC

WHEN: April 30th, 2017
5:45-8:45pm

COST: $99 per person

WEBSITE: www.plentyfullme.com

Meet your instructor: Michelle Garland, CNP
Founder of Plentyfullme Nutrition and Lifestyle Consulting, Michelle is a Certified Nutritionist and Raw Food Chef.

5 SPOTS LEFT!
To reserve a spot email plentyfullme@gmail.com
or text 778-995-1028
Bring your questions and appetite!

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Parent Resource Group

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Deaf / Hard of Hearing Parent Resource Group

When: Biweekly, starting Monday, June 5th, 2017
Time: 10:00—11:15am
Where: Well Being Program Office
Facilitator: Tara Nesbitt

· Discuss resources available for parents
· Connect with other parents
· Increase parenting confidence
· Process experiences together

Please register at WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca

Come at 9:45am for coffee and snacks

Need More Information?
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

You and Your Hospital Visit: Intro to Acute Care

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You and Your Hospital Visit
Intro to Acute Care

When: Thursday May 11th, 2017
Time: 6:30-8pm
Where: #300 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby BC
Presenter: Felicia D’Amato (WBP Social Worker) and Katie Anderson (Providence Health Social Worker)

ASL interpreters will be provided.

· Learn about social workers in the hospital
· Learn how to advocate for yourself when in the hospital
· Learn how to get the most out of your hospital visit
· Ask questions about social workers in the hospital

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

Taking Care of Yourself and Others – Postpartum Issues

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Taking Care of Yourself and Others
Postpartum Issues

When: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
Time: 2:00—4:00pm
Where: Well Being Program Office
Presenter: Tara Nesbitt

Workshop Topic:
Postpartum Issues

Learning Points:
What is the difference between “baby blues” and depression?
What you can do to support a parent who is going through a difficult postpartum experience?
Did you know that approximately 20% of mothers go through postpartum depression?

Please register to reserve a spot

Please contact us if you need ASL/ Deaf Interpreters

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

Friendly Reminder: 50th Anniversary Banquet – Greater Vancouver Deaf Bowling Club

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Flyer Description:

One picture of Fred Flinstone standing on his toes with bowling ball in his right hand, another picture of bowling alley.

50 th Anniversary Banquet hosting by Greater Vancouver Deaf Bowling Club

Where: Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn

319 North Road

Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V8

When: Saturday, May 6th, 2017

Dinner Buffet: 5:30 pm

-Slow Roasted Barn of Beef

– Grilled Teriyaki Breast of Chicken

Cost: $50.00 each

Deadline: April 30,2017, Payable to GVDBC

Ticket sellers:

-Sharon Kalk -Christel Devos – Hester Hussey

-Jeanne Durnion -Linda Milton -Shirlee Kenealey

– Gail Zimmer

Please wear nice casual clothing (no T-shirts and worn out jeans) Thank you

November 25 – SAVE THE DATE! The Maloes Show is Coming!

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SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER 25, 2017

THE MALOES SHOW IS COMING TO VANCOUVER!

EVENT HOSTED BY THE GREATER VANCOUVER ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF

MORE SETAILS TO COME SOON!

PDF link

Parade: ASL interpreted Theatre on April 26 at 8pm.

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ASL interpreted performance

Date & time:  April 26th, 2017 at 8pm.

Where: Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 West 41st Avenue

Daring, innovative and bold, PARADE is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten.

In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of 13 year old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of everyone around him, a sensationalist publisher and a janitor’s false testimony seal Leo’s fate. His only defenders are a governor with a conscience, and, eventually, his assimilated Southern wife who finds the strength to love and to become his greatest champion.

For tickets: http://www.fightingchanceproductions.ca/1516/shows/parade/

Hello – Inspired by a True Story – ASL interpreted

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ASL interpreted theatre – description:

Friday, May 12 at 7 PM – 2 AM
111 W Hastings Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 1H4, CANADA

ASL interpreted show & Afterparty Facebook Event Link

To buy tickets, go to: http://terrific.brownpapertickets.com –
select May 12 at 7:30pm. for ASL interpreted show.

HELLO is a story built on the bones of factual truth. The facts are: World famous playwright Arthur Miller and his last wife, Austrian photojournalist Inge Morath, married in 1962 and had a beautiful daughter. In 1966 they had a son who was born with Down Syndrome.

Why did Mama say nothing? Why did nobody, including the well-known and powerful cultural and artistic community that surrounded the Miller family, say anything? Does this matter? What if Daniel could step back in time, before he was born, to his birth and onwards? What if Daniel could watch the family story unfold? What would Daniel see, what would he say and what might have happened?

HELLO is a work of intimate family discovery through the eyes of Daniel. There is singing, dancing, family feuds, friends, food, and furniture moving, all woven together with moments of astounding truth paired with equally astounding denial. Ultimately, when all is said and done, it is up to you to ask: why?

Sign Language Summer Program Jobs at Silent Voice

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Silent Voice provides unique community-based programs to deaf children, adults and families who use American Sign Language in the Greater Toronto area. A base-funded member agency of Catholic Charities, Silent Voice has been a respected partner in social services in the deaf community since 1975.

 

JOB POSTING – Sign Language Summer PRogram

1 Site Supervisor Position

6 Camp counsellor Positions

3 One to One Workers

4 KODA Camp Staff (Two weeks ONLY)

Start Date: June 19, 2017

Position Status: Contract Position ending August 18, 2017 at 35 hours per week.

Position Summary:

Site Supervisor is an experienced and reliable team player who will overlook camper attendance, staffing and programming on site.

Camp counsellors are team player who work together with the team in various area such as program planning, crafts, sports, swimming. Counsellors are also responsible for supervision of Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing campers.

One to One Workers are responsible and patient workers who will work with campers with special needs.

Koda Camp Staff are staff who are familiar with hearing children being raised by Deaf parents. The staff will work as a team to organize, supervis and develop programming during the two week camp for hearing children. The camp is located at our SLSP site and supervised by both the Site Supervisor and Cap Director.

Line of Responsibility: Responsible to the Camp Director.

Qualifications: Positive attitude, fluent in ASL, Knowledgeable and respect of Deaf culture. Excellent organizational skills, professional, self-starter, able to multi-task and work in a team setting.

Candidates are invited to indicate their interest in this position by sending a resume and cover letter to mikecyr@silentvoice.ca by Monday May 8th, 2017 at 4:00pm.

ONLY THESE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Vancouver Island DHH Town Hall

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VANCOUVER ISLAND Deaf and Hard of hearing TOWNHALL

  • Giving you a voice for feedback for Deaf/Hard of hearing services
  • Learn your Rights to information and access to programs
  • Do you want to see change for the BETTER?

We will be hosting discussions that affects the Deaf Community as well as Hard of hearing across the Island, and brainstorm ideas to implement change. We will provide Sign Language interpreters.

COME TO OUR VICTORIA town hall meeting and have your voice heard! 

WHEN: Saturday April 22, 2017

TIME: 1:00pm. – 4:00pm.

Student Union Building (SUB) Upper Lounge
University of Victoria

Easy Bus Access from north of SUB
Refreshments and Security will be provided.

Questions or want to RVSP/register? 

Please contact: deafvancouverisland2017@gmail.com

Two DABC Help Sheets Translated Into Five Languages

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Community Update

MS WORD document

PDF flyer

Dear Community Partner,

We recently had two of our Help Sheets translated:

  • Help Sheet #14: Registered Disability Savings Plan and the Disability Tax Credit
  • Help Sheet #16: Guide to Filing Income Taxes for People Receiving PWD/PPMB

into the following five languages:

  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • Persian
  • Punjabi
  • Spanish

These Help Sheets can be downloaded at http://www.disabilityalliancebc.org/money.htm Please feel free to print and copy as many as you need.

Or if you would like copies mailed to you, please contact Val at 604-875-0188 or email her at feedback@disabilityalliancebc.org.

Sincerely,

Jane Dyson
Sam Turcott

Boundaries & Self-Care Workshop

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Facilitating peer-led groups can be a very rewarding experience but it can also be very demanding. In order to avoid burnout and to make group facilitation sustainable over the long-run, facilitators must have a clear understanding of personal boundaries and practice self-care.

In this 3 hour workshop, participants will explore concepts for understanding personal boundaries and self-care as well as collective-care within the context of a peer-led group. The workshop will also offer practical tips and tools to help participants take what they have learned and apply it to their real-life situations. Although aimed at facilitators, the materials in this workshop can also be beneficial for anyone.

**there are only two spots left — register today to reserve your seat!**
Cost: $15 – $75 sliding scale, with no one turned away for lack of funds
Date: Thursday, May 25th, 2017
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: PeerNetBC, #408 – 602 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Accessibility: 
– ASL interpretation has been secured
– light snacks, coffee, tea, and water will be provided
– our office strives to be a scent-free environment; refrain from wearing perfumes or any scents the day before the workshop, as well as during it
– the building entrance, workshop space, and washrooms are wheelchair accessible
– washrooms will be assigned all genders during workshop hours

– please inform us of any alternative ways to ensure your access needs are met

For more information and/or for accessibility requests: email Robin at info@peernetbc.com or call 604.733.6186

cheers,

vanessa bui
they, them, theirs
youth community developer
PeerNetBC
another world is not only possible, she is on her way. on a quiet day, i can hear her breathing…

vanessa@peernetbc.com
Sharing l Collaboration l Innovation l Wisdom l Respect

Value BC: Justice for All

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Vancouver Public Library

Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Room

350 West Georgia St

7:00-8:30 PM

ASL Interpretation Provided by Registered & Certified ASL-English Interpreters

Book your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/value-bc-justice-for-all-tickets-33641532730

Join Dan Meades, provincial co-ordinator for the Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, for a presentation on the success of Newfoundland and Labrador’s poverty reduction strategy. In 2006, Newfoundland and Labrador became the second Canadian province to introduce a formal action plan to reduce poverty. Having shared one of the worst poverty rates in Canada with BC, they have reduced their poverty rate and food insecurity significantly through their poverty reduction plan. BC still has one of the highest poverty rates and is now the only province without a poverty reduction plan.

Come and learn about Newfoundland and Labrador’s success in reducing poverty and how to make this possible in BC.

Dan will be joined by Iglika Ivanova, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and other local speakers to highlight the cost of poverty in BC and how we could achieve justice for all through a poverty reduction plan for BC.

About Dan Meades: Dan Meades has been doing poverty reduction work throughout Canada, Europe, the United States and West Africa for over a decade. For years Dan was the Executive Director of Vibrant Communities Calgary before moving back to his home of St. John’s Newfoundland where Dan currently serves as Provincial Coordinator for the Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, an organization that focuses on safe shelter for women and their children experiencing violence.

This event was sponsored by:

BC Alliance on Mental Health/Illness and Addictions

BCGEU

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition

Community Legal Assistance Society

Vancouver Coastal Health

Book your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/value-bc-justice-for-all-tickets-33641532730

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