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ASL @PuSh 2016

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The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is very proud to announce this year’s selection of ASL-interpreted performances and events.

Vancouver’s mid-winter performing arts festival features acclaimed local, national and international artists and presents ground-breaking work in theatre, dance, music, and various forms of multimedia and hybrid performance. We are committed to making our festival accessible to all and are reaching out you to communicate our programming that is accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with hopes that you could spread that information amongst your community.

This year we will provide ASL-interpretation for two shows: Miss Understood by, about and with local poet Antonette Rea as well as a show visiting from Australia, Jack Charles v. The Crown. Furthermore we have curated a number of shows that are accessible without interpretation.

We are also training our volunteers in helping Deaf / HH patrons (idea’s and suggestion are welcome) and we will have ASL-interpretation for the Youth Assembly, a unique opportunity for youth interested in a career in the arts.

Please see attachment for the description of the shows and our group booking prices. If a number of people of your organization are interested, I would highly recommend taking advantage of the group booking prices. Feel free to distribute this document or display it on any noticeboards.

 

I would be happy to answer any questions about accessibility and help you with your bookings.

 

Kind regards,

 

Anika Vervecken 

Accessible PuSh Coordinator

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
January 19–February 7, 2016

110 – 750 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada  V6B 2R5

+1 604.605.8284 ext 204 | access@pushfestival.ca
pushfestival.ca | facebook.com/pushfestival | @PuShFestival

 

View the ASL@PuSh 2016 flyer here

CAV-VRS: December 2015 Update

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Hello and Happy Holidays!

As 2015 comes to a close, CAV is pleased to share news about two new exciting accomplishments.

First, a few days ago, we launched our new website. The address is www.cav-acs.ca

This will be the home for updates as we make progress towards launching VRS. In addition, it will be a place to learn more about how VRS will work. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to view the website and sign up for updates.

Secondly, we are pleased to announce the selection of our Video Technology Platform Provider. The company’s name is IVèS, and they are technology experts specializing in developing and delivering Video Relay Services technologies around the world.  Ives is based in Crolles, France and their Canadian headquarters is in Montreal.

The coming year, 2016, will be an exciting one as each completed step brings us closer to launch. We are making history together!

We wish you a happy holiday season, and best wishes for 2016.

Sincerely,


Sue Decker
Executive Director, CAV-ACS

TLCD Christmas Eve Service

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The WAVE Newsletter Winter 2015 (WIDHH)

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A sneak peek at what’s inside this issue…

  • My Silent World p.3
  • Why I Learn ASL p.4
  • Award of Merit Nominations Wanted p.6
  • Call for Board of Directors Nominations p.6
  • Free Income Tax Night p.7

Click here to view the newsletter

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – INTERNET SCAMS & SPAM WBP WORKSHOP

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WBP Workshop: Internet Scams & Spams Workshop 

Learn About:

 

  • What are the Scams out there I should know about?
  • How do I know if it is real or fake?
  • How to Play It Smart?
  • Sharing Personal Experiences
  • Computer Lab for Hands On learning!

Presented by: Scott Jeffery & Lisa Anderson

2 Dates – Part One & Part Two

Part One: Friday January 15, 2016

Time: 6:00 – 10:00pm.

Where: WBP Multi-Purpose Room,

#300-4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

 

Part Two: Saturday January 16, 2016

Time: 10:00am. – 3:00pm.

Where: Computer Lab 5105,

Douglas College 700 Royal Avenue,

New Westminster, BC

Bring Your Own Lunch – Saturday

 

Registration/RSVP:  WBP.Workshops@vch.ca also for Interpreter Requests

E-mail before: January 8, 2016

 

Thank you to Douglas College Program of Sign Language Interpretation for their partnership in the provisions of this workshop. 

See PDF for more details. Images available for sharing as well. 

 

Exciting WBP Deaf-Blind Workshop! INTRODUCTION TO PRO-TACTILE

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Exciting WBP Deaf-Blind Workshop!

INTRODUCTION TO PRO-TACTILE

 

  • What is Pro-Tactile Communication?
  • How Pro-Tactile overcomes Communication barriers
  • What is the difference between Pro-Tactile & tactile
  • Hands On Pro-Tactile Experience!

·       Presented by:

  • Ryan Ollis, Deaf-Blind Gallaudet Student 

 

When: Saturday, January 9, 2016 

1:30pm. – 4:30pm. 

~ Refreshments at Break provided by WBP ~

 

Where:  Room 1812/1814,
Douglas College,
700 Royal Avenue,

New Westminster, BC

 

Contact for Registration & Interpreters

 

BEFORE DECEMBER 23, 2015:

Lisa Anderson, Workshop Coordinator

Email:   lisa.anderson@vch.ca

TTY: 604.456.0900 = Fax: 604-456-0904

AFTER DECEMBER 23, 2015:

Kristen Pranzl, Program Coordinator

Email:   kristen.pranzl@vch.ca

TTY: 604.456.0900 = Fax: 604-456-0904

 

DEADLINE for REGISTRATION:
January 4, 2016

 

View PDF flyer here

Vandana Shiva in Vernon – Sat, 27 Feb 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Schubert Centre with ASL interpreter!

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OVERFLOW TICKETS HAVE OPENED UP. There are another 150 seats availablefor Sat, 27 Feb 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Schubert Centre — hear Vandana Shiva’s powerful message through live video & audio feed (still at Schubert Centre) and bring your book to meet her in person to get it signed!

A registered sign language interpreter will be signing during Vandana Shiva’s talk!

With great anticipation, a grassroots collective of non-profits, businesses, farms and individuals invite you to join the illustrious Dr. Vandana Shiva for a speaking engagement in Vernon. This will be an outstanding evening of discussion about healthy food, people and communities, both locally and within the larger global context. A loss of biodiversity and community control over the food that is grown is of critical importance. How do food and food systems flow into all other areas of life and community? What are some of the key questions we should be asking when faced with choices around growing, accessing and eating food so that we are also doing our part to meet global challenges such as climate change, hunger and poverty?

From an Okanagan perspective, issues that are particularly relevant are water conservation and protecting agricultural land from the high pressure for development in this region. Climate change is also imperative to prepare for in terms of crop viability and adapting to altered weather patterns. The recently approved GMO Arctic Apple deserves special attention within the broader context of GMO’s and how they threaten organic food production and seed sovereignty.

There will be ample time for questions from the audience and a book signing to follow — bring a copy of one of Dr. Shiva’s several publications to be signed by her!

Overflow Tickets are $15 — available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vandana-shiva-in-vernon-tickets-19677249182

Much gratitude is extended to the following outstanding stewards of sustainable communities and food sovereignty whose donations have made Dr. Vandana Shiva’s visit to BC possible!
Harmony Foundation
COABC
Nature’s Path
Crannóg Ales
Fieldstone Organics
Eatmore Sprouts
Food Action Society of the North Okanagan
Young Agrarians
FarmFolk CityFolk
SENS
Pilgrims’ Produce
Wild Flight Farm
Amara Farm
Jayme McKillop, RE/MAX Realtor
GE Free Kamloops
Council of Canadians Kamloops Chapter
Om Naturale
Don Cavers
Tania Willard – redwillowdesigns.ca

If you would like to contribute to her speaking tour, please contact Michelle Tsutsumi atlmtsutsumi@gmail.com

Job Posting – MIS Dispatcher

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The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is a unique non-profit service organization for Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens. Our Agency provides services in Audiology, Counselling, Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Devices. We are located near Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver and offer a friendly and dynamic work environment and a chance to make a difference.

We are currently seeking to fill the following full-time position: Medical Interpreting Services (MIS) Dispatcher

Job Summary

The MIS Dispatcher is responsible to receive all calls pertaining to requests for booking ASL interpreters for medical situations and to select and assign the interpreter best suited to the stated needs of the appointment. This position reports directly to the WIDHH Interpreting Department Head.

Work Performed 

  • Prioritizes medical requests for interpreters 
  • Schedules and assigns interpreters to medical appointments 
  • Participates in the preparation of assignment forms for appointments 
  • Manages online interpreter scheduling database 
  • Uses email, text, Skype, video phone, Facetime, voice phone, TTY, and fax to communicate with public, interpreters, and medical professionals

 

Click here to view the full job posting

PERCDHH report to Deaf Community

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Interpreter at Vancouver Art Gallery 11am tour Sunday Dec 13th

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The 11AM guided tour at Vancouver Art Gallery on Sunday Dec 13th will have a professional interpreter. Tour is one hour long. Exhibit is ‘Embracing Canada’–paintings all from Canadian artists. Includes Emily Carr, famous Group of Seven, and others. Half the paintings belong to the gallery, half borrowed from private collections. Meet at the title wall on the 1st floor.
Tickets are $15 for students that show student ID or seniors 65 and over. $20 for adults, $6 for children.

Job Posting – Painter and Assistant Needed

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Painter and Assistant needed

In ASL, ASAP

Currently I, Gordon P. Hoeppner, who have my own handyman service business. Gordon the Handy Service has been operating for more than 5 years.

I have a contract with a residential penthouse (2 bedrooms and with 10 ft height to ceiling) so for interior painting. This project is starting now and through-out the winter.

We need 2 people who are able to work with Gordon for temp job for next week  and able part time in New Year. We are looking to hire a painter and assistant.

I prefer someone who uses ASL. Hearing welcome.

Priority to Deafie who is experienced or knowledge in work of construction, renovation, painting, drywall repair, electrical system, tiling, etc.

Two positions available:

– Assistant or helper, Paying between $10.00 and $12:00 per a

hour.

– Painter, $15.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Please send me your resumes and references at gphoeppner@gmail.com. Included your skype or Facetime.

Or call me at gordonbc54 – Skype. Or my cell: 778.995.1445, able use Glide.ca

Job Posting – Auxiliary Classroom Assistants

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HIRING

Auxiliary Classroom Assistants 

& Classroom Assistants/Personal Care Attendants

To provide 1-1 support for students with disabilities in classroom.

Qualifications  

  • Experience working with disabilities populations.
  • Fluency in ASL and good communication skills.
  • Ability to take notes, scribe, and assist students with technology (i.e. laptop, assistive communication devices).
  • Ability to perform personal care duties. Preferred training in care aide/health care work.
  • Assist students in navigating around the campus.
  • Assist students in accessing personal items and classroom materials, as needed.
  • Possess an understanding of the boundaries between classroom assistant and students, and able to follow the established guidelines.

Contacts: Julia Li 604-871-7000  Ext 7404

juli@vcc.ca

Alice Cheung 604-871-7000  Ext 7210

alicheung@vcc.ca

Posted on: December 8, 2015  

Source: Disability Services Department 

ASL at PuSh 2016

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The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is very proud to announce this year’s selection of ASL-interpreted performances and events.

 

Vancouver’s mid-winter performing arts festival features acclaimed local, national and international artists and presents ground-breaking work in theatre, dance, music, and various forms of multimedia and hybrid performance. We are committed to making our festival accessible to all and are reaching out you to communicate our programming that is accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with hopes that you could spread that information amongst your community.

 

This year we will provide ASL-interpretation for two shows: Miss Understood by, about and with local poet Antonette Rea as well as a show visiting from Australia, Jack Charles v. The Crown. Furthermore we have curated a number of shows that are accessible without interpretation.

We are also training our volunteers in helping Deaf / HH patrons (idea’s and suggestion are welcome) and we will have ASL-interpretation for the Youth Assembly, a unique opportunity for youth interested in a career in the arts.

 

Please see attachment for the description of the shows and our group booking prices. If a number of people of your organization are interested, I would highly recommend taking advantage of the group booking prices. Feel free to distribute this document or display it on any noticeboards or share a post on social media.

I would be happy to answer any questions about accessibility and help you with your bookings.

Anika Vervecken 
Accessible PuSh Coordinator

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
January 19–February 7, 2016

110 – 750 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada  V6B 2R5

+1 604.605.8284 ext 204 | access@pushfestival.ca
pushfestival.ca | facebook.com/pushfestival | @PuShFestival

Watch the PuSh Festival documentary online: http://youtu.be/vs9ZgHC8F70

Job Postings – BCSD

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The Burnaby School District invites applications for the following casual, on-call positions to work at the British Columbia School for the Deaf:

EDUCATION ASSISTANTS

Education Assistants provide support for students in and out of the classroom and in the community.  This includes support such as behaviour management, curriculum implementation, social skills development, personal care and physical assistance.

Required qualifications include the completion of Grade 12 plus a recognized program in social sciences, childcare, special needs or ECE.  Fluency in American Sign Language is required.  Additional training or skills in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Autism Spectrum Disorder or experience working with children with Autism would be an asset.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

Sign Language Interpreters facilitate communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services in and out of the classroom in a variety of settings and activities with students, parents, staff and community groups, adjusting to the signing, educational and communication levels required.

Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus an American Sign Language/English interpreter program, coupled with demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language including the ability to adjust to the signing, educational, and communication levels required.

DEAF/BLIND INTERVENORS

Deaf/Blind Intervenors facilitate communication between deaf/blind students, other students and staff by providing intervenor services in and out of the classroom; providing information to help facilitate their participation in the visual/oral world around them; assist in planning and implementing behaviour management strategies, and monitoring and reinforcing behaviour.  Intervenors also reinforce the educational program by tutoring, adapting, or modifying classroom materials to meet the specialized needs of students.

Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance supplemented by course work in deaf/blind intervention, or one year relevant work experience.  Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language including the ability to adjust to the signing, educational and communication levels required as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a full range of students with special needs is required.

Applications for the above positions can be forwarded to:

Human Resources Department

Burnaby School District

5325 Kincaid Street

Burnaby BC  V5G 1W5

applications@sd41.bc.ca

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New Date: December ASL-English Storytime in Burnaby

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New Date: December Family Storytime in Sign Language and English at Burnaby Public Library
http://bpl.bc.ca/events/family-storytime-in-sign-language-and-english-at-tommy-douglas-0

Join a Deaf storyteller and a children’s librarian for stories, songs, rhymes and crafts presented in both American Sign Language and English. This is a free drop-in for children of all ages and abilities, together with a parent or caregiver. All families are welcome! Interpreters will be present.

New date: December 19. At Tommy Douglas Library in Burnaby: 7311 Kingsway, 604.522.3971.

Presented by Burnaby Public Library in partnership with Family and Community Services and Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at the Ministry of Children and Family Development. For more information, e-mail Randi at the library (Randi.Robin@bpl.bc.ca) or Roger at Family and Community Services (Roger.Chan@gov.bc.ca).

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