Vision/Hearing Resources Open House 2014
4th ANNUAL
VISION / HEARING RESOURCES OPEN HOUSE
Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre
12150 224 Street
Maple Ridge B.C.
Saturday, March 8, 2014: 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
Sponsored by The Maple Ridge Lions Club
Contact For More Information
mapleridgelionsclub.org
Brian Hetherington 604 467 2696
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
CNIB Services and CNIB Shop
-skills, services and equipment for the vision impaired
Outreach Services: Fraser Valley Regional Library
-6000 audio books delivered to homebound FVRL customers
Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
-to promote awareness for equal access to benefits and opportunities
Canadian Council of the Blind
-guidance, education, resources, public awareness, social, recreation
Blind Beginnings
-encouraging, enriching, empowering blind children to reach potential
BC Guide Dogs Services
-providing vision, hearing & special skills dogs
VCC –programs for Visually Impaired Adults
-programs, courses, guidance for those with vision loss
Able Tech
-help see what you’ve been missing
Clarity Canada
-video magnification cameras
Future Aids
-braille books and useful products for those with vision loss
VocalEye
-audio description for live theatre
BC Blind Sports
-participate in a healthy, active lifestyle through physical activities
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Parks and Recreation Services
-enjoy recreational and fitness activities
Maple Ridge Municipal Advisory Committee
-explore accessibility issues
Soft Feet
-in the home foot care
Fraser Health Lifeline
-help at the push of a button
The Seniors Network
-community members to improve the health, well-being of seniors
Transit MVI Canadian Bus Inc. HandyDART
-accessibility and scheduling for your transportation needs
Crystal Vision and Hearing Centre
-providing vision & hearing services in Maple Ridge since 1996
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
-equipment, products and services to help cope with hearing loss
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association –BC Region
-reduce barriers by supportive environments, education, resources
VCC –Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults
-courses for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind & deafened adults
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind Well Being Program
Provincial Deaf, Hard of Hearing Services
T911 update
The Canadian Association of the Deaf shares the following information from the committee made up of consumer disability group representatives, which includes Frank Folino (CAD) and Mandy Conlon (Canadian Hearing Society).
Over the past few months there has been a lot of progress to report and some details to clarify. I will try to simply things in bullet points below. Please feel free to contact me directly if you need some help in understanding what is happening with texting to 911 in your area.
1. What is happening on January 24th?
On January 24th the technical part of texting to 911 will be available. This means that all cell phone companies and some 911 call centres will have the ability to send and receive text messages through the 911 system. This does not mean you will be able to actually use the system yet. It is NOT ready to accept texting in all areas.
2. When will I be able to use T9-1-1 in my area?
No one will be able to use T9-1-1 on January 24th. The technical part is ready but the 911 call centres do not have their technical piece ready or their in house protocols ready to properly answer calls. The system must be working properly before it is ready for you to use. Lots of testing in each area must be done first to ensure your safety. One a call centre is ready to accept texting for emergency purposes it will be announced locally and through a website.
3. Where can I get more information about T9-1-1?
On January 24th a press release will be sent out and a new website developed by the CWTA (The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association) will be available. This website will post a lot of information about
T9-1-1 including which areas will have the service and which ones do not, how to register and make a call.
4. When will my region/city have the T9-1-1 service?
The website will keep everyone updated when your region is ready to accept texting to 911. Do not rely on texting to 911 until you are sure your region/city is ready.
5. Registration
You must register for the service. Instructions on how to register will be available as soon as the first call centre is ready.
6. How do I use texting to 911?
Instructions on how to make a text call to 911 will be posted on the website. ASL and LSQ videos will be available on how to make a text call to 911 on this website.
PLEASE REMEMBER DO NOT USE TEXTING TO 911 UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOUR CITY IS READY! IF YOU DIAL 911 AND YOUR CITY IS NOT READY YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE CALL CENTRE.
SENDING A TEXT DIRECTLY TO 911 DOES NOT WORK.
ASL Tutor Wanted
We are a homeschooling family of 3 kids looking for private ASL lessons in North Vancouver. My eldest son is HOH. We have daytime availability. If you are interested, please email me at: purcelldeb@gmail.com. Thank you!
Job Posting – Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
National Science Infrastructure
Victoria – British Columbia
AD-3
This is a 2 years term position.
Background
Working with clients and partners, the National Research Council Canada provides strategic research, innovation support, scientific and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada’s current and future industrial and societal needs. Guided by our core values of impact, accountability, leadership, integrity and collaboration, NRC is a dynamic and vibrant organization that, in its ongoing evolution, is seeking an Administrative Assistant.
Your challenge
The Administrative Assistant is located at NRC Herzberg, Programs in Astronomy and Astrophysics, at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, BC.
NRC Herzberg is Canada’s gateway to the stars. In addition to operating the government’s observatories and a national astronomy data centre, we develop advanced scientific instruments for astronomical observatories in collaboration with industrial partners — bringing out-of-this-world technology back down to Earth. The Administrative Assistant role supports these activities by providing a broad range of administrative support in a collaborative environment.
13th Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Lunch
To find more information about our event, please contact Tuen Chan or Sandra Fennings from the flyer
BCDSF – Job Posting
BC Deaf Sports would like to announce the availability of a paid position – Access Programming Coordinator.
If interested, please refer to the job posting for more details: Posting
More questions? Contact BCDSF office by email – info@bcdeafsports.bc.ca
Please reply with attached application or mail to our office no later than January 21st.
Mailing Address:
Attention: Leonor Johnson
BC Deaf Sports Federation
#4-320 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC
V3L 1A6
Deaf Dog Needing a Home
Stanley the wire haired jack russel.
You see, stanley is deaf.
He is about 2 years old
Loves to snuggle, eat and sleep
he is not a very high energy dog
perfectly happy in your lap or lounging on a couch
Very gentle with kids
He never barks.
Stanley is looking for a good home because he needs a safe home that can provide daily attention to him.
He needs a home with at least one person that is always home to keep him company.
Asking 100$ adoption fee. We have a leash, toys and dishes for him.
For more information please view the craigslist posting: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/pet/4276610854.html
Consultation requested from experienced Deaf filmmaker or videographer
Project Description:
BC Early Hearing Program is in the process of making a short video (12-15 minutes) for parents of babies newly identified as being Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This video is being developed in consultation with the BCEHP Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mentor Working Group. This group includes Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals as well as parent representatives from three parent organizations (FNDC, CHHA-BC, Hands and Voices-BC). This short video will provide families the opportunity to “meet” a range of teens and adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Some of these individuals use ASL and some use spoken language. The Learning and Development team at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre will be working with the BC Early Hearing Program on this video project.
Consultation from Deaf film maker/videographer requested:
BC Early Hearing Program is seeking consultation from an experienced Deaf filmmaker or videographer. This consultation will focus on the technical aspects related to filming ASL. Time required will include an initial meeting with project team, and consultation during two shooting periods. This consultation will be required in late January-early February.
Interested applicants:
Please forward the following to Susan Lane at slane@cw.bc.ca on or before Friday, January 17th, 2014
• Resume including a summary of training, experience, and completed projects
Samples of videos/films you have been involved in (hyperlink or attachment)
• References
• Hourly rate
An interdisciplinary team, including individuals with media expertise, will be reviewing the resumes. Consideration of resumes will include review of qualifications (proven expertise), relevant training or education, work samples and “value adds”.
We Run Hong Kong: Blind runners Fearless Dragons’ secret to winning
Though he lost his eyesight as a teen, Mok Kim-wing has never relinquished his vision to make life better for the disabled.
Despite his blindness, Mok has always been a runner and has long promoted the sport in Hong Kong’s disabled community. But it was the founding of the Fearless Dragons running club three years ago – a unique partnership between blind and deaf runners – which has seen him take his dream for the community to a new level.
As part of the Fearless Dragons, the 49-year-old social worker has run many marathons around the world. Last year he ran the Kyoto Marathon and raised HK$200,000 for the local disabled.
Together with his deaf partner, Eric Yeung Yuk-wing, he aims to complete this year’s Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon within five hours.
