Program Advisor- Program of Sign Language Interpretation
This is an excellent part time job for a Deaf person with strong administrative skills – posting is open until filled!
Title: Program Advisor- Program of Sign Language Interpretation
Posting Number: 01359SA
Department: Applied Community Studies
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The Accessibility Standard Townhall: Emergency Services
The Accessibility Standard Townhall: Emergency Services has been rescheduled to the end of January. Check out the flyer for more information: To register for any of the webinars, click on this link and choose the townhall you want to go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/cad-asc-webinars-32431342307
Seeking Deaf Art
Hi everyone! I am looking around to see if anyone is downsizing or wants to give away their Deaf art. I am looking to add some Deaf art in the hallway at the school for the Deaf, and thought of the Deaf community to see if they have something that they wish to donate, or give away.
Some instances are in the comments below. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I can be reached via inbox or my work email address at jonathan.macdonald@burnabyschools.ca for more information.
Thanks again. Stay safe, stay healthy.
DIDLC (Deaf Inclusion Diversity Leadership Committee)’s survey.
DIDLC (Deaf Inclusion Diversity Leadership Committee under GVAD, BC) is looking for Deaf and Hard of Hearing IBPOC people (Indigious, Black and Person of Colours) for BC Government’s anti-racism data engagement survey. One-hour Interview will be held via Zoom and you will be paid. Your name will be kept anonymous, if you decide to participate, please let us know by Jan 30th and the interviewees must live in British Columbia only.
Please contact us at ibpocdeafbc@gmail.com, if you are interested or have questions.
Thanks, DIDLC
AMS Signs @ UBC – Instructor for winter 2021/2022 – Job posting
We are looking for an instructor to teach weekly introductory/basic ASL lessons online through Zoom for our club at UBC. This would be a volunteer position, and we plan on having 1 lesson a week, with each session being an hour long. We are flexible as to when the lessons will be held, as long as they are in the evenings on weekdays. No previous teaching experience is necessary!
about us: ‘AMS Signs @ UBC’ is a student-run club that aims to provide an informal and safe space for UBC students to learn and practice sign language while emphasizing the needs of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community.
If you are interested in this position, or have any questions, please contact us at signs.ubc@gmail.com. Thank you very much!
Additional details:Location – online via ZoomDate/time – weekly meeting time set by the instructor
Start date – Jan 24 (earliest)end date – Apr 4 (latest)
CBC LAUNCHES “ACCESSCBC,” A NEW INITIATIVE FOR CREATORS WITH A DISABILITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL
January 5, 2022 – CBC today announced AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, a new national pilot program for Deaf and disabled creators that will provide training, mentorship and, on certain selected projects, financing support, to create scripted and documentary content. For this pilot program, CBC is partnering with the ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto presented by the Miles Nadal JCC (RAFFTO), which provides creative opportunities and training for persons with a disability who work in film, television and/or video content production. Detailed information is available on the AccessCBC information page hosted by RAFFTO at reelabilities.org/toronto/accesscbc.
“The Canadian media industry is full of exceptional creative talent, and we are proud to partner with the ReelAbilities team to launch this new initiative that encourages even more of those voices to be heard and amplified,” said Sally Catto, General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports, CBC. “This first of its kind program will provide professional development, skill enhancement, mentorship and funding opportunities to creators who have the necessary talent to thrive in the media industry when not faced with accessibility barriers.”
“At ReelAbilities we’re constantly blown away by the immense talent and innovation within Deaf and Disability communities,” said Ophira Calof, Program Coordinator at ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with the CBC on this groundbreaking project, increasing opportunities for storytellers who are often excluded from the media industry along with showcasing the possibilities a more accessible media landscape can bring.”
“The Miles Nadal JCC is committed to the integration of people of all abilities into our programs, and ReelAbilities is just one of the many ways we strive to create a culture of inclusion,” said Harriet Wichin, Executive Director of the Miles Nadal JCC. “We are unbelievably proud to host this Film Festival that brings together the community to explore, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience. The partnership between RAFF and AccessCBC will open the doors wider to include a world of new creative talent with important stories to tell.”
AccessCBC is designed for creators in two streams: scripted comedy/drama and short documentaries. Ten creators will be invited to join the scripted pitch development stream where they will participate in multiple development workshops tailored to scripted content. Over the course of these workshops, participants will receive practical experience writing pitch documents, individualised feedback, coaching on how to package and market their project, and the opportunity to network with other industry professionals from CBC and across the industry.
In the short documentary stream, filmmakers will take part in a two-month development mentorship that will see 10 participants shortlisted and awarded development funding. The participants will be closely mentored by a CBC executive who will provide guidance on the development process. At the end of the development period, one of the 10 shortlisted projects will be greenlit for production.
Submissions are open to creators with a demonstrated interest in the media industry who self-identify as having a disability and are not employed by CBC. For eligibility purposes, AccessCBC will follow the Accessible Canada Act’s definition of a disability: any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. The eligibility criteria of “a demonstrated interest in the media industry” includes previous storytelling experience and past or present employment, in any media industry position, including volunteering and workshops.
Additional information about the scripted and documentary streams, the application process, including eligibility criteria, and support for accessibility needs during the application process can be found on the AccessCBC information page hosted by RAFFTO at reelabilities.org/toronto/accesscbc.
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About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
About ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto
The ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto is the Canadian chapter of the largest film festival in North America dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities and/or who are Deaf. RAFFTO showcases award-winning and compelling shorts centering Deaf and disability cultures, along with providing a platform for film industry professionals to learn about accessible screenings, relaxed performances, captioning, and described audio. Through participating in the festival and year-round programming, artists with disabilities and Deaf artists find a platform for their work, networking opportunities, and professional development, and audiences discover the unique voices and art of underrepresented filmmakers. RAFFTO is presented by the Miles Nadal JCC in Toronto, ON.
For more media inquiries, please contact:
Simon Bassett, CBC PR
416-988-1590
For more information on AccessCBC submissions, please visit reelabilities.org/toronto/accesscbc and contact info.accesscbc@gmail.com.
Job Posting: Education Assistant Opportunity – SD 68
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools welcomes applications for the position of
Casual Education Assistant.
Your role
Under the general supervision of Principal or designate, you will provide a range of services for
students with special needs which include personal care, behaviour support and assistance with
educational programs.
As an Education Assistant you will:
? Assist in implementation of instructional programs for designated students by monitoring,
observing, recording and reporting on behaviourial, learning and personal patterns.
? Assist students, individually and in small groups, with learning activities and/or independent
study projects.
? Assist with supervision of individual or small groups of students, during the temporary
absence of teacher.
? Support learning and skill development activities in worksite and community-based
settings.
? Assist professional staff to adapt/modify curriculum and resource material and adapts
strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles.
? Observe and documents learner strengths, achievements and needs through daily learning
activities. Assist in the collection of data and maintaining student records for the purpose of
evaluating student progress. Provides information to teacher for home/school
formal/informal communications.
? Provide behaviour support and, when necessary, applies physical restraint following the
District’s policies and procedures.
? Carrie out personal and health care plan as directed.
o supports occupational and physical therapists, including feeding, dressing and
undressing, toileting, cleaning or washing child or clothing and lifting into and out of
wheelchairs, buses and cars.
o Supports speech-language pathologists, vision and hearing impaired specialists and
nurses in the delivery of required services.
o follows established protocol regarding administration of medicine and/or medical
procedures.
o assists with the physical safety of students and assists them with crutches or
equipment, at and in the swimming pool and during exercise or play activities.
o operates, services, adjusts, and sanitizes specialized personal and medical care
equipment.
? Prepare classroom and plans activities by gathering resources, including organizing and
participating in field trips.
? Operate or assists students in the operation of personal computers and other specialized
instructional equipment/technology.
? Communicate with students using sign language, Braille or other specialized skills as
required.
? Participate in meetings, planning and liaison with parents, District staff and health
professionals, as directed.
? May, on occasion, be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Your Qualifications Include:
? High school graduation or the equivalent.
? Successful completion of a recognized Post Secondary Special Education Assistant program,
or a Degree/Diploma in a related field, including two 105 hour practicums, or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.
? Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
? Demonstrated skills in basic behaviour management.
? Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain respect for and from students.
? Ability to keep accurate records.
? Knowledge of sign language and/or Braille.
? Physical capability to perform the job duties.
? Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
Application packages for this position must include
? A detailed personal resume and professional profile which clearly demonstrates related
qualifications
? Name and contact information including email, of three supervisory professional references
who are familiar with your professional performance.
How to apply:
Please apply on Make a Future at https://bit.ly/3oCJn0t.
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools wishes to thank all those interested in the posting, but only those
shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you.
If you have questions or require assistance with this application process, please contact the Customer
Care department at MakeAFuture at 1 866 806 6851 or applicant@makeafuture.ca
CHANGER: A Hand Telling – Full Movie
Sound Theatre Company based in Seattle, WA, USA, just completed a full movie about “Changer: A Hand Telling”.
More info about this movie can be found here: https://soundtheatrecompany.org/2021-season/changer-a-hand-telling/
What Disability? Exhibition By Outsiders and Others
What Disablity?!?
An exhibition in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disablities
December 3-19
716 Hasting Street
Vancouver
Fri, Sat, Sun 11-4
and in our window gallery at
938 Howe Street
www.outsidersandothers.com
Athena Cooper, Georgia Couver, Kelly Farrell, Yaho Fiwchuk, Doug Heal, Kimberly Laudert, Tory Lindstrom, Ellen Mansfield*,
Mike Levin, Aaron Miller, Sabrina Murdock, Seema Shah, Margie Smeller, Emily Tironi, Yasabelle Vautour, and Bart Vulliamy
*Ellen Mansfield is a Deaf Artist.
Accessibility Standards Canada: Technical Committees Recruitment Call
Join our newest technical committees
Do you face accessibility barriers every day? Are you close to someone with a disability? Are you an accessibility expert?
We need your expertise!
Accessibility Standards Canada is recruiting members for two new technical committees:
· Technical committee for emergency measures
· Technical committee for wayfinding and signage
You have until January 14 2022, to apply.
Our aim is to createbalanced and inclusive teams that value the lived experience of people with disabilities. We are looking for 12 to 18 members per committee in the following categories:
· Persons with disabilities
· Consumer and public interest
· Academic and research bodies
· Non-governmental organizations
· Government bodies and authorities with jurisdiction
· Labour and unions
· Standards development bodies
· Federally regulated industries and workplaces
· Federally regulated public sector bodies, municipalities, and territorial private-sector firms
· Business and industry
This is your opportunity to:
· work with other accessibility experts;
· have your voice heard; and,
· become a leader for inclusion in Canada.
Information for Business Owners with Disabilities
- Canadian businesses owned or led by persons with disabilities: Help us find ways to increase your participation in federal procurement by telling us about your business
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) invites Canadian businesses owned or led by persons with disabilities to complete an online questionnaire to provide information about their businesses.
The information we gather through this questionnaire will help us develop ways to increase the participation of businesses owned or led by persons with disabilities in federal procurement. It will also ensure that initiatives to increase participation reflect their realities and needs.
Please visit the Request for Information on Buyandsell.gc.ca to access:
- the online questionnaire or an alternative version of the questionnaire in Word
- a set of Frequently Asked Questions
- information about who to contact if you have questions
The deadline to submit responses to the questionnaire is January 21, 2022.
This questionnaire uses software that adheres to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 level AA. If you require any additional accommodations to access or participate in the questionnaire, or if you have any additional questions about the questionnaire, please contact: TPSGC.PACRAAccessible-APAccessiblePRC.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
Intervenor – Job Posting – SD 06
School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is now accepting external applications for:
Intervenor
Permanent, full-time (35 hr/wk)
Effective June 1, 2022
The Intervenor is a member of a school or district team who participates in the development and delivery of support services to individuals or small group(s) of students under the supervision of a Teacher or Principal and in a manner that reflects the District’s policy regarding inclusion.
The nature of employment for every Intervenor varies with the unique needs of students, specific duties will be assigned by the Principal or District Administrator. These duties may include:
- Performing interpretation services;
- Assisting teacher by tutoring student(s);
- Facilitating communication utilizing sign, Unified English Braille etc, as required;
- Preparing and modifying specialized training materials;
- Assisting in the development of strategies to achieve academic, behavioral and social goals;
- Monitoring and recording student progress and completing required forms;
- Monitoring student behavior to ensure the safety of the student(s);
- Communicating with and contributing to an integrated case management team to plan, implement, and review student progress;
- Assisting with delivery of medical procedures, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech programs as prescribed by professionals;
- Supervising student(s) on school outings;
- Assisting students with personal care needs (i.e. toileting, dressing, eating, administering medication, mobility, communicating and facilitating participation in activities);
- Working with assistive technologies, including computers and Windows platforms, peripherals and a variety of software applications (i.e. Mountbatten Brailler, Romeo Braille Printer, OCR software, Flipper Port, Optelec, Kurzweil, JAWS software; Soundfield Systems, Personal FM Systems)
- Behaving in a manner that respects the sensitivity and confidentiality of all information related to staff and students.
- Additional training in supporting students with Autism or other specific special needs may be required.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in and understanding of students.
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision.
- Demonstrates a high level of adaptability and responsibility.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
- Maintains a flexible and cooperative manner.
- Exhibits a mature and positive attitude and models appropriate behavior.
- Proficiency in American Sign Language including the ability to adjust to the signing, education and communication levels required.
- Proficiency in Unified English Braille.
- Proficiency with augmentative hearing technologies.
Required Training, Experience and Certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Appropriate post secondary training, from a recognized program in the field employed: Deaf/Blind intervention training.
- Recent training in Advanced Intervention and O & M from the Provincial Deafblind Outreach Team;
- Successful experience working with students with special needs.
Rate of pay: As per Collective Agreement 440
For further information, please contact Kelsey Doolaar, Principal, GSS – 250-344-2201.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, along with two (2) references who have supervised you, quoting competition #CG21-37 by Friday, December 31, 2021 at 4:00 pm (MDT) to:
Human Resources
School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain)
Fax: (250) 342-6966 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca
For more detailed information on the role and how to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/3xD40Me
Job Posting: Casual Residence Worker Deer Lake
Residence Worker, play a key role in ensuring the well-being and health of people living in supported homes. This position works as an integral part of the team to ensure a person-centred environment that is inviting, organized, and clean and healthy for the people who live there. This position provides support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in their home. The candidate for this position must be comfortable working independently. This role provides people supported with opportunities that enhance personal growth and ensure well-being as they provide support. Candidates must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as basic computer proficiency.
Qualifications for this position include, Proficient in American Sign Language, Graduation from a Community College with an appropriate diploma or certificate in Human Services OR an equivalent of education and experience. Current First Aid & CPR, TB screening and a valid unrestricted BC Class 5 Drivers License is preferred.
A job requirement for this position is complete and up-to- date COVID 19 vaccination.
Location: Burnaby, BC SALARY: Step 1-$21.63, Step 2- $22.68, Step 3 – $23.90, Step 4 – $25.19
Hours: casual on call
This position requires union membership.
This position requires clear Criminal Record Search
Looking for a course for Winter 2022?
This course is an introduction to Deaf culture and to the richness of the local, regional and global Deaf community. The key cultural elements of signed languages, values, norms for interactions, traditions and artistic expression will be highlighted. Deaf community members’ various life pathways and diverse identities will be explored, and contrasted with society’s perspectives on what it means to be Deaf.
INTR 1101 (CRN 16883) “Introduction to Deafhood”
Christian Vasquez (Image of the instructor)
Instructor Bio:
Christian graduated with a BA degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from Gallaudet University. He is an award winning ASL storyteller and performer, ASL instructor, translator, ambassador, editor, actor, writer, youth gudiance counselor, aiding mentor, and founding of the ABC Luck! Card game. His recent milestones includes being involved in a project for Lower Elwha Tribal focused on translating Native Americans Myths and being selected to participate in a Sign Language Arts Workshop in Stockholm, Sweden
Thursdays
17:30-20:20
New Westminster Campus
Register Now! Open enrolment!
