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Abilities Expo

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March 16, 2016

Abilities Expo 16

Hello,

I will be taking part in the Abilities Expo. This
is on Tuesday, March 29 from 12 to 5 pm. It is at the Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver.

This is Vancouver’s friendliest and most social resource fair, organized by the Disability
Foundation’s ConnecTra Society every year.

Other presenters and resource providers are:
Adventures Adaptive Designs
BC Mobility Opportunity Society
BC Cerebral Palsy Association
GF Strong Research Lab
Neil Squire Foundation
RealWheels Theatre
Richmond Centre for Disability
and many others.

This year, I am giving a demonstration of drawing with ink!

For more information, please contact,
Stephen Street
ConnecTra Coordinator
Disability Foundation
604.688.6464 ext. 115
sstreet@disabilityfoundation.org

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A.J. Brown
http://www.handsandpurrs.ca
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ya69qwt
Twitter: http://twitter.com/artbyajb

Paint for Sale

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March 15, 2016

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Sign Language Instructor – Job Posting

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March 15, 2016

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Non-profit organization in Maple Ridge is looking for certified sign language instructor to teach basic ASL classes to staff on a contract basis. For more information please contact Gillian Small at gillian.small@rmacl.org

Gary Birch will be speaking at TEDxBCIT

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March 12, 2016

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Gary Birch will be Speaking at TEDxBCIT

On March 12, 2016, Gary Birch, Executive Director of the Neil Squire Society, will be speaking at TEDxBCIT at The Imperial, 319 Main Street, Vancouver.

Is Your Innovation Disabled?
By Gary Birch

Innovation hinges on seeing problems from a new perspective. But few would-be innovators have considered the profound perspective shift that comes with a disability. This perspective can bring tremendous value to the workplace that hires persons with disabilities. Furthermore it explores how innovation hinges on seeing problems from a new perspective. In fact, most of us simply compartmentalize disabilities as disadvantages. This perspective-bending talk gives us an insight into the great innovations that have been spurred by those with disabilities – innovations that have benefited every one of us. Prepare to get a new perspective on how to get a new perspective.

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Gary Birch, O.C., Ph.D, P.Eng

Gary Birch was appointed Director of Research and Development at the Neil Squire Society in 1988 and then in 1994 was appointed Executive Director. Dr. Birch was appointed an Officer in the order of Canada in December 2008.

Visit our website for more information and to listen to a podcast sneak peak of Gary’s talk.

Deaf-Blind Invite: New WBP Website Design Launch & Celebration

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March 12, 2016

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DEAF-BLIND INVITE:

NEW WEBSITE DESIGN LAUNCH

AND CELEBRATION

LEARN ABOUT:

WBP’s journey with the Website Project
What’s new for Deaf-Blind on our Website
See how you can find WBP Event information
Watch & laugh at some new videos!

BONUS – Meet our new Staff! SURPRISES & GIVEAWAYS

PLEASE BRING YOUR SMARTPHONES (example iPhone, etc.) or

TABLETS (example iPad, etc.) or LAPTOPS!

Presented by: Lisa Anderson, WBP Website Project Coordinator

When: Thursday March 31, 2016

Time: 3:30pm. – 4:30pm.

Where: WBP Multi-Purpose Room, #300 at 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6

PRINTABLE PDF FLYER & IMAGE (links) for more information

BEFORE MARCH 18, 2016
Contact to RSVP & Request Interpreters:

Lisa Anderson, Website Project Coordinator

Email: wbp.workshops@vch.ca

TTY: 604.456.0901

Fax: 604-456-0904

WBP Special event – Deaf Community: New Website Design Launch

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March 9, 2016

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WHAT: WBP New Website Design Launch & Celebration Event

LEARN ABOUT:
WBP’s journey with the Website Project
See how you can find WBP Event info
Watch & laugh at some new videos!

BONUS! Meet our new Staff!

Surprises! ~ GIVEAWAYS

WHEN: Thursday March 31, 2016
TIME: 4:30 – 6:00PM.
WHERE: Multi-Purpose Room, Deaf Well-Being Program, #300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

NOTE: BRING YOUR SMARTPHONES (eg. iPhone, etc.) or tablets (eg. iPads) or laptops!

RSVP BEFORE MARCH 17, 2016
E-mail: wbp.workshops@vch.ca

See PDF and image for more details

15th Anniversary Rockies Deaf Biker

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March 9, 2016

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15 Anniversarty Rockies Deaf Bikers

KELOWNA DEAF COFFEE THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 11!!

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March 8, 2016

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Deaf Deaf World 2016

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March 8, 2016

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Open letter from the OVAD thanking organizations and individuals!!

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March 7, 2016

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The Pink Line

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March 5, 2016

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The frank’s upcoming anti-racism initiative, called The Pink Line, is looking for participants for its March 12-13 workshop. This free workshop will be ASL-interpreted, and is open to all self-identified members of the LGBTTQQIA2S+ community. All the workshop information is listed here: http://www.allianceforarts.com/artists-calls/2016/2/15/lgbtqi-participants-for-anti-racism-theatre-initiative-the-pink-line

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12gp-qz2VrLMX0CFw41n0psamzcrUKX8civSinU0q0Pw/viewform

Contact Maura at admin@thefranktheatre.com for more information!

Timberfest Flyer and Registration form 2016

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March 3, 2016

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Timberfest 2016 Front Flyer Final 20Jan2016

View the full flyer here

View the registration form here

DYT Job Posting

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March 3, 2016

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JOB POSTING: DYT SUMMER 2016

The following jobs are open:
-DYT Staff (Canada Summer Jobs grant)
-Hornby Island Contract Staff
-General DYT Summer Contract
-Staff Personal Support Workers

*Application deadline: March 30, 2016 (When applying, indicate which position(s) you are applying for. Email Alayna Finley at alayna@fndc.ca to submit your cover letter and resume.)
Description: DYT is looking for dynamic team members who, together, will create an amazing and memorable camp experience for children and youth. Staff and Personal Support Workers (PSWs) will work under the direction of the DYT Coordinator and the DYT Team Leader. Job positions/ assignments will be determined on experience and level of education in connection with the job description.

Core Qualifications for ALL Positions:
• You have experience working with children and youth
• You have the energy to work with children
• You have excellent communication skills with people of all abilities and ages
• You are independent, mature, competent, a quick, responsible decision maker with
good boundaries
• You are open to overnight camping and are flexible with schedules
• You have access to transportation for yourself (car, bus or carpooling)
• First Aid is an asset
• ASL fluency is an asset

View the full job posting here

Interpreted Performance of MAMMA MIA!

Deaf BC

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March 3, 2016

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Mamma Mia! Interpreted Performance

I’m reaching out to you today to let you know that discount tickets to our upcoming ASL-interpreted performance of MAMMA MIA! in Vancouver are still available. However, this offer is expiring soon!

Broadway Across Canada will be hosting an ASL-interpreted performance of the smash hit Broadway show, MAMMA MIA! on March 31^st at 8:00pm at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre, courtesy of Preferred Interpreting Services.

We are able to provide a limited number of discount tickets to this performance, in seats as close to the interpreters as possible. Ordering these discount tickets is easy. Simply visit this site before March 11^th:

http://vancouver.broadway.com/preferredinterpreters/

and enter the promotional code ABBA. You will be directed to a seating map, and only seats in the designated area will be available for purchase.