Interpreter at Vancouver Art Gallery 11am tour Sunday Dec 13th
Job Posting – Painter and Assistant Needed
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
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
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
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
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).
AVLIC Executive Director Job Posting
To view the Executive Director job posting please visit: http://www.avlic.ca/2015-12_ED_Job_Posting
A.J. Brown at the International Day of People with Disabilities event
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http://www.handsandpurrs.ca
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ya69qwt
Twitter: http://twitter.com/artbyajb
Living Nativity interpreted show in Kelowna, Saturday, December 12th at 4:30 pm!
Interpreter at Living Nativity Christmas Show
Willow Park Church on Highway 33
Saturday, December 12th
4:30PM
Come early to see the outside displays and get into the Spirit of Christmas!!!
Reserved seats for the Deaf Community in the front row on the Left Side.
Hope to see you all there!!!!
CAV November 2015 Update
Hello,
CAV continues to make solid progress in our work to build Canada’s new Video Relay Service.
In September, we told you that we have a two-step procurement process in place to:
- acquire the technology platform that will power our VRS system, and
- select the video interpreter providers who will provide call centre interpreting services in ASL and LSQ.
This procurement work is advancing well, and we anticipate that we will have additional news to share with you in the coming weeks.
While building the VRS service is our number 1 priority, CAV is also working hard to become more acquainted with Canada’s vibrant Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities and to get their ideas about VRS.
- On October 24, Lisa Anderson-Kellett, one of CAV’s Board Directors, gave an update on our progress to the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf.
- On November 14, CAV’s Executive Director Sue Decker was pleased to meet with the Ontario Association of the Deaf and the Toronto Association of the Deaf at their annual general meetings.
At both meetings, people responded enthusiastically about the VRS coming to Canada. As we move into 2016, our goal is to meet more people face-to-face for discussions about the opportunities that VRS will bring to our lives. We are making history together – it is an exciting time!
We will also be making history this month when CAV launches its new website. This will be a place you can go to get news and information about the implementation of VRS. You will also be able to sign up for regular email updates.
We will be in touch again with another update in early December.
Thank you and best wishes.






