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The latest BCVRS Vlog – CRTC Updates: 13 March 2013

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The BCVRS Committee is happy to finally share the news about CRTC updates that was well received by the committee and the Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD).

Three – 3 – representatives of this Canadian Deaf Community attended meetings with CRTC at two different locations at different times but they both present important information that we hope this video will help you understand WHY we don’t have VRS in Canada YET.

However, there are strategies that we still need your involvement so please stay in tune with us!

GO to our website at bcvrs.ca and leave your comment or feedback with us!!

Together we stand, divided we fall!

The video is equipped with AUDIO so please spread it as far and wide as you can!! We need all the support we can get from y’all, nationwide and worldwide! 🙂

Thank you from both:

BCVRS Communications
British Columbia (BC) Video Relay Services
Website: bcvrs.ca
E-mail: bcvrsc@gmail.com
Twitter: @BCVRS

AND

Frank Folino, Vice President
Canadian Association of the Deaf
Website: http://www.cad.ca/index_en.php
E-mail: frank.folino@yahoo.ca
Twitter: @CADASC

GVAD Summer Jobs

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Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD) has applied for federal funding to cover two (2) employment positions at its office this summer beginning on May 2013 for students.  The number of weeks is expected to be 10 to 16 pending approval by Canada Summer Jobs 2013.

If you are students and interested in working for GVAD in one of the two (2) employment positions this coming summer, please take a look at the full posting

 

deadline for program coordinator position is extended to wednesday, april 17th

Click here to view the full job posting

QMUNITY Gab Youth Drop In

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QMUNITY Gab Youth is a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, two-spirit, intersex, queer, questioning (queer) youth 25 years of age and under and their allies. Gab provides information, support and referrals to queer youth as well as resources for family, friends, and professionals.
Gab also provides weekly drop-ins for youth between the ages of 14 and 25 years.
Gab is a cool place where youth can kick back and talk with friends. It’s also a great place to meet people that have similar questions about sexual orientation or gender identity.
Gab drop-ins are casual, so you can choose to stop by at any time. There is not any pressure to show up at the beginning or to stay for the whole thing. There are many different reasons youth show up for Gab drop-ins. Some people come to meet with friends or make new friends. Some people come for support from other youth or the staff and volunteers. There is something for everyone at Gab.
There are three Gab drop-ins that you can come to:
• Wednesdays 4 – 6 p.m.
• Thursdays 4 – 6 p.m. (for female-identified and trans*-identified youth)
• Fridays 7 – 10 p.m.
What we do a bunch of activities at drop ins. Everything from movie nights to skating and workshops to board games and visits to Granville Island and other exciting events around Vancouver.
Our Friday night drop ins (Fridays from 7-10pm) now have ASL student interpreters from Douglas College to help make our space more accessible. We hope you can join us at a drop in sometime! Feel free to email gabyouth@qmunity.ca with any questions or for more information!

Room for Rent

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Furnished , TV with basic cable, desk, clean bedroom available April 1st “for one person only ”
Big bed with pillow and blanket, laundry (Washing & drier), internet, iron, closet. Ground level. **5 minutes walk** to Joyce-Collingwood Station. 15 min skytrain ride to downtown, bus to UBC. NO SMOKING NO PET. We are looking for quiet, tidy, respectful and responsible people. Shared the common area like living room, and kitchen. The place has three rooms for one person each, Two bathrooms (a private one for one room, the other one you will share with another girl only). Living room is very spacious and clean.

Supermarket, restaurants, recreation centre (Collingwood Neighbourhood House), Subway, Sushi, catholic church, bus stops, bakery, within 5-10 minutes walking. Plus one convenient store one minute waking.

Rent $500

Deposit $100
No contract (minimum one month)
Reference required

Click here to view some photos

PERCD report to BC Deaf Community

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NWWCD ASL Films Slot

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BCVRS Townhall – March 14

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Hello Community,

What: BCVRS Townhall – Time for Updates from the Committee

What’s Next, What’s Ahead?

When? Thursday March 14, 2013

Time? 6:00pm. – 8:30pm.

Where? Room 1614, Douglas College, New Westminster, BC

Interpreters upon request – contact bcvrsc@gmail.com

More details see flyer

Cheers,
BCVRS Committee

25th Year of Deaf President Now

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Open Letter

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Hello BC Deaf & Hard of Hearing friends,
GVAD Board send a letter to BC Minister of Ed, Premier of BC and Special Education Director plus other people. The letter criticized the Ministerial manual: Special Education Services: Manual of Policies, Procedure and Guidelines. GVAD is working for the betterment of Deaf Education for Deaf children in B.C.

Click Here to Read the Letter

A J Brown Art Update

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Pet Expo is a 2-day consumer tradeshow that is open to the public. At the show you will find hundreds of pets, pet products, service providers, entertainers, clubs and organizations that cater to pets. This is the ninth year for this event.

The show strives to include all types of pets, anything from dogs & cats, to reptiles and other small caged exotics. All of these animals can be seen on-site during the show for you to interact with!

Participate at our Show & Tell Theatre as well as learn about your pet’s needs in our Seminar & Lecture theatre. Ongoing throughout the show these areas will be sure to entertain, enlighten and educate you and your whole family!

Pet Expo is a consumer show. That means that it is created for the public (that means you!). The retailers, breeders, associations and service providers are there specifically to meet you and answer your questions.

PNE, Pacific National Exhibition 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver.

March 9 and 10, Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 6 and 11 to 5.

Adults: $9
Seniors / Students: $7
Children 12 and under: free

A.J. Brown will have her art greeting cards, both framed and unframed, art prints, small original artwork, her book and her
art rack.

She hopes you will come out!

Norwest Deaf Outdoors Club fundraising Movie

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WBP Workshop: Internet Scams & Spam

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Spam & Scams are all around us these days, especially with the rise of the internet and technology.
Emotions are played with, and people get roped into situations they didn’t expect… so how do we know
what to watch for? The workshop will explore all of this.

Description:
What are the different Scams out there that I should beware of?
Signs – How do I know it is real or fake?
How to Play it Smart?
Panelists – Sharing Personal experiences

Facilitated by Deaf Presenters: Scott Jeffery & Lisa Anderson

When: Friday March 15, 2013

Time: 6:00 – 10:00pm.

~Come early at 5:00pm. for pizza~

To register and to request Interpreters: wbp.workshops@vch.ca

Where: WBP’s Multi-Purpose Room, #300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

More information & Presenter Bios, see flyer.

Click here to view the flyer

Congratulations to Zoée Montpetit

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Congratulations

Report of Deaf Photography 2013

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ASL WAY Workshops Change

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