Job Posting – ASL Rater Facilitator
AVLIC’s Canadian Evaluation System (CES) is Seeking an ASL Rater Facilitator
Start date: May 16, 2014 (in addition to May 23, 24, 25, 30 and June 1, 2014)
Deadline for applications: April 15, 2014
Location: within Canada (travel required; travel expenses paid)
ASL Version of the Job Posting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnLkmR-BpjI&feature=youtu.be
English Version of the Job Posting
http://www.avlic.ca/sites/default/files/docs/2014-03_ASL_Rater_Facilitator-Job_Posting.pdf
Click here to read this job posting on the AVLIC website (http://www.avlic.ca/ASL_Rater_Facilitator)
Job Posting – Client Advocate
The Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center is pleased to inform you that we have a position opening for a Client Advocate in our Seattle office. The ideal candidate would have the following experience/skills:
· Fluent in ASL
· Knowledge of Deaf culture
· Knowledge of Deaf, Deaf-Blind and hard of hearing legal rights
· A minimum of two years of experience in case management
· Proficient in written English
· Bachelor’s degree
· Strong computer skills.
For more information visit our careers page at http://www.hsdc.org/about-us/careers/
Abilities Expo
Abilities Expo
at the Roundhouse Community Centre,
191 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
Monday, April 14, 12 30 to 4 30.
The event will bring together people with disabilities with more than 25 service providers, who will be offering displays and demos and will be available to answer all your accessibility questions.
It’s about learning, sharing and networking – promoting community solutions to disability issues.
Come along and make contact with people offering resources that you are entitled to. Topics covered will include employment, finances, adaptive devices, accessible technology, sport, leisure and lifestyle.
Abilities Expo 2014 will run between 12:30 and 4:30pm on April 14 at Vancouver’s Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews – the intersection of Davie & Pacific.) It’s just across the road from the fully accessible Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain station; there is pay parking available.
More info here: Steve Street, 604 688 6464 ext 115
sstreet@disabilityfoundation.org
connectra.org/events
Volunteer sign language interpreters are
provided by Douglas College.
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A.J. Brown
http://www.handsandpurrs.ca
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ya69qwt
Twitter: http://twitter.com/artbyajb
Wireless Plan Options – Rogers
For more information, go to http://www.rogersdirect.ca and type the passcode 249082186 to login.
Discover Your iPad Workshop
Discover Your iPad Workshop
this Wednesday, April 9th 5:30pm-6:30pm
This Wednesday, April 9th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm the Apple Store at Metropolis in Metrotown will be having a workshop called Discover Your iPad.
The workshop will be in ASL.
The workshop is free but you must reserve your spot online.
If you are interested in attending, go to the website http://www.apple.com/ca/retail/metrotown/ to reserve your spot.
Scroll down the page to Upcoming Events. Click Reserve beside the event on Wednesday, April 9th titled Discover Your iPad (ASL). You will need to have an Apple ID to sign in to reserve. If you do not have an Apple ID you can create one when you try to reserve.
Get Rid of Your Clutter! WBP Workshop in Prince George
Get Rid of Your Clutter!
Make Room for Living Well
Feel overwhelmed, anxious and worry about your mess?
Don’t know how or where to start?
Learn the positive benefits of living without clutter &
How to organize & stay organized!
Who? Leanor Vlug
When? Sunday April 27, 2014
Time? 9:30am. – 4:30pm.
Where? B.C.G.E.U., 1070 – 4th Avenue, Prince George, BC
Please RVSP (register) with the WBP Workshop Volunteers:
Ian Macalister, South of Prince George, e-mail: icmac@xplornet.com
Chris Pedersen, North of Prince George, e-mail: chris.pedersen@hotmail.ca
For more information, workshop description, photo, background and biography of the workshop presenter, see the flyer here
The WAVE Spring 2014 Newsletter
Dear Subscriber,
We are pleased to send you the Spring 2014 Newsletter from the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, your one-stop source for information and services.
A sneak peek at what’s inside…
· Notice of Annual General Meeting
· Remembering an Amazing Woman
· Nomination Committee Report
· Proposed By-Law Changes
· A Story of Rising to the Challenge
The Wave Newsletter – Spring 2014
*CORRECTION NOTICE:
In the Spring 2014 edition of The WAVE Newsletter; the article titled “Spring Musings from the Executive Director”, Wendy Bruce’s name did not appear in the list of Board Members that were thanked for their service. This omission was an error as Ms. Bruce is indeed an effective and valued Board Member. The article author, Susan Masters and the newsletter Editor, Ruth Blackburn sincerely apologize for the omission.*
Hands-on Internet Scams & Spam WBP Workshop in Prince George
Hello all,
WBP is pleased to be returning to Prince George once again, at the end of April, with 2 exciting workshops!
We are excited that we were able to secure an actual computer lab for us to use for the first workshop at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). 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 Saturday’s 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 April 26, 2014 @ 9:30am. – 4:30pm.
Where? Computer Lab, at UNBC – University of Northern British Columbia (we will post Room number and arrows on campus to help you find the right room)
Address: 3333 University Drive, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
To register, please e-mail either one of our two North BC WBP Workshop Volunteers:
Ian Macalister, South of Prince George, e-mail: icmac@xplornet.com
Chris Pedersen, North of Prince George: chris.pedersen@hotmail.ca
For more details, including pictures, and Presenter’s photos and background information, view the flyer here
WFD Statement at the Opening of the 11th Session of the CRPD Committee
In this video, Dr. Joseph Murray, in International Sign (IS), delivers the issues and concerns of the WFD – World Federation of the Deaf and all Deaf, HH and Deaf-Blind community members in the world to the 11th Session of the UN – United Nations CRPD – Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities Committee.
In this fascinating video, the WFD shares 3 main concerns, including a point about medical professionals impacting Deaf education. Video is close-captioned.
You can also follow WFD President, Colin Allen on Twitter @WFDPresident for more updates.
WFD also has a FB pagehttps://www.facebook.com/Wfdeaf.org
CHHA YAN Peer Support Program Mix n’ Mingle Event
Have you ever struggled in your academic & social life because of your deafness or hearing loss? Did you ever wonder if you are alone? If your answer is YES to either of the questions, then come out to CHHA YAN Peer Support Program Mix n’ Mingle Event, where you will find many other Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults who have had similar experiences. Be inspired by their stories of success, how they overcame the challenges that faced them! Connect yourself with one of the Adults and work together to develop a strategy which can contribute to your own success! Space is limited, so register ASAP!
More About Sean Forbes
Sean Forbes is soon coming to Calgary and Vancouver! The Vancouver performance will be on Friday May 2, and the Calgary performance will be on May 3, 2014.
Here are some links, for community members and the public to read or watch to learn more about who Sean Forbes is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Forbes
Like his Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/deafandloud
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/user/seanforbes
Follow him on Twitter: @seanforbes
Website: http://deafandloud.com/
Deaf representatives at CRPD Session share an important message to the UN
This excellent video demonstrates the hard work of Deaf people at the international level working on the human rights issues, specifically the WFD CRPD Committee. They are currently at the United Nations(UN) Convention for the Rights of People with Disabilities(CRPD) session in Geneva, Switzerland.
See/watch how Joseph Murray shares an important message from the Deaf community to the members of the UN in this video:
The 11th Session of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Webcast is now available in (International Sign) at this link:
http://www.treatybodywebcast.org/treaty-body-webcast-ii/
Follow WFD in Facebook, they have a FB Page you can join by clicking the Like: World Federation of the Deaf – Official at https://www.facebook.com/Wfdeaf.org
Follow Colin Allen, WFD President, in Twitter at: @WFDPresident
