Port Mann Bridge
Port Mann Bridge Update EXCITING UPDATE!
Immediately following our last newsletter I received a telephone call from Greg Johnson of the Transportation Investment Corporation to inform me that he has read our newsletter and that he acknowledges that they need to make some changes to the exemptions for people with disabilities and the Port Mann Bridge. The new information is listed below. It looks now as if there is no discrimination among those of us with disabilities. There are 3 ways: PWD; CPP DISABILITY OR DOCTOR’S NOTE. To my way of thinking this seems to be a fairer way to all concerned.
Who is eligible for a persons with disabilities toll exemption on the Port Mann Bridge?
*Postponed* Celebration of Life Service
This is to confirm that a celebration of Maureen Donald’s life on December 8th has been postponed until further notice.
This celebration will showcase the life of Maureen Mitchell Donald; beloved teacher, friend, and Community leader. Come and share your memories.
Celebration of Life Service
Michael J. Fox Theatre
(located at Burnaby South Secondary School & BC School for the Deaf)
7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Doors Open at: 9:00am
Service Starts at: 10:00am
Refreshments will be provided
Victoria WBP Workshop Update
Victoria WBP Workshop Update
Great news! IDHHC’s room is available after all for the WBP “Get Rid of Your Clutter!” workshop on November 16 and 17 in Victoria.
Location for the workshop is confirmed for IDHHC is #100 – 754 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC
See updated flyer with location information.
For more details, please see original workshop posting at: https://deafbc.ca/archives/7017
We look forward to seeing you in Victoria!
The WBP Team
Submitted by: Lisa Anderson-Kellett, WBP Workshop Coordinator
ASL Films: HARD MAN
Washington State Association of the Deaf / ASL Films presents
“HARD MAN”
(English Subtitles)
$11 Admission
Saturday, December 8
7pm (Door will be opened at 6:00p)
Mountlake Terrance High School
21801 44th Ave West
Mountlake Terrance, WA
PG
Funds proceed to Washington State Association of the Deaf (WSAD)
Tickets: aslfilms@wsad.org
Tickets will be sold at the door if available
DVD Sales available:
Forget-Me-Not
Wrong Games
Legend of the Mountain Man
Gerald
Black Sand
Versa Effect
iDeaf News Report
Special Report: Late Show mocks the Deaf Community from i DEAF NEWS on Vimeo.
Special Report: Late Show mocks the Deaf Community
CONNECT—An Attachment Based Program for Deaf Parents
For more info or to register, please contact
Kevin Kevin. Ettinger@vch.ca
Diana Diana.Tarchuk@gov.bc.ca
Please RSVP by December 1st, 2012
The WAVE Fall 2012 Newsletter
We are pleased to send you the latest newsletter from WIDHH, your one-stop source for information & services.
Learn about the latest news in…
-Board & Award of Merit Nominations
-United Way BBQ Update
-Why is WIDHH Different?
-Community Updates
-Winter Holiday Hours
WBP Workshop: “Out of the Fog: Understanding Depression?” workshop in Fraser Valley
WBP is pleased to be returning to the Fraser Valley to provide a workshop: “Out of the Fog – Understanding & Overcoming Depression”
Topics:
– What is Depression?
– Identifying the Symptoms
– Finding Hope (what are treatment options?)
– Do you or someone you know express or wonder:
“I don’t feel like myself?”
“Why my mood low?”
“Why do I have no motivation to…?”
Presented in ASL by: Sabrina Blasberg, Mental Health Clinician & Lois Wood, Mental Health Counsellor
Date: Saturday December 1, 2012
Time: 1:15 – 4:15p.m.
Location: Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6N4
To register or request interpreters, contact: Lisa Anderson, WBP Workshop Coordinator, at: wbp.workshops@vch.ca, TTY 604-456-0901 or FAX 604-456-0904
For more details, such as Presenter’s Bio’s, see flyer.
Click here to view the flyer
Submitted by: Lisa Anderson, WBP Workshops Coordinator
WBP Open Sign & Talk – Town Hall Meeting in Fraser Valley
Hello all,
The WBP is pleased to announce that it will be hosting Open Sign & Talk Town Hall events around BC when there are scheduled workshops.
This gives the Community a chance to meet the new Program Coordinator, John Fraser and receive WBP updates.
Community members can also learn more about WBP Programs & Services, and have an opportunity to ask questions. This is also a chance for the Workshop Coordinator to get feedback to help plan future workshops, especially in the out of town locations.
The second WBP Open Sign & Talk will take place in Abbotsford, on December 1, 2012. See flyer for more details.
What: WBP Sign & Talk Town Hall meeting
When: Saturday December 1, 2012
Time: 10:30am. – 12:30pm.
Location: Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6N4
Please note that the Open Talk & Sign is separate from the “Out of the Fog” workshop the same day. You do not need to register for the Open Sign & Talk. It is open to everyone.
You do need to register for the workshop, see separate deafbc.ca posting with more details on how to register.
Submitted by: Lisa Anderson, WBP Workshops Coordinator
WBP Workshop “Get Rid of Your Clutter” workshop in Victoria
Hello all,
The Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind is pleased to bring the “Get Rid of Your Clutter!” workshop to Victoria.
Who: Leanor Vlug, Presenter
Dates: Friday November 16 & Saturday November 17, 2012
Times: Friday, 6:30 – 9:00pm. & Saturday, 9:00am. – 1:00pm.
For more details re: Presenter Biography and workshop description, see flyer.
Registration & Interpreter requests can be directed to:
Juliette Geidt at: sjmorrison12@yahoo.ca
Jenny Laing at: jenny@idhhc.ca, or 250-592-8147 TTY, or 250-592-8199 FAX
Please note that we are currently working on workshop location, and as soon as it is confirmed, we will announce the Room and Location information.
Submitted by: Lisa Anderson, WBP Workshop Coordinator, wbp.workshops@vch.ca
Autism-Deaf training session
Geneva Centre for Autism is proud to present this unique 3-hour training session on Wednesday November 21st from 9:30am – 12:30pm – either live in person at Geneva Centre, or via webinar. This workshop was developed to give some insight into the challenges of helping children and adults with the dual diagnosis of autism and deafness. Autism and deafness mirror each other in the early years and this makes an accurate diagnosis very difficult at a time when parents desperately need support.
Attached please find the flyer for the training session, as well below please find the link for registration and session information. Please share this information with any clients or staff who you believe might be interested in the session. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Information & registration:
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