CRTC approves VRS for Canada!!!
http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=840439
More information:
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2014/2014-188.pdf
and see page 4.
CRTC is ordering that CAD have one of three seats on a provisional board of directors for VRS!!!
Submitted by CAD
Internet Scams & Spams workshop in Prince George
Enjoy the video with workshop details in ASL:
Text posting with full details & flyer link can be seen at: https://deafbc.ca/archives/8976
The Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program is pleased to be returning to Kelowna once again, in May, with an exciting newly revised workshop!
We are excited that we were able to secure an actual computer lab for us to use for this workshop at the Okanagan College. This will give workshop participants an opportunity to have hands-on experience on the computers in learning more about blocking spam and identifying scams.
See more details about the Saturday May 10th workshop:
Internet Scams & Spams workshop
What are the different Scams out there I should beware of?
Signs – How do I know it is real or fake?
How to Play it Smart
Hands-on experience using computers, how to block spam?
Who? Co-facilitated by Scott Jeffery & Lisa Anderson
When? Saturday May 10, 2014 @ 9:30am. – 4:30pm.
Where? Room E301 – Computer Lab, at the Okanagan College
Address: 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X7
To register/RSVP, please e-mail our Okanagan WBP Workshop Volunteer, Tami J. Ross at: tami.j.ross75@hotmail.com
For more details, including pictures, and Presenter’s photos and background information, please see flyer
Vlog coming soon with details in ASL. Thanks for your patience.
Please feel free to share away to your Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind friends anywhere in the Okanagan. Thank you.
Fourth Annual North Shore Art Crawl
Saturday & Sunday – April 26-27, 2014
11am to 5pm
Did you know that there are hundreds of talented artists and artisans working right here on the North Shore? Here is your chance to meet them and see where and how they work!
The North Shore Art Crawl is a free community arts festival which offers a great opportunity for the public to meet many diversely talented artists and view their work in both public galleries and working studios.
All participating artists and galleries will be listed in the North Shore Art Crawl brochure by location (15,000 copies). These will be widely distributed throughout the Lower Mainland to market the event, in addition to colour posters, newspaper ads, press releases and a social media campaign. Each registered participant is identified on this website with an artist profile and gallery images.
I will have my home open to the public for the
North Shore Art Crawl. This is at
300 – 380 Klahanie Court
West Vancouver, BC.
This is close to Capilano Road and Marine Drive.
604-988-6844..
artbyajb@gmail.com
http://nsartcrawl.ca
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A.J. Brown
http://www.handsandpurrs.ca
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ya69qwt
Twitter: http://twitter.com/artbyajb
Request for Proposals – No. 10006: AVLIC Canadian Evaluation System Review
Re-issue date: April 15, 2014 (Original issue date: March 13, 2014)
Click here to view the full RFP No. 10006 document and details. (www.avlic.ca/sites/default/files/docs/2014-04_RFP_No10006-CES_Review.pdf)
Click here to view this RFP announcement on the AVLIC website. (www.avlic.ca/RFP_No10006)
Contract Term:
The Contract will commence on or around May 30, 2014, to be completed no later than March 24, 2015.
Proposal Submission Deadlines:
• Receipt Confirmation Form: Proponents must complete and submit a Receipt Confirmation Form (Appendix C) on or before April 29, 2014, to be considered.
• Closing Date & Time: Final proposal must be received by 11am PDT on May 20, 2014.
Background
The Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC) is the national professional association and certifying body of sign language interpreters serving people who are Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing.
In 2010, AVLIC membership approved a 5-year strategic plan (2010-2015) for the association. Included in the plan were several goals for the AVLIC Canadian Evaluation System (CES), the testing system by which certification is granted.
Purpose of Request for Proposal (RFP)
Some of the strategic plan’s tasks related to the CES have been completed; however, in order to proceed with the remaining goals a review of the CES is required.
The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to engage a contractor to conduct an independent review of the AVLIC Canadian Evaluation System including all its phases – Phase One: Written Test of Knowledge, Phase Two: Preparation Phase, Phase Three: Test of Interpretation and Phase Four: Certification Maintenance. The review should include areas of success, areas that require improvement and recommendations on changes required to be able to achieve the CES goals as outlined in the strategic plan.
A similar RFP was issued by AVLIC in December 2012 (RFP No. 10004 – CES Review and Strategic Plan Implementation). There were no successful proposals submitted for that RFP. This RFP, No. 10006 – CES Review, differs from the former because it is not requesting the incumbent to implement changes to the CES, but only to review the system and make recommendations for changes.
Note: This RFP is open to anyone, not only to AVLIC members (see RFP for details). If you know of someone who has the skills and expertise to carry out this project, please forward them this link to the RFP (www.avlic.ca/RFP_No10006). AVLIC welcomes all proposals for consideration.
Workshop Design & Facilitation:
A Course For Social & Environmental Change Makers
Wednesdays & Fridays, May 14th to June 13, 2014
12:30pm – 5:30pm @ SFU Burnaby Campus
Cost: $0 – $500 sliding scale
ASL translation will be provided if requested before May 2nd
APPLY | MORE INFO
Passionate about social & environmental justice? Want to create positive change in the world? Develop your skills as a workshop designer and facilitator on topics that you care about! In this 5 week, 50 hour course, you will be introduced to a range of topics and tools that will aid you in designing effective workshops and presentations. You will be supported to gain and/or strengthen your skills in facilitating discussions on social and environmental justice issues in a safe and mutually supportive environment. As the course progresses, you will have the opportunity to design and practice facilitating your own presentation. This course is offered in partnership with Out on Campus. ASL translation is available if requested before May 2nd. Application deadline for the course is May 7th. More info is available here.
Come join us at BCRAD (BC Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf) for an afternoon of board games! Everyone more than welcome to come socialize, have fun, and sign up a storm. We will provide games but feel free to bring your own. Hope to see you there!
Saturday April 19, 2pm to 6pm
Heartwood Community Cafe
Vancouver, BC
Traditional Coast Salish Territories
Please visit our event page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/607620692663805/
Our website: www.bcrad.com
BC Living Independent Services is seeking an individual to act as an intervenor for an adult male who lives in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver. The gentleman is deaf and blind and requires a person who is also deaf and fluent in ASL. This is a weekend position, 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday, however the times can be flexible to attended special community events.
Resumes can be emailed to Tim Randles at tim@bclis.ca or faxed to 604-736-6001.
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