Deaf-Blind Workshop – TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH
When: Monday April 4, 2016
Contact to RSVP & Request Interpreters
ASL Tutor Needed – Job Posting
Am looking for One-to-One ASL tutor for my hearing children at home in Surrey for 1-2 hours a week. Both are beginners and I would like them to sign good conversational ASL.
It will be a great opportunity for a young Deaf or CODA (18yrs or older) to add on their resume. Has some experiences working with children, such as tutoring (any subjects), day camp, extracurricular activities (e.g. arts, sports) or related. Must be patient, fun and energetic.
The commitment is ASAP to end of June. The rate will be negotiated. Interested? Contact me at susan.dahlgren@telus.net.
CBC The Current – Transcripts and ASL Available
CBC’s The Current radio show has started a pilot program to improve accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. They will now have transcripts available, as well as one documentary per month available in ASL.
Here is a link to the relevant web page:
And here is a link to the CBC announcement: http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/cbc-current-deaf-asl-radio-docs-1.3428872
Georgia Straight Interview – Landon Krentz
Vancouver-based deaf-queer activist Landon Krentz is raising awareness about deaf and hard-of-hearing experiences and issues in a variety of ways.
He created a series of social media self-portraits, and he also made the video below to provide his personal perspective about issues related to the role of American Sign Language interpreters.
WBP PRESENTS: TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH WITH YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH3
The WBP is thrilled to present a workshop with Dr. Jessica Dunkley presenting!
Dr. Dunkley will be presenting to various groups, this is the general Deaf Community presentation date:
WHAT: Taking Care of Your Health With Your Family Doctor
PRESENTED BY: Dr. Jessica Dunkley, MD, MHSc, CCFP
INCLUDES TOPICS:
*Relationship Building with your doctor
*Learn about important health check milestones
*Share your wishes for health-related information in ASL
*Enjoy stories from a Deaf family doctor
WHEN: Thursday April 7, 2016
TIME: 6:30 – 9:00PM.
WHERE: Multi-Purpose Room, Deaf Well-Being Program,
#300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6
REGISTRATION/RSVP: WBP.WORKSHOPS@VCH.CA
RSVP before March 24, 2016
SEE FLYERS FOR DETAILS: Both formats available: PDF & IMAGE(S)
WBP & COSCO WORKSHOPS in OKANAGAN
DATE: Saturday April 2, 2016
MORNING – 2 workshops presented by COSCO Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of B.C. Presenter Doug Edgar
9:00 – 10:30am. PERSONAL PLANNING
Personal Planning
The wisdom of having a personal plan is emphasized:
Representation Agreements,
Powers of Attorney, and
Advance Directives
are needed to express your wishes regarding personal care, certain financial matters and end of life care if you are no longer able to speak for yourself.
10:45am. – 12 noon PREVENTING FALLS
We review the alarming impact falls have on the well-being of seniors and identify hazards that contribute to the likelihood of falls. We recommend safeguards and demonstrate exercises to improve balance and strength.
AFTERNOON – Talking About Aging with: WBP Staff Patti Dobie
See flyer in either image or PDF format for more details.
Questions? E-mail patti.dobie@vch.ca
APSEA/Elks Deaf Camp 2016
The APSEA/Elks Deaf camp gives children who are deaf or hard of hearing the opportunity to experience summer camp in a safe, active and fun environment while connecting with others who face similar challenges. We welcome campers from across Atlantic Canada between the ages of 7-14. Counselors and students are supported by interpreters, APSEA staff, an onsite nurse and full time cook as well as a number of volunteer helpers who help in the making and serving of meals.
View the APSEA Camp Brochure here
Senior Staff Camp Application-2016 here
WBP Yoga Therapeutics Group – April & May 2016
The Deaf Well Being Program is happy to announce its Yoga Therapeutics Group,
for Deaf individuals who experience Anxiety and/or Depression.
What: Yoga Therapeutics (Therapy) Group for those who experience Anxiety and/or Depression
When: Tuesdays starting April 5, 2016 for 6 weeks (ends May 10, 2016)
Time: 2:15pm. – 4:30pm.
Instructor: Claudia Dagnino, RCC, YTT 200
Where: Oxygen Yoga & Fitness – Killarney, 3544 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5R 5L7
Registration/RSVP: Claudia.Dagnino@vch.ca
Deadline: March 5th, 2016
*Please refer to the attached flyer for additional information (PDF or flyer image)
“The practice of Yoga brings us face to face with the extraordinary complexity of our own being”- Sri Aurobindo
Vancouver’s First Deaf Night Out
The Vancouver Deaf Night Out team are planning to host their very first event of its kind in Metro Vancouver. Seattle had hosted the same event and it was one of the most empowering experiences in a long while… We are looking to do a needs assessment on behalf of the Deaf community to ensure everyone’s voices are heard and have something to contribute to our society. Please complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WY2DRJQ
~ Friendly Reminder ~ WBP Group for Deaf Parents and their children Starts this Friday!
Starts this Friday!
Deaf Well-Being Program Group
Connecting With Your Child using
Social-Emotional Attachment
A Group for Deaf Parents and their Children (Ages 0 – 2)
Learn About:
- What is Social-Emotional Attachment?
- Strategies to use at home with your young children
- Why is eye gaze important?
- Other tips and tricks!
Facilitated by:
Alayna Finley & WBP Staff
When? Date?
Fridays
February 19, March 11, April 29, 2016
Time?
10:00am. – 11:30am.
Where?
#300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6
Registration/RVSP/More information?
Kristen.Pranzl@vch.ca
More information: See PDF
