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Silent Sand DEAF Beach Vball Event

Deaf BC

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July 2, 2013

It’s Thursday!

Cheer Canada’s Deaflympic Men’s Beach Volleyball Teams before they leave for Bulgaria.

Tournament with 14 Professional Men’s Beach Vball teams – they will be made temporally “hearing distracted” thru MP3 players & compete vs our Deaflympians.

MP3 players will be similar to hearing aids (loud mixture of sounds/noises) and also
construction-style ear muffs.

ALL Players will play the game
visually.

10 GREAT Door Prizes
(EA Games/ VEGA One/Swimco Gift Baskets/Molson Patio Umbrella & Gear+++)!!

Admission by Donation

WHERE/WHEN: 6 – 10 pm Thursday, July 4th –
6 Pack Indoor Beach in Richmond – #115 – 13180 Mitchell Road (under Knight Street Bridge on Mitchell Island)

Hope to see you there to cheer for your BC boys:
Cole Sanderson & Richie Dyck & two Alberta deaf guys Jon Kassian and Scot Whiteley

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Job Posting – NRC

Deaf BC

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June 28, 2013

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Finance Assistant (AD), Vancouver – British Columbia (14-13-0031_1)

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 a Finance Assistant.

Your challenge
The position is responsible for providing a wide array of finance support to an assigned Portfolio/Program/Branch (P/P/B). The incumbent will assist the Comptroller or Finance Officer with the management of revenue agreements arising from sources such as Licensing, Collaborative Research, Research Services, OGD financial arrangements, grant and contribution arrangements, etc. He/she will also provide ancillary finance support including financial reporting, petty cash coordination, , fund simplification process support, performance reporting and Project Systems support.

http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/38161149A76AA0DB85257B9600621BA5

Job Posting – PLAN

Deaf BC

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June 27, 2013

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Exciting Opportunity for a Unique Position

Seeking: Community Connector

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network is an organization built on the belief that through networks we can help families provide for peace of mind: in building a safe and connected life for our family and friends with a disability, we create a sense of belonging that has benefits for us all.

We are looking a Community Connector to build a network of friends and supporters around a wonderful young man who is deaf and uses American sign language. The right person for this job is proficient in American sign language, has knowledge of the deaf community and is able to communicate well in both the deaf and hearing communities.

We are looking for someone who:

works well with families

has strong facilitation skills
is able to fade into the background and let others shine
is good at planning activities
has gifts at planning and hosting events
understands how to intentionally build relationships
understands how to build connections in community
is organized and able to work well independently
is naturally able to see the gifts and abilities in people
is excited about putting an end to social isolation

This work is……

VERY part-time (6 hours per month), with flexible work hours
Current criminal record check required
Minimum one year commitment
Basic computer and internet skills are a must
Use of a vehicle and driver’s license is preferred
The starting contract wage is $22.00 per hour
has potential for for growth and connecting for more individuals over time

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network

260-3665 Kingsway

Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2

Email: applications@plan.ca

*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please visit our website at www.plan.ca

Deaf BC

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June 24, 2013

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Educational Assistant – St. Jude Catholic School, Vancouver

The position involves supporting a Kindergarten student with cochlear implants who will be integrated into a regular classroom, as well as supporting other students with varied needs. The suitable candidate will have a working knowledge of ASL and will be a team player who will work with a teacher of the deaf and the classroom teacher to adapt the program to meet the students’ needs. Compensation is commensurate with experience and abilities.

For more information, call the Principal, Michael Perry @ 604 434 1633 or
email mperry@cisva.bc.ca

Spring/Summer Mini-Workshop

Deaf BC

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June 24, 2013

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VOC Reunion

Deaf BC

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June 21, 2013

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The Children’s Hearing & Speech Centre of BC, formerly the Vancouver Oral Centre,
will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary, September 21st .
The Centre wants to get the word out to all past students and their families to offer this opportunity to re-connect with old friends.

You can learn more about the event and contact the centre about coming on the centre’s website: http://childrenshearing.ca
and on Facebook.

Part of the event will be a display looking back at the past 50 years of the school’s life.
If anyone has pictures, videos, a story or message they would like to share about their time at the centre
or about their lives now, please contact Donna Chisholm: donnach@telus.net .
We would love to hear from you. Help us bring these remarkable 50 years to life!

Healing with Herbs and Yoga Retreat July 12-14

Deaf BC

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June 21, 2013

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Workshop – Healing with Herbs and Yoga

Deaf BC

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June 21, 2013

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Deaf Picnic

Deaf BC

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June 21, 2013

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BCCSD Movie Night “Versa Effect” July 19, 2013

Deaf BC

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June 20, 2013

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Madskillz Gala Show

Deaf BC

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June 19, 2013

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An evening of circus, juggling and flow arts performances by local and international artists.

Students from Douglas College will be providing ASL Interpretation of the MC.

Saturday June 22, 2013
Doors at 8, show at 8:30, ends between 11-11:30.
$15 tickets available online at madskillzvancouver.com until 8pm Friday, or in limited quantities at the door.
Russian Hall,
600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver

Please use the comments box during your online ticket purchase to mention if you’d like reserved seating on the side where the interpreters will be stationed.