New Canada Revenue Agency video series for persons with disabilities
We are very pleased to share with you the newly released CRA Video Series: Tax Measures for Persons with Disabilities which I hope will be of interest to your organization and your clients.
This video series is intended to help individuals with a disability, or the people who support them, find the answers to some of the key questions related to tax measures that may apply to them. It is divided into ten segments, ranging from 1 to 13 minutes in length, and totals just over 1 hour. It covers many relevant topics such as the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), medical expenses, the caregiver amount, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
The video can be viewed directly on the CRA website or downloaded for offline viewing. Each video segment comes with Closed Captions which can be viewed by clicking the CC at the bottom right-hand corner of the video player. There is also a transcript available for each segment as well as a related links listing for more information.
I would like to encourage you to share any feedback you have after watching the video either by completing our online comments form.
I do have limited quantities of the video on DVD. Please let me know if a DVD copy would be beneficial to you and I can arrange for one to be sent out.
CRA Website: www.cra.gc.ca
I would also like to direct you attention to our website and our pages specifically for Persons with Disabilities: www.cra.gc.ca/disabilities. These pages contain topics of interest for persons with disabilities including a “What’s New” section, links to relevant forms and publications, links to other related topics, and links to relevant Government partners.
Deaf-Blind Awareness Week Performance Flyer
Deaf-Blind Awareness Week Performance Flyer – Non-graphics version
The top 1/3 of the page is black background. Left corner has picture of Vinnie (with black cap worn backwards, wearing glasses, with a big grey mustache, wearing black shirt) and Johnnie (with full dark beard, wearing the British ‘flag’ shirt). White text on black background at top right has “Johnnie & Vinnie Present Thursday Night Live Deaf-Blindhood Variety Show” and under the picture in centre: “A fundraiser for Intervenor Services for the BC Deaf-Blind Community.”
Below this – with white background and black text is information about the event:
Thursday June 26, 2014
Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. Performance at 7:00 p.m.
Vancouver Community College
Auditorium – Room 2010
1155 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Refreshments, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle.
Special T-shirts will be sold after the performance.
TICKETS: $25.00 each
Deadline to buy tickets: June 19, 2014.
Contact: Karen Ursulak (karurs@icloud.com)
Susan Birley (sgbirley@me.com)
Come join the fun!
Sponsored by:
Deaf-Blind Planning Committee?????GVAD Logo
Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf
ASL & Deaf Studies at Vancouver Community College?VCC logo
Pride Events with BCRAD
Come join us for signing picnic with BCRAD at East Side Pride as the first of our series of events with Vancouver Pride!
We will be on the grass near the front row of the stage, with blankets. ASL interpretation will be provided!
Please email us at info@bcrad.com if you have any questions about the event or accessibility itself.
See you soon!
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Text on image says: BCRAD at EAST SIDE PRIDE, June 28, noon to 6pm at Grandview Park. Come join us for a signing picnic! Look for the BCRAD sign near the stage. We have a front row seat in a grassy area. There will be an ASL interpreter.
Background image is vector type of image with grass on the bottom and leading up to the top is clouds and a blue sky. At the top shows multicoloured flags.
Volunteer ASL interpreter for a Deaf woman
Location is in Langley, BC and further information to be given to any of those who are interested with interpreting for a Deaf woman. Possible help with traveling costs. Please contact Rev. David S. Nielsen at pastordsn@telus.net or text to 778.554.0821 or fax to 604.572.4274 for further information.
Much appreciation to those who are willing to provide their “public goods.”
Thank you!
David
Western Canada Conference on ASL English Bilingual Education
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”
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend 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. 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 Canada Centre for 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.
WCCSD
email: wccsd@ualberta.ca
BC Accessibility Summit
The BC Accessibility Summit (final meeting) will be from 10:00am until Noon (PST) on Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
To give all British Columbians the opportunity to be part of the Summit, we will be live-streaming the Summit province-wide on the website, starting at 10:00am (PST) on Monday, June 16, 2014. The live-stream broadcast will be closed captioned and signed through an ASL interpreter.
We are also working with community partners to offer public viewing spaces around the province where people can gather together to watch the Summit.
For more information on the Summit, the webcast, and the public viewing spaces please visit the website at http://engage.gov.bc.ca/disabilitywhitepaper/
Camping Stuff for Sale
Hello people,
I am de-cluttering my place, and wish to sell all of my camping stuff (will not sell items by item).
Almost A to Z camping stuff… for an excellent starter or supplementary for growing family.
Interested people has to take the whole set. Click here to view the list of camping stuff
please serious inquiry; email me at vchauvet@shaw.ca
