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
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.
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
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
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
The Pink Line
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!
DYT Job Posting
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
Interpreted Performance of MAMMA MIA!
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 31st 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 11th:
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.
CO-ED Volleyball Tournament
CO-ED Volleyball Tournament
April 16, 2016
Please visit our website to register
www.coedvolleyball.weebly.com
Fans are welcome (Admission by donation)
BC Public Service Work-Able Internship Program now open!
BC Public Service
Vancouver and Victoria
Work-Able Internship Program for Persons with Disabilities
Salary: $1,653.04 Bi-weekly
Temporary Position from September 6, 2016 to September 1, 2017
Work-Able is a twelve month BC Public Service work experience program for recent post-secondary graduates who self-identify as having a disability. This program provides learning, coaching and mentorship throughout the internship and interns will gain valuable skills and public service experience.
To be eligible for the Work-Able Internship Program you must:
– Self-identify as a person with a disability;
– Reside in B.C.; and
– Have completed the degree requirements for an under-graduate or graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution between the dates of April 1, 2013 and September 5, 2016.
This is a challenging and rewarding program where you will gain an increased understanding of public service roles, and learn about possible future employment opportunities with the provincial government. Visit our Career Page to find out more.
If you are interested in gaining valuable experience in a public service work environment, please
go to https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=31881 to learn more and apply by April 1, 2016.
Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.
