Versa Effect
Washington State Association of the Deaf presents:
The Phoenix Theatre at the University of Victoria presents Rookery Nook
ODHH Job Postings
ODHH contracts with the regional service centers of the deaf and hard of hearing, located throughout the state of Washington. Several of the Centers are experiencing vacancies for case manager positions. While we usually do not distribute non-government job bulletins, it is important that these positions are filled to ensure services are available to the local communities. Please share, distribute and post.
The vacancies are located at:
Hearing Speech Deafness Center (HSDC) – Seattle http://www.hsdc.org/
Hearing Loss Center (HLC) of Spokane – Yakima office http://www.ewcdhh.org/
Southeast Washington Service Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SEWCDHH) – Pasco http://www.sewscdhh.org/
Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SWCDHH) – Vancouver http://swcdhh.org/
At this time, ODHH does not have the job bulletin for the Yakima office. Please contact Hearing Loss Center directly. If you have questions regarding qualifications of the vacant positions, duties and salaries, please contact the Regional Service Centers listed in the attachments or on the web links.
Sign languages as Endangered languages Conference, 6 – 9 November 2011, Ål, Norway
Please see this link below about the upcoming conference on Sign languages as Endangered Languages: http://www.al.fhs.no/article.asp?w=85463229&x=25124
The conference will be in Ål, Norway from 6 – 9 November 2011. The registration fee to the conference for WFD Ordinary Members and Individual members is NOK 800 (800 Norwegian Kroner).
Seattle Deaf Film Festival March 30-April 1, 2012
Through cinema, Deaf Spotlight believes in cultivating a vibrant community of emerging and experienced Deaf filmmakers, actors, and producers. We are excited to host the first Seattle Deaf Film Festival (SDFF) in Seattle, WA from March 30 to April 1, 2012. The event will take place at University of Washington, Kane Hall, Room #120. During this three-day festival, you will have opportunities to see various short and feature films by Deaf filmmakers! More details on www.deafspotlight.com
Annual Deaf-Blind workshop – Saturday October 22, 2011
WBP is excited to announce this year’s Annual Deaf-Blind workshop topic:
Get Rid of Your Clutter!
Description:
l Feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and worry about your mess?
l Don’t know how to start…
l Learn:
– the positive benefits of living without clutter
– to organize and stay organized!
Presenters Who: Leanor Vlug, Deaf Presenter with Heather Knittel & Susan Borax of Good Riddance Professional Organizing Solutions
When: Saturday October 22, 2011
Time: 9:30am. – 4:30pm.
Where: Room TBA, Douglas College-New Westminster campus, 900 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC
Registration: Tracy Metzger at tracymetzger70@gmail.com
Interpreters & Carpool: Lisa Anderson, wbp.workshops@vch.ca
Intervernors: Eddy Morten, eddy@deafblindservices.com
Registration deadline: Friday October 14, 2011
More information, See flyer in attachment:
Posted by: Lisa Anderson, Deaf Well-Being Program Workshop Coordinator
WBP Workshop in Nanaimo – Saturday October 29, 2011
WBP workshop in Victoria – November 4 – 6, 2011
Hello Island Deaf community,
May be the only time we will offer this workshop on the Island – do not miss your chance!
WBP Workshop: Take Control of Your Own Money – Feel Better About Yourself
Presented by: Kevin Ettinger, Deaf Mental Health Counsellor, Well-Being Program
Melanie Buffel, Money Coach
Covers:
Feel overwhelmed, anxious, & worried about your money?
Learn more about budgeting & build confidence!
Stumped to figure out which bank to go to?
Learn about different banks and banking fees.
Don’t understand how Credit works?
Learn about Credit History.
Tempted to buy, buy, buy?
Learn tricks that stores play & avoid making mistakes while you shop.
And, includes a special presentation by PLAN BC on the Registered Disability Savings Plan
(see separate flyer coming soon)
When: Friday November 4, Saturday & Sunday November 5 & 6, 2011
Time: Friday 6:00 – 9:30pm.
Saturday & Sunday 9:30am. – 4:30pm. ~ Bring Your Own Lunch ~
Where? Friday & Sunday: IDHHC-Victoria Meeting Room, #100 – 754 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC
Saturday: Crowsnest Room, at the Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt (Victoria), BC (next door from SVIADHH’s VINGO at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre)
To register, contact Wendy Warwick – Registration deadline: Friday October 28, 2011
Wendy Warwick, Victoria Co-WBP Volunteer, sweetcookie02@msn.com or
Lisa Anderson-Kellett, Workshop Coordinator, at WBP offices:
TTY Toll-free: 1-800-949-1155 or Fax: 1-604-456-0904
To see flyer with more details including bio, click here:
Posted by: Lisa Anderson, Deaf Well-Being Program Workshop Coordinator, wbp.workshops@vch.ca
New Informative WBP workshop on Lower Mainland – Alzheimers Disease & Dementia
WIDHH- Aviva Community Fund
WIDHH has entered into the Aviva Community Fund online voting contest and we need your support and votes so we can advance to the next round. Take a moment to read about “A Room of Our Own” a seniors program we wish to provide with your help. Click the link below… simply register and start voting to support this amazing service to the Community!
WIDHH thanks you for your continued support!!
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The “A Room of our Own” idea grew out of discussions with Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors about what would improve the quality of their lives and how they could remain healthy and connected to their Community.
They told us that as Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors they cannot benefit from programs in their Neighborhood because of communication barriers. The Happy Hands, a Deaf seniors group needs a permanent space to operate from to develop and provide the same activities found in mainstream seniors centres but with access to communication.
They also told us that as fit and active seniors they wanted to support their friends who are frail and possibly homebound but; they didn’t have the resources to organize a volunteer program.
SO, we took those ideas and designed the program “A Room of Their Own” which includes renting a space, providing transportation and a Volunteer Trainer/Coordinator to establish a rooster of Senior Volunteers to serve their Community.
The seniors in our Community have always volunteered, have always made a contribution and we don’t want them to stop! Many of the seniors who will benefit have volunteered countless hours over the years to many organizations; they have been founding and supporting members and Board Members.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND GRATITUDE TO THEM BY PROMOTING VOTING TO ALL OF YOUR CONTACTS & FRIENDS.
Go to the contest site http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf11864 and find out how you can use register to VOTE and promote our idea via Facebook, Twitter & Google+ to bring in even more votes. Please help us to make this idea become a reality!
WBP and PLAN BC announce information session on Registered Disability Savings Plan for Victoria
Halloween Party
Please e-mail us at bcculturalsocietyofthedeaf@gmail.ca for the address. Thank you!!!
