DEAFBC

University of Regina, University of Alberta (Peikoff Chair of Deaf Studies) and Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services present

Western Canada Conference on ASL English Bilingual Education
“The State of the Art in Language and Literacy Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students”

A reminder that the American Sign Language (ASL) and English Bilingual Education conference which will be held at the University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan on October 17, 2014.

Registration is now open and can be accessed via the Registration Information Link. The early bird registration deadline is July 31, 3014.

The theme of the conference will be “The State of the Art in Language and Literacy Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.” Guest speakers include Jim Cummins (University of Toronto, OISE), Robert Hoffmeister, (Boston University, Kristin Snoddon (Carleton University), and Charlotte Enns (University of Manitoba), This conference is sponsored by the University of Regina, the David Peikoff Chair of Deaf Studies and the Western Canadian Centre of Deaf Studies at the University of Alberta and the Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society (SDHHS).

Despite current advances in technology such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices literacy rates continue to remain problematic for many DHH children and youth. Current research on the use of ASL in a bilingual bicultural context will be explored with a view to implementing a culturally responsive approach to language and literacy development of DHH students. Scholars in the field have recognized that research-based knowledge should underpin any and all initiatives in the education for DHH students. The conference will provide directions, approaches and resources that are defined as cutting edge and reflect best practices.

Please see the Important Dates and Registration Fee link for more information.

PLAN – Planned Life Advocacy Network

Suite 260 – 3665 Kingsway Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2
Telephone: 604.439.9566
Fax: 604.439.7001
www.plan.ca

We are looking for Community Connectors – personal network facilitators who connect people with one another. If you are a natural connector of people, we would like to hear from you!

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) supports Community Connectors to build personal networks around people who are socially isolated. Our belief is that we are all happier, safer and more secure when surrounded by a network of people who love and care about us. This is an amazing opportunity to help people discover and nurture meaningful friendships and connections with others.

The successful candidate will work alongside an energetic, friendly, athletic young man who lives in Vancouver and is passionate about sports (particularly hockey). He is looking for a connector to help make connections with those who share the same active lifestyle, as well as is able to communicate through ASL and has a willingness to be involved in the Deaf community.

If any of these descriptions resonate with you, we would love to meet you! Please send us your cover letter and resume (found at the following link: http://plan.ca/community-connectors/).

Additional information:

• the position is VERY part-time (approximately 4 to 8 hours per month), with flexible work hours (depending on your schedule and the schedule of the person you connect for)
• the starting contract wage is $22.00 per hour
• a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle is preferred but not essential
• a current criminal record check is required
• we ask for a minimum commitment of one year
• basic computer and Internet skills are a must
• preference is given to those who have experience facilitating groups and working independently

Born on March 11,1952 and passed away on September 27, 2013

Allan was born in Mount Vernon, BC as a Hard of Hearing Aboriginal. Later, he was adopted and surrounded with love, friends and laughters. He died peacefully with his loving wife, Annette, of almost 24 years, at his hospital bedside.

A Memorial Service of Allan’s Hope and Life will be celebrated at Aldergrove, BC at the Gospel Chapel on on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 1pm. The address is 26580-29 Avenue, 2 block west of the Aldergrove High School.

Please spread the word to others!

ASL invitation

AVLIC President Christie Reaume invites all Deaf Interpreters and members to attend an AVLIC Deaf Interpreter membership criteria meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 5:30pm during the AVLIC 2014 conference at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

In the past, AVLIC has consulted with Deaf interpreters, members and Affiliate Chapters which recommended membership criteria for Deaf people to become Deaf Interpreter members of AVLIC. Since that time, AVLIC has been contacted by some Deaf Interpreters with feedback about the criteria. To address this and to gather even more feedback, AVLIC is hosting a meeting at the AVLIC 2014 conference. The meeting will be moderated by Nigel Howard.

All Deaf Interpreters are invited to attend; you do not have to be an AVLIC member to share your feedback on the AVLIC Deaf Interpreter membership criteria. In addition, there is no conference fee to attend this meeting.

If you are not able to attend the meeting on July 9, 2014, a video of your feedback can be sent to AVLIC Vice President Jocelyn Mark Blanchet by e-mail: vicepresident@avlic.ca

If you know other Deaf Interpreters who have feedback for AVLIC but they cannot attend the meeting, please forward them a link to the video invitation (http://youtu.be/z4BE-CeVjlA) and ask them to send video feedback to AVLIC Vice President Jocelyn Mark Blanchet by e-mail: vicepresident@avlic.ca

First-time Deaf Interpreter Application Criteria

ASL version of Deaf interpreter application criteria

Due to the absence of Deaf Interpreter Education Programs, Active Deaf interpreters, on the initial application year only, must submit documentation to the Administrative Manager (which will also be reviewed by the AVLIC Board). For a full listing of documentation and a copy of the Deaf Interpreter Application Documentation Form, please contact the AVLIC office.

To view more details on how to become a member, visit our FAQ page and click on the question “How do I become a member of AVLIC?”.

Read this announcement on the AVLIC website.

Here’s a look at the DYT shirt for this summer!
Caption options are available on YouTube.
More videos are available on our DYT channel.
DYT 2014

http://youtu.be/vAxydK7Iafc

I’m fostering a sweet dog who needs a forever home. She has fear aggression and is not good with children. She needs a home that would give her positive training. She’s also deaf as well. She needs a firm and confident owner. Is there a future owner out there that would be interested in this sweetie? She’s only 2 years old and had a rough start in life where she was put in a kennel for 2 years with no human interaction and having food thrown in her kennel. She’s a reject by the breeder due to her deafness. I see so much potential in her and she will make a wonderful pet to someone who is very athletic and does positive training as well. She does not do well at home alone and has anxiety issues and does not do well in a crate due to her past. Home check would be required as well. And the previous people who rescued her would like to keep in touch with the new owners.

Thanks so much.

$550 For a student / working person non smoker- July 1st, 1 bedr./bathr. (westview/28 st)

Nice size bedroom and bathroom upstairs in a townhouse; clean – window’s view on -north- on pine -trees. Bed/bedding, huge desk, lamp, chair, closet, new mini fridge.
Close to shoping , mountain, beaches, above hwy – 20 minutes to Edgemont Village
– Needed roommate to share with 2 females-( mom+daughter). It is also great for a person with ASL and a student – and also temporarily – a year or 2
All furnished – hardwood floors – radiant heating- kitchen / laundry shared. Wifi incl. Heat incl. Swimming pool in the complex. No pets sorry!Just one person, please. Please leave an e-mail and phone text if interested.
thanks

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nvn/roo/4511334960.html

Hello everyone,

We welcome everyone to come meet at:

Where: Tim Hortons Coffee, between McDonald, Rona and Wal-mart.
2501 58 Ave
Vernon, BC
When: June 27th, Friday
6:30pm – 10pm