BCDSF 40th Gala
ATTENTION!!
Are you thinking of going to the BC Deaf Sports Federation’s 40th Anniversary on October 17, 2015, but still haven’t bought a ticket yet?? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Tickets are available only until September 15th!! Last chance!! GO & BUY NOW at www.bcdeafsports.bc.ca!
Come join us in glamour & celebration to support the organization!!
See you there!
40th Gala Committee
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.
Four Saturdays from 2:00 to 3:00 PM: September 19, October 24, November 14, and December 12. 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).
WFD Human Right Officer – Job Posting
The WFD is seeking a Human Rights Officer (HRO) as a maternity leave substitute to be commenced on 1 December 2015 until 31 October 2016.
For further enquiries, or to apply, please email Ms Meri Hyrske-Fischer, Team Leader: info (at) wfdeaf.org.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 24 September at 17.00 (Finnish time).View the job posting by clicking here
WBP Open Meeting in Fraser Valley
WBP Open Meeting – Fraser Valley
Presented by: Kristen Pranzl, Tara Nesbitt
& Lisa Anderson
Learn About:
Come meet the new WBP Program Coordinator!
Find out any changes or future plans for WBP?
Want to share feedback and ideas?
Curious about “What is Psychotherapy?”
Dates: Tuesday September 22, 2015
Time: 6:00 – 8:30pm.
Where: Clearbrook Library
32320 George Ferguson Way
Abbotsford, BC V2T 6N4
Registration/RSVP: WBP.Workshops@vch.ca for Interpreter Requests
E-mail before: September 15, 2015
TD Tree Days 2015
We would love to invite you and other members of your community to participate in our ASL interpreted event happening in two locations in your region:
1) October 4th at Salmon River Natural Area – Billy Brown Road at 96 Ave, Langley, BC. To register for this event, please use this link: https://www.tdtreedays.com/en-ca/events/268-salmon-river-natural-area/public_registrations/group_signup/412fefb60384a17e37b9e6676ef60682b8dc96e7
2) October 18th at Lower Hume Park – 660 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC. To register for this event, please use this link: https://www.tdtreedays.com/en-ca/events/407-lower-hume-park/public_registrations/group_signup/935862c658762f936bfddca8f8c6cc50838c866e
Deaf-Blind Workshop Afternoon Workshop Topic Change
Hello Deaf-Blind community,
The WBP is pleased to announce that we have changed the workshop topic for the afternoon part of the Deaf-Blind workshop on
September 19, 2015.
From 1:00 – 3:00pm., we will have TRANSIT SAFETY workshop provided by BC’s Transit Police. GVAD and the WBP felt it was an important topic to provide for Deaf-Blind community members sooner rather than later. We will reschedule the “What is Psychotherapy?” workshop for the Deaf-Blind audience in the near future.
Thank you to the GVAD for bringing this topic to our attention.
Please see updated flyer in attachment for more details of this presentation. If you want me to pull out the text from the PDF and paste in e-mail, please let me know.
Please let us know you will be coming BEFORE SEPTEMBER 4th, so we can make sure we have enough interpreters for everyone.
Victoria Fringe Festival!
ASL Interpretation will be available Saturday September 5th, 3:45PM at the Langham Court Theatre.
Here is our facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1072673356079031/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1072673356079031/
Here is a blurb on our show:
The improv troupe Whistling Kettle is in the Victoria 2015 Fringe Festival with our show The Other Side of Alive! This is our first Fringe Fest, and our most personal show yet!
The Other Side of Alive is an improv show that will investigate mortality, death, and how these impact life. We use the humour and creativity of improv to produce an honest and compelling show that will start the conversation about “The Other Side of Alive”. It’s the kind of show that will tug your heart strings, tickle your funny bone and maybe even activate your tear ducts!I would really appreciate if you could help spread the word about our show, we are excited to be featuring the support of an ASL Interpreter on September 5th, and to continue with our journey of working to create more accessible artistic spaces.
Here are the show details:
Dates
Friday, Aug. 28 6:45 PM
Saturday, Aug. 29 9:45 PM
Sunday, Aug. 30 7:15 PM
Thursday, Sept. 3 8:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 5 3:45 PM with an ASL Interpreter
Sunday, Sept. 6 5:45 PM
Location
Langham Court Theatre
805 Langham Crt, Victoria, BCHow to buy tickets
Tickets are available online or at the door and are 9$ for students and seniors or 11$ for general admission.
Project Everybody
We’re excited to launch the 2015 Project EveryBODY campaign with the first of a five part event series.
Join us for an evening of Film, Art and Inspiration on September 16th 2015!
The Project EveryBODY International DisAbility Film, Art, and Culture Festival is happening on September 16th at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in downtown Vancouver (Yaletown). Soak up the electric atmosphere and take in some of the finest examples of creativity that Vancouver has to offer!
Our 6th year of the film festival comes with the addition of local films, live performance, poetry, music and an art exhibition and sale. The Art Exhibition and Sale is happening between 2pm-8pm with live music throughout the event.
The main evening event kicks off at 6:00pm and will include award winning short films and live performances.
This year’s festival is a community collaboration that is:
Sponsored by: Open Door Group, Vancity, The City of Vancouver, Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, and PosAbilities.
And is in Partnership with: Neil Squire Society, Spinal Cord Injury BC, Community Living British Columbia, Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation, and many more.
Film, Art and Culture Festival details:
Wednesday September 16th, 2015 Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
- Art exhibition and sale | 2:00pm – 8:00pm | All welcome – no RSVP required
- Films & performances | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Arrive earlier for pre-show reception
- Must RSVP for 6:00pm films and performances | www.peb2015filmfest.eventbrite.ca
Event is by donation at the door | Wheelchair accessible | ASL interpreters, CART, and Audio Description will be available.
RSVP NOW BY CLICKING THIS HERE
The Project EveryBODY Series led by Open Door Group, is a campaign driven by a collaboration of various community organizations, businesses and the City of Vancouver. The project’s intended impact is to promote an “inclusive Vancouver” through providing high profile opportunities that truly showcase and celebrate the talents of persons with disabilities through arts and culture, employment, social connection and recreational opportunities.
Take note of the Project Everybody event series:
- September 16th, 2015:
- September 21st, 2015:
- October 29th, 2015:
- November 19th, 2015:
The four events lead up to a HUGE celebration on December 3rd, at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in recognition of the UN designated International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Check out www.projecteverybody.ca for more information!
Like us on Facebook : projecteverybody
Follow us on Twitter: @PRJEveryBody
WBP Fall 2015 Schedule
Hello BC Deaf Community,
The WBP is pleased to release its preliminary events schedule for Fall 2015, here in picture, text and in PDF format, at this link:
Note: Look out for upcoming individual event, group & workshop flyers for more information soon.
WBP Schedule around British Columbia:
Fall 2015 Dates: Topic: *Location:
September 3rd start Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Group Burnaby, BC
September 19 Deaf-Blind Open Meeting & Workshop Burnaby, BC
September 22 Open Meeting-Fraser Valley Abbotsford, BC
September 24 Workshop – Healthy Eating & Nutrition Burnaby, BC
October 1st start Group – Healthy Eating & Nutrition Burnaby, BC
October 3&4 Workshop – Internet Scams & Spam Victoria, BC
October 30&31 Workshop – Get Rid of Your Clutter! Nanaimo, BC
*Note: We are still working out details to plan for Fraser Valley, Prince George & Kelowna events and workshops.
More lists of events to come!
Workshop Contact: lisa.anderson@vch.ca
Groups Referrals & Open Meeting Contact Program Coordinator: kristen.pranzl@vch.ca
Residential Care and Community Inclusion Positions Available
Position Type: Casual positions available, Some part-time opportunities
Location: Greater Vancouver Lower Mainland, British Columbia
Compensation: $18.06 per hour – as per Community Living Collective Agreement
Do you believe in equality and an inclusive community where all members have an opportunity to share their gifts?
Do you want to learn and grow while making a positive contribution to someone’s life?
Do you want to work in an environment that provides growth and opportunities to explore new paths?
posAbilities may be looking for you!
Key Responsibilities and Duties Include:
• Advocate for people’s desires and choices
• Promote independence and provide opportunities for people to learn and practice new skills, assisting individuals in developing and promoting their gifts, talents, qualities and abilities
• Know and practice each individual’s method of communication and encourage individuals to develop and expand their methods of communication
• Participate in the development, implementation and ongoing documentation of Personal Service Plans (PSPs)
• Support individuals with their personal care needs and assist in maintaining a standard which will ensure that they are seen positively by their friends, family and community
• Support persons served to develop and maintain fulfilling relationships with family, friends and neighbours
• Administer medication, arrange for travel, and maintain appropriate documentation and records
• Maintain positive working relationships with all professionals involved in the care of the individuals
Experience, Education and Attributes Required:
• A strong commitment to the philosophy of people with challenges living and working in the community
• A degree or certification in human services or a related discipline or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Experience in working with people who live with physical, mental or social barriers
• A commitment to ensuring that the Human Rights of our persons served are protected
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team setting, with an emphasis on leadership, self-initiative, patience, maturity and tact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of the local community’s resources and services provided
• Current Community Care 1st Aid and CPR level B or C
• Mandt System training, Current TB test
• Medical Note from physician certifying ability to safely perform duties required
• Criminal Record Check for Children and Vulnerable Adults – clearance required January 2013
Additional Assets that we find valuable:
• Class four driver’s license
• American Sign Language (ASL) of any level
Who are We?
posAbilities assists persons with developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and healthy lives by partnering with the community to provide a comprehensive range of personcentered services for individuals and the families who care for them. Residential Care and Community Inclusion workers provide daily support to people with. developmental disabilities in their homes and in community inclusion programs. We have openings in our programs and residences in Vancouver, Burnaby, New West, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Richmond and Maple Ridge areas for both casual and part-time staff.
Interested parties please contact us with cover letter and resume and hours preferred via
careers@posAbilities.ca. Please note, while we would like to connect with everyone interested in this position, only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Source: http://ca.indeed.com/rc/clk?jk=22f8ec3712fd8449
TD Tree Days
TD Tree Days: Deaf Community Plantings – Lower MainlandInline images 1
Want to plant some trees and do your part to promote positive ecology growth? There will be Interpreters present at all dates and locations.
Description: Building on the success of its inaugural Deaf Community planting in 2014, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation is hosting 10 Deaf Community Plantings in nine communities nationwide. TD will provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at each site to facilitate communication between Deaf and Hearing volunteers.
Langley, BC – Salmon River Natural Area – Oct 4
New Westminster, BC – Lower Hume Park – Oct 18
For more information click here:
https://www.tdtreedays.com/en-ca/blogs/284#.VdUDQ2DkRUS
*Please note dates and sites are subject to change
