North Langley Community Church
North Langley Community Church invites you to join this Sunday Feb 16 at 10 30am till 12pm for the sevice. 10am interpeters from Douglas College will be there. I just got the msg From Douglas College Trainnig interpeters tonight to inform me. It is last min notice sorry about that. the address is 21015 96Ave Langley near 210 St.
I hope to see you there this Sunday. God Bless
DR
Seeing Voices
Link to the contest page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/startsomethingwithalesse
A.J. Brown February Art News
Hello,
January was quite busy for me.
I contributed an article to the Black Cat, White Dog
magazine: http://handsandpurrs.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89be87bef4fb0669604cebff6&id=3b3c4e9f56&e=57d6c79beb
I had to close my studio at 195 Pemberton Avenue, for various reasons. Maybe one day, I will find a new studio from which to create. In the meantime, I will do my artwork from home.
I sold a painting: the Three Kittens.
I finally uploaded my documentary video, showing my
painting process for the painting I worked on last year. This was part of my grief process, and was difficult for me to get through. I really wanted to
finish it before my course at Emily Carr started. I hope you take the time to view it on my youtube channel: http://handsandpurrs.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89be87bef4fb0669604cebff6&id=51e522de09&e=57d6c79beb
I am also taking a course at Emily Carr University, through their continuing ed program. This course is called the Business of Art Practise, and is required for the certificate I’m going for.
I am planning to take part in this year’s North Shore Art Crawl, on the third weekend of April.
Details to come.
Happy belated new year and happy early Valentines
Day.
Hugs to all. A.J.
Deaf medical resident on path to becoming ‘amazing physician’
Edmonton Journal
Dr. Jessica Dunkley uses American Sign Language to describe her aspirations and the challenges of being the first deaf Metis medical doctor in Canada, in an exclusive interview with The Edmonton Journal on Feb. 11, 2014.
CANADA DEAF WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
NOTICE TO ALL DEAF WOMEN!
CANADA DEAF WOMEN’S CONFERENCE in Montreal – July 16 to 19, 2014
Schedule and lectures are now available on our website!
http://www.cfsc2014cdwc.ca/conference-themes-en.html
-Speakers invited: BWB Group!
13 exciting conferences with incredible women waiting for you!
Register before February 28, 2014 for the combo at regular price!
Friendly Reminder: Make Contributions to RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan)
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability/savings/index.shtml
Photo of Richmond officer and deaf dogs goes viral
You may have seen this picture on your Facebook page, it’s been shared more than 14,000 times.
The picture is of Richmond Police Major Crimes Detective, Mac Adams and his five dogs, all of which are deaf.
The photo of Adams was taken as part of a project called “RPD Loves Animals” intended to showcase some Richmond officers and how having different animals in their lives “makes them better people and subsequently better officers.”
Well, the reception Adams’ photo received was pawsitively amazing–record breaking news.
WIDHH Award of Merit
The WIDHH Award of Merit Committee is now accepting nominations for the Annual Award of Merit, to be presented at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in April 2014; exact date to be announced. The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding individuals, groups or organizations that have made a difference in the lives of Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing individuals in British Columbia.
Please write a brief biographical account of the nominee and why you have nominated them.
To see this in ASL go to:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Western-Institute-for-the-Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing/92914429597?ref=hl
All completed nomination forms must be delivered either by mail, fax, e-mail, or dropped off in person no later than Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 at 5:00pm to:
Ava Hawkins and Wendy Bruce, Award of Merit Committee Co-Chairs
c/o Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1X9
Fax: 604-736-4381
info@widhh.com
UAlberta Rewrites The Status Quo to Accommodate new Resident
When Jessica Dunkley was 10 years old, her aunt gave her a life-altering gift: a plastic anatomy doll. She spent hours taking it apart and putting it back together, fascinated by the complexity of the human body. As she reassembled the doll, she decided that she would one day wear a white jacket, a dream that she called a “fantasy” for much of her life.
In 2010, fantasy met reality when Dunkley graduated medical school as one of University of Ottawa’s Extraordinary Women, which celebrates female trailblazers at that institution. The moment she accepted her degree, she became the first deaf Metis doctor in Canada. Only residency stood between her reality and the fantasy that inspired her as a child.
But the road to residency has been a long one.
PDHHS Temporary Auxiliary Staff – Job Posting
Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS)
Temporary Auxiliary Staff (CCC R18) – may be called to work in one of the following PDHHS programs:
Family and Community Services (FCS)
FCS provides services for families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing members with school age children. Programs and services include, but are not limited to sign language and literacy development, educational workshops, promotion of family and community support networks, special programs (such as Summer Immersion), and outreach services. FCS also works with existing agencies to help consolidate a coherent community-based service delivery system.
This position reports to the FCS Program Co-ordinator of the Family and Community. The purpose of this position is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop, plan and implement programs and services, with a high degree of sensitivity to personal and family dynamics, which enhance family capacity to communication and function. This position requires specific knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with a unique capacity to bridge the gulf between Hearing and Deaf culture.
Key Responsibilities:
works as part of a multi-disciplinary family development team
develops, plans and implements programs and services for children, youth and families
provides services with a high degree of sensitivity to personal and family dynamics
ability to drive / travel is required
Victory Hill Residential Program (VHRP)
Victory Hill Residential Program provides a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment for students who live away from their homes in order to attend the Provincial School for the Deaf in Burnaby. Residents live at VHRP during the week and then return to their home communities to be with their families on the weekends. Residents range in age from 5 to 19 years old. The residence is staffed by qualified Child Care Counsellors who use American Sign Language as the working language of VHRP.
The Child Care Counsellor is responsible to plan, develop and evaluate activities which help the child/youth develop age-appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities. This position is responsible to maintain regular contact with residents’ parents and other professionals in order to carry out care plans goals.
Key Responsibilities:
plans, develops and evaluates activities to support age-appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities for the residents
maintains regular contact with residents’ parents and other professionals in order to carry out care plans goals
maintains appropriate documentation as per VHRP policies
ability to drive / travel is required
Youth Transition Program (YTP)
YTP provides individualized support planning to youth and youth adults (age 17 – 23). Services include, but are not limited to, post-secondary transition planning, developing an Individual Transition Plan (ITP), family/community meetings, appointment support, Independent Living Skills assessment, community resource and network development. YTP works with a variety of agencies to consolidate a coherent community-based transition plan for youth.
The position of Youth Transition Specialist requires specific knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with a unique capacity to engage and empower youth. The purpose of this position is to support youth to succeed in their own planning for their future. This requires a high degree of skill in drawing out the strengths, interests, and ambitions of young people on their journey to adulthood.
Key Responsibilities:
supports post-secondary planning
develops goal focused Individual Transition Plan
develops network and resource support
ability to drive/travel is required
STAFFING CRITERIA
EDUCATION AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Courses/Degree/Certificate in child/youth care and/or family development from an accredited college/university or equivalent professional experience
American Sign Language: must have ASL fluency
In order to be successful in this position, you must have the following:
KNOWLEDGE:
Comprehensive knowledge of Deaf Culture issues
Working knowledge of family systems theory
Working knowledge of normal stages of development in children/youth and children/youth with special needs
Working knowledge of developing age appropriate life-skills in children/youth
Working knowledge of family dynamics related to family members with a sensory loss
Proficiency in American Sign Language and working knowledge of alternate communication modalities
Working knowledge of multicultural and disability issues
Working knowledge of issues and resources related to wellness, mental health and addictions
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Works effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary team
Maintains high degree of professionalism in all circumstances; strong sense of professional boundaries
Sensitivity regarding choices parents make regarding communication and services for their Deaf/Hard of Hearing child
Motivates and inspires self and others to achieve desired outcomes
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with professionals, community groups, agencies, schools and co-workers
Supports organizational goal of continuous learning and improvement
Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner
Writes clearly and concisely
Communicates fluently in sign language, capacity to style shift to meet client communication ability
j) Understands the components required in providing quality care for children
Plans and works independently or in a team on projects bringing these to a completion
within timelines
l) Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to improve programs and service
m) Assists with assessments, service planning, interventions, family mediation, and conflict resolution
n) Capacity to present to groups (e.g. workshops, training)
Other Requirements:
Must be prepared for occasional travel, including overnight trips
Must be available to work a flexible schedule and a variety of shifts, including overnights and weekends.
Must hold a valid driver’s license
Must pass a Criminal Record Review
If interested, please email your resume to Diana Tarchuk at Diana.Tarchuk@gov.bc.ca no later than January 31st, 2014, 3pm.
