Out of the Fog Workshop in Fraser Valley
It’s Workshop Time in the Fraser Valley!
WBP is excited to be presenting a workshop, “Out of the Fog – Understanding & Overcoming Depression”
Description of topics covered:
What is Depression?
Identifying the symptoms
Finding Hope (treatment options)
Do you know someone express or wonder:
“I don’t feel like myself” ?
“Why my mood low” ?
“Why do I have no motivation to…”
Presented in ASL by: Lois Wood
When: Saturday April 13, 2013
Time: 1:30pm. – 4:00pm.
Location: Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Fergusom Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6N4
To register or request interpreters, comtact:
EMAIL: wbp.workshops@vch.ca
TTY: 604-456-0901
FAX: 604-456-0904
For more information, see flyer: Click here
WBP Open Sign & Talk Townhall – Fraser Valley
For those who live the Fraser Valley:
Many of you haven’t met our new Program Coordinator, John Fraser, we are pleased to provide an opportunity to see the newest addition to the team!
There will also be an opportunity to learn:
– WBP’s Program changes & updates
– What’s Up WBP Therapy Groups?
– Workshop survey results
– What’s Up WBP Therapy Groups?
– Workshop survey results
Here’s your chance to get some questions answered and receive clarifications.
When: Saturday April 13, 2013
Time: 10:30am. – 12:30pm.
Where: Clearbrook Liblrary, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6N4
WBP will provide interpreters for the Deaf-Blind upon request: contact Lisa Anderson –
EMAIL: lisa.anderson@vch.ca
TTY: 604-456-0901
FAX: 604-456-0904
TTY: 604-456-0901
FAX: 604-456-0904
Come meet the WBP team! See you there!
Maureen M. Donald Memorial Tea
Hello everyone. A Memorial Tea celebrating the life and achievements of Maureen M. Donald will be held at Brock House in Vancouver on March 30, 2013, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the venue’s capacity, seating at the event will be limited to about 150.
If you would like to attend the Memorial Tea, please contact Charmain McClure (who is organizing the event, and whose contact information is provided below) by e-mail, telephone or by “snail-mail” post as soon as possible.
Once we have received the requisite number of replies from people expressing their intention to attend the Memorial Tea, we will contact everyone to confirm whether they are on the guest list.
We will also need to know whether any children under the age of 12 will wish to attend the Memorial Tea.
We would appreciate if people could print out and place this notice on bulletin boards where members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community are likely to see it.
And if any of you have photos, videos or other materials you’d like to share at the Memorial Tea, please tell Charmain, and we will take it from there.
Thank you very much in advance for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at Brock House on March 30 and join in celebrating the remarkable life of Maureen, whom we all loved and respected very much.
Here is Charmain McClure’s contact information:
e-mail: 8mcclure@telus.net
Telephone: 250-832-9601
Postal address:
#14, 671 24th Street NE,
Salmon Arm, B.C.
V1E 3P7
First BCVRS Vlog 2013
Hello Deaf Community,
After a few months of gathering information, meetings with some contacts, including MPs, to get advise on what direction we should take, along with some some tech issues, we are BACK with our first vlog of 2013!
BCVRS’ first vlog of 2013 is UP and READY for release, seen at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiKD2Kd0INU
It’s equipped with audio so you may share the link as far and wide as you wish.
Three other news to note:
January 31, BCVRS meets with CRTC in Vancouver
BCVRS website to be released ASAP, we are just putting the finishing touches on it, and it will be a work-in-progress as we add more to it over time.
March 14, BCVRS Townhall to share all what we learned at 5 meetings since November and present options and directions to go.
And, we will continue to post vlogs. Thanks everyone for your patience.
Cheers,
Lisa Anderson-Kellett
BCVRS Communications
CRTC announces enhancements to 911 services for Canadians with hearing or speech impairments
CRTC announces enhancements to 911 services for Canadians with hearing or
speech impairments
Today, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) announced enhancements to 911 services that will enable Canadians
who have hearing or speech impairments to communicate with 911 call
centres via text message. Telephone and wireless companies must upgrade
their networks to support this new feature by January 24, 2014.
The CRTC’s decision follows a 2012 trial to assess the feasibility of
rolling out such a feature on a national basis. The trial involved the
participation of telecommunications companies, Canadians with hearing or
speech impairments and 911 call centres in Vancouver, Toronto, Peel Region
and Montreal.
“Services such as 911 are critical to the health and safety of all
Canadians,” said Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman of the CRTC. “This initiative
is a perfect example of how technology can be used to improve access to
911 services for Canadians with disabilities. I would like to thank those
who participated in last year’s trial. Its success convinced us that
expanding the initiative across the country is not only possible, but also
in the public interest.”
As the service becomes available in different municipalities, Canadians
with hearing or speech impairments must register their mobile phone number
with their wireless service provider, and ensure that they have a
compatible mobile phone. In the event of an emergency, they must first
dial 911, and the emergency call centre will automatically receive
notification to initiate a conversation by text message.
This feature will only be available in those areas where municipal and
provincial governments have made the necessary changes to their 911 call
centres.
For people who are not deaf, hard of hearing or do not have speech
impairments, a telephone voice call is still the only way to receive
assistance during an emergency situation. Furthermore, the CRTC reminds
Canadians that text messages sent to “911” do not reach emergency
services.
The CRTC will examine the future of Canadian 911 services in 2014-2015.
To prepare for this review, it has appointed National Commissioner Timothy
Denton to conduct research on current 911 services and the issues related
to the provision of such services on next-generation telecommunications
networks. His recommendations will be taken into consideration when the
CRTC begins its review.
Telecom Decision CRTC 2013-22
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2013/2013-22.htm
Reference documents:
News release, “CRTC initiates text messaging trial to improve the
accessibility of 911 call centres,” February 16, 2012
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/com100/2012/r120216.htm
Telecom Decision CRTC 2012-101
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-101.htm
News release, “CRTC to examine future of 911 services in Canada,”
December 17, 2012
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/com100/2012/r121217.htm
Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-686
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-686.htm
looking for a roommate/place with two bedrooms
Wanted: female roomate and Langley bsmt or ground level 2 bedroom for March 1st- $500 to $600 per month incl. laundry, utilities-Hydro,water, heat. Require some storage and bathroom with bathtub. Near 200St, Langley Centre, Walnut Grove area. Good Transit to Golden Ears Bridge area. Call 604 980 0778V.
Information About Registered Disability Savings Plans
DESJARDINS FINANCIAL SECURITY INVESTMENTS INC.
REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE
ABOUT RDSP:
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) plan is a good option for the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing individuals who plan to save money to make their long-term
financial future more comfortable. The federal government provides financial
support through the Canada Disability Savings Grant (CDSG) and Canada Disability
Savings Bond (CDSB) programs.
The RDSP will benefit any deaf and hard of hearing individual who has the
disability tax credit certificate, is less than 60 years of age, and is
a Canadian resident.
ABOUT CDSG:
Qualified individuals may put money into an RDSP account to attract the CDSG of
up to $3,500 each year until December 31st the year in which they turn 49 or up
to the maximum lifetime CDSG available in the amount of $70,000.
Qualified individuals with any kind of income can apply for the RDSP.
Even families or single individuals with a net family income over $85,414
can earn up to $1000 in CDSG.
ABOUT CDSB:
This program is for lower-income families and singles individuals who have less
than $42,707 in net family income.
These lower-income families/singles can apply for CDSB without putting any money
into the RDSP account and qualify for a bond up to $1,000 each year until 49 years
of age subject to the maximum lifetime CDSB available amount of $20,000.
Under the Canada Disability Savings Bond program, individuals are not required
to make a contribution or deposit including those receiving support programs such
as the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). The Ontario government has
exempt assets inside an RDSP from affecting an individual’s ODSP support payments
meaning Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals have a great option for saving for
their long-term financial future.
To find out more detailed information about the RDSP from one of partners, BMO
Investments Inc., please click the link below,
www.bmoguardianfunds.com/advisor/controller/cms?key=consumerrdsp
If you are interested to apply for the RDSP program or have any questions,
please feel free to e-mail me at:
rohan.smith@dfsin.ca or call me at: (416) 297-6093 (TTY)
Rohan Smith, Investment Fund Advisor,
Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.,
1457 McCowan Road, Suite 208, Scarborough, Ontario M1S 5K7
TTY: (416) 297-6093 Fax: (416) 297-6015 E-mail address: rohan.smith@dfsin.ca
Website: www.dfsin.ca/rohansmith
WANTED: Salaried Caregiver
This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the support network for a middle aged woman. This is a key role in maintaining and building on a “good life” for KT. ?KT is a very active and intelligent woman with a great curiosity about the world and people. She has an excellent sense of humour and playfulness. KT has some fears which at times interfere with showing people her wonderful qualities. KT needs someone who can keep pace with her active life and help her to maintain and expand her social network. She also needs someone who will be able to make her feel safe, who acknowledges her intelligence and supports her to be as independent as possible. You will be living in KT’s home and need to respect her personal space in the house.
Good coping skills in relation to your emotional regulation would be important for your own self care. A good personal network is key to maintaining your health. ?As a cornerstone in KT’s support network, it will be crucial to be an honest communicator and to be willing to take time to communicate with the key people in KT’s life. A collaborative style of working is also important to working as a part of a team. ?This position is best suited for a single caregiver, however, a couple would be considered, based on a “goodness of fit” or right relationship”.
Compensation will be a tax-free salary with room and board. KT will have staffed support Tuesday-Thursday 9am-3pm, Friday 9am-2pm, Saturday 9am-9pm and overnight, and Sunday 9am-9pm
New Short Movie About Sign Language
“This movie shows the importance of bilingualism for children with hearing loss. If children get two or more languages early, they can switch languages in different situations and thus their communication skills improves. People with hearing loss and their families share their experience about bilingualism and the need for sign language.”
Click here to view the movie – English subtitles available
OVAD General Meeting
Come to the OVAD general meeting, then most will go out to a restaurant/pub for dinner. Then all will go back to 555 Fuller for
the evening card games. Fun!!<
WBP Workshop: Self Awareness and My Role in the Deaf Community
Its Workshop Time!
WBP is excited to be presenting a workshop, “Self-Awareness and My Role in the Deaf Community: Where do I fit in? How do I fit in?”
Description of topics covered:
Who am I? What is my Leadership Style?
What does the Community Mean to me?
How do I maintain relationships with other members?
What should I do if I disagree or have a conflict with someone in the community?
Faciliated by: Melissa Mykle
Date: Saturday February 23, 2013
Time: 10:00am. – 3:30pm.
Location: #2201, Douglas College, New Westminster, BC
To RVSP & for Deaf interpreter requests, e-mail:
wbp.workshops@vch.ca
TTY: 604-456-0901
FAX: 604-456-0904
More information, see flyer
Job Posting – CAD
The Canadian Association of the Deaf has a part-time position available for a Project Director.
“Strengthening Deaf Girls’ and Young Women’s Economic Prosperity” is a new national project funded by a contribution from Status of Women Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. Its goals are to increase awareness of barriers that can prevent Deaf girls and young women from fulfilling their economic potential; engage, educate and network with community partner(s); and apply what has been learned to the delivery of girl-led action-oriented and community-based activities.
The CAD’s office is located in downtown Ottawa; however, the duties of the Project Director can be carried out remotely; it is not necessary for applicants to live in or relocate to Ottawa. The position is for 15 hours/week for 17 months (February 4th, 2013, to June 27th, 2014). There is a possibility of expanding the hours if additional funding is obtained. Due to the nature of this position, preference will be given to women who are Deaf.
