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Important Message from Sorenson

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An Important Message from Sorenson Communications

Deaf videophone users in Canada, who have enjoyed Sorenson Video Relay Service (SVRS) in conjunction with the TELUS trial for the past 18 months, are no longer are able to place VRS calls and have to place deaf-to-deaf calls using IP addresses. In addition, VRS support and customer service are not available. During the trial period, Sorenson Communications was pleased to provide Canadian interpreters for the program and to serve the communication needs of deaf Canadians.

Canadians with Sorenson videophones can still place point-to-point videophone calls by dialing the call recipient’s videophone IP address. You can also share your IP address with those who call you. If at any time during the calling process the Videophone Login screen appears, simply select the Cancel button and continue.

For more information on how to find your IP address, watch our ASL video at www.svrs.com/canada.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will consider many factors before making a decision in 2012 on whether nationwide VRS is available in Canada. Despite the overwhelming success of the TELUS trial, there is no guarantee the CRTC will recommend, or the government support, unrestricted VRS on a national basis. For this reason, it is very important that you make your desires known to the CRTC and government authorities.

Sorenson looks forward to again serving the communication needs of deaf Canadians in the future. For more information on this and to learn how you can place and receive videophone calls using IP addresses, visit www.svrs.com/canada.
Canadian Events

Sorenson Communications is hosting upcoming town hall meetings for Canadians to learn more about making permanent VRS all across Canada a reality. The schedule is as follows:

Vancouver Town Hall
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m.
Vancouver Airport Marriott – Blackcomb/Cypress/Grouse
7571 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC V6X 1A3

Edmonton Town Hall
Wed., Feb 1, 6:30 p.m.
Courtyard Edmonton West – Platinum Ballroom Section A/B
10011 184 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5S 0C7

Calgary Town Hall
Thurs., Feb 2, 6:30 p.m.
Delta Bow Valley – Salon B/C
209 4th Avenue South East
Calgary, AB T2G 0C6

National VRS Program for Canada-Sorenson

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National VRS Program for Canada

Attend a special town hall meeting presented by Sorenson VRS! Come learn the next steps for implementing a national VRS program in Canada and what you can do to help. Refreshments will be provided.

Where:
Vancouver Airport Marriott
7571 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC V6X 1A3
Room – Blackcomb/Cypress/Grouse

When:
Tuesday, January 31

Time:
6:30 p.m.

Switched at Birth

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There is new episode series called “Switched at Birth” – a Deaf teen girl named Daphne and some other Deaf actors are in this TV show. This show will be on weekly on the following channels and times:

Telus channels are: on Mondays at 6pm – channel 613 or at 9pm – channel 75 and on Saturdays at Noon – channel 146

There will be Deaf actors on this show for one year.

Watch this youtube link “Switched at Birth” TV show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOo9l4j8Y1Y&feature=related

Computer Class in ASL

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Please check this out and contact Leanor Vlug before the deadline of Jan. 27, 2012. A new announcement will be coming soon about an Information Session at VCC in February

Facundo Element- Workshop

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Hello fellow community members:

The renowned Facundo Element is coming to British Columbia, Canada for the first time to present a community workshop that is sure-fire to lit up our inner advocacy spirit! It couldn’t have come at a better time than now with the Video Relay Services topic on the buzz and many other arising community issues! See the flyer posted below for more information and be sure to contact Janice Springford (JSpringford@deafchildren.bc.ca) if you have further inquiry.

It’s something you certainly wouldn’t want to miss!! Come one, come all!!

Free Legal Assistance- Survey

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Hello,

I am working with a program that provides free legal assistance. We are trying to make the program accessible to people who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. We are doing a survey to get information on the community’s needs.
If you are interested in participating please take a moment to fill out this survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y39GSQR

Thank you for your time.

Robyn Gerris
Registered ASL-English Interpreter

VRS Rally Videos

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http://vimeo.com/35061628

H3 Network Media Alliance

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H3 NETWORK MEDIA ALLIANCE
Website: www.h3.tv
LOOKING FOR SIGNERS + CREW FOR TV SHOWS
H3 Network Media Alliance, a not for profit organization, is looking for
fluent signers
and crew members for both freelance paid contract, and volunteer positions
in downtown
Toronto area during evenings:

MALE & FEMALE SIGNERS:
Paid positions – for those who have lot of experience meeting deaf people in
different
countries around the world. These signers need to be comfortable
communicating with
foreign deaf people in front of video camera. Knowledge of International
Sign (IS),
the official language of World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and the
Deaflympics would
be helpful.

SIGN COACH:
Paid position – to translate English scripts to be signed in International
Signs (IS).
Should have translation experience or be familiar with IS and able to coach
ASL signers
to present reports in IS.

WRITER/SIGNER:
Paid position – to research and compile list of suitable phrases, and sign
phrases in
International Sign (IS).
VOLUNTEER POSITION:
For someone who keeps current on, and follows, events and sensitive topics
within the deaf
community, can identify, research, write and sign on specific topic for
discussion in
International Sign (IS).

ASSISTANT VIDEO TECHNICIAN:
Needs basic knowledge of videography and editing in Final Cut Pro. We will
provide training
on lighting, chroma keying, subtitling and uploading to server as needed.

All positions are evenings during the week. If you are interested in
applying, there will
be two auditions (“interview”) dates:

WHEN:
Thursday, January 26th, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 28th, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WHERE:
H3 Network Media & Alliance
120 Eglinton Ave, East, Suite 500
Toronto, ON M4P 1E2

Go to 8th floor. If lobby is locked, page hannahreisman@rogers.
blackberry.net .
To apply or get information, send cover letter and resume to hannah@h3.tv

Canadian Chinese Association of the Deaf

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Snowshoeing up Hollyburn Mountain (Cypress Bowl)

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The Deaf Hikers of Vancouver is a brand new club. Our first hike will
be a snowshoeing trip up Hollyburn Mountain in West Vancouver

This is a challenging snowshoe hike that is doable for many people.

* 6 km snowshoe, 3 to 5 hours

* http://www.clubtread.com/routes/Route.aspx?Route=609
* http://canadianveggie.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/greater-vancouver-snowshoe-hollyburn-mountain/

We will stop for hot chocolates in the Hollyburn Lodge.

* meet on top of the rooftop parking lot at Park Royal North at
8:30am, or meet in the Hollyburn Mountain parking lot at 9am

* contact me if you need snowshoes. I will try to find a group deal

* NO TRAIL FEE – we will be passing through the commercial ski area
and going to the provincial park

* DOGS ALLOWED – dogs are allowed off leash in the cabin area, and
must be on leash in the Provincial Park

* PLEASE CONTACT ME AT rwgray@gmail.com or SMS 778-918-6359 to confirm
you are coming.

FEES

* Annual membership – $10
* $5 guest fee
* $2 gas fee for people who get a ride from Park Royal.

https://www.facebook.com/events/279023482156519/

Rental Suite Available

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Come home to the Country!
Brand new, bright, fresh and FURNISHED 1 bdrm suite available February 1st in rural Aldergrove, just off 0 Ave.
Home is located at the end of a dead-end road and surrounded by greenbelt.
Private entrance, parking for 1 vehicle, everything brand new and beautiful. Bathroom includes huge sit-down shower.
Your own bricked backyard patio includes room for bbq. Best suites single occupant or couple.
Wheelchair accessible.
No smoking/no pets please.
$700/month includes cable/utilities/wireless.
Email Kathleen at kpatillo@hotmail.com for more.

VRS in Canada

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Well Being Program- Announcement

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http://vimeo.com/34584631

The Deaf Well Being Program is offering workshop series for those who are dealing with anger. If you are interested to participate, contact WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca for more details. Thank you.

Deaf Canada Conference 2012

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Deaf Canada Conference 2012 is having 10th Conference in Toronto, Ontario since last time in Vancouver, British Columbia ( 9th Conference) on July, 2010. There are three big events during July 2012,

We have three different names of Conferences across Canada since 1972.

NFA – National Festival of Arts 1972 to 1992
CDF – Canadian Deaf Festival 1992 to 2000
DCC – Deaf Canada Conference 2000 to present

DCC 2012 will have wine cheese, keynote speakers, panel discussion, entertainment, ASL films, Awards Banquet, information booths and SIG ( special interest group).

I would like to have your sponsor us for supporting DCC 2012, here is sponsorship forms ,
http://www.dcctoronto2012.com/wp-en/sponsoring-deaf-canada-2012/

Information Booth http://www.dcctoronto2012.com/wp-en/information-booth/

Registration form : http://www.dcctoronto2012.com/wp-en/registration/

You can follow updates from

When
Friday, July 20, 2012 at 9:00am until Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:00pm

Description

CAD/CSSD AGM
Workshops
Wine and Cheese
Awards Banquet
Youtube account : DCCtoronto2012
Gmail account : dcctoronto2012@gmail.com
Twitter account: DCCToronto2012
DCC 2012 website : dcctoronto2012.com
Skype video chat : DarthASL – Marc Noble, if any questions

Committees
Marc Noble – Chair
Christine Nelson – Secretary/Treasurer
Katarina Lancosova – Logistics
Linda Bradley – Program Book Coordinator
Shelley Ryall-Sievert – ASLIC Coordinator
Siobhan Ernest – Webmaster
Stefanie Gibbons-Pope-Registration Coordinator
Victoria Bispham – Information Coordinator
Luis Alcobia – Photographer

DCC 2012 website: http://www.dcctoronto2012.com/
Workshop Presentation Schedule will be coming up on Friday, January 13,2012. on DCC 2012 website.

Please email to chair@dcctoronto2012.com or dcctoronto2012@gmail.com ( Committee)

Yoga in ASL

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Happy New Year everyone!

A great time for a healthy start towards your well being, nutrition and fitness goals. Yoga encourages and helps support this lifestyle! This Yoga class is for all levels from beginners to advanced.

Deaf Yoga Classes begin Thursday Jan 26, 2012.
Location: South Slope Elementary/BCSD 4446 Waitling St, Burnaby.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Register through Burnaby Parks and Rec at www.burnaby.ca or call 604- 297- 4572

Email Julia at samayoga.bc@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Julia McClelland Pepin
samayoga.bc@gmail.com
www.samayoga.ca

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