Interested volunteers contact Chairperson Roger Desmarais at rowenger@gmail.com
Deafhood Workshop
ON TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
AT 6:30 PM
PADDY LADD PADDY LADD PADDY LADD
AUTHOR OF THE BOOK “DEAFHOOD”
Also he is writing on the book “Deaf Eduaction” right now.
WILL GIVE THE PRESENTATION.
WILL ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTIONS.
FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
WHERE: ?
WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY OF YOU CANADIANS ARE COMING TO HIS WORKSHOP SO WE CAN FIGURE OUT ON WHERE. THE DEADLINE TO NOTIFY ME ON SEPTEMBER 15TH IF YOU ARE ATTENDING. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS: mcgough8788@sbcglobal.net .
if enough Canadians, we will hold the worlshop at
St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center. 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham.
if not enough Canadians, the site would be moved down to Mt Vernon, WA.
ART CAR at IDSL 2011 Picnic!
Interested volunteers contact Chairperson Roger Desmarais at rowenger@gmail.com
Thank you!!
WBP- Clutter Workshop
Clutter Workshop is filling up fast – only 5 seats left! Hurry to Avoid Disappointment.
Interpreters are confirmed provided for Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind in attendance.
Registration Deadline: Thursday September 8th, 5:00pm.
Room Number has been confirmed & Presenter Bio’s are complete on the updated flyer in attachment
Job Posting- Live in Support
I am looking for live in support for a woman who is deafblind and lives in her own 2 bed, 2 bath apartment in Kitsilano. Position is full time and commencing October 1, 2011. or thereafter. Skill with deafblind intervention and sign is desired and/or a willingness to be trained. Maturity and commitment is essential.
Please call Michael Hawkins at: 778 229 6497 or: mhawkins@wcginternational.com
Loss of Service- VPAD
Dear Mr. Kielty,
I am sending this open message to you to express my concern about Snap! VRS’ disabling the services of Viable VPADs here in Canada. For quite some time, I served on BC-VRS Committee here in British Columbia, Canada.
The committee was instrumental in getting the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) which is to Canada as the Federal Communications Commission is to the United States to initiate a VRS programme for deaf and hearing residents of British Columbia and Alberta.
Primarily because of the differing nature of VRS funding, our local telephone company TELUS chose Sorenson as the single VRS vendor — in spite of our efforts to open our market to various vendors.
However, TELUS’ contract with Sorenson is for a trial period of eighteen months after which period of time the CRTC will evaluate for the purpose of establishing a permanent VRS across Canada. Also, Bell Canada is conducting a marketing survey in Ontario and Quebec which will be considered by the CRTC. I want to add here that BC-VRS Committee still has close ties with TELUS.
I am in receipt of Mr. Roger Carver’s email message to you and support all of his suggestions to correct the problem your company created for Canadian users of VPADs. If your company is unable to correct the problem as quickly as possible, then we shall cast a doubt on your company’s ability to provide a VRS program here during the 2013 CRTC hearings. After all, many deaf Canadians placed their faith on VPADs by purchasing them and I am sure they will feel understandably deceived.
In a nutshell, I hope you will restore the service quickly. Of course we understand we may not use your VRS program.
I am sending copies of this message to the Canadian Association of the Deaf and also to Ms. Janice Lyons who is a member of the BC-VRS Committee. Finally, I’m sending it to Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf with a request to post it on its DeafBC website.
Thank you.
Wayne Sinclair
ONE Month till IDSL 2011 Picnic!!! Saturday SEPT 24!!!
Start thinking about what food dish you will bring to share for Potluck!
For ASL Announcement: http://www.youtube.com/user/DeafRoger#p/a/u/0/whf_S5tcoXg
Interested volunteers please contact IDSL Picnic 2011 Chairperson Roger at rowenger@gmail.com
Housing: Spare Room
Hello,
I’m currently looking for a room that I could stay in for a few months until I’m able to find a place to rent for myself. I need a place to stay while I apple for assistance from the government. If anyone has a room available please let me know by emailing tiffany_thomas10@hotmail.ca
Thank You,
Tiffany Thomas
Contractors Networking
Hi, this is Gordon P. Hoeppner, I am interested to form a networking group of contractors. Especially for self employed. The goal is to keep working. Please send your name and email so we can set up a meeting to consider a networking group and need to discuss issues for better solutions. If you are a contractor or carpentry, tiling, painting, roofing, laying brick, plumbing person, electrician etc. as a self-employee, contractor, service or business commercial please consider contacting us. We are required to be registered and have insurance, as you know business is business.
My email is gphoeppner@telus.us . Rather to talk thru videophone? Sure, my videophone IP is 207.194.50.142; Sorenson at 604.001.0045 or Vpad/Screen Name is gordonbc.
CornFest Volunteers
GVAD needs more volunteers for the CornFest! If you’re available this Saturday and would like to help out email gvadinfo@gmail.com
International Day of Sign Language Picnic 2011
IDSL Picnic 2011!
Sept. 24 Starts 11am – Ends 6pm.
Queens Park- The HUGE Shelter #1 is Booked for us!
No worries Rain or Shine!!
POTLUCK- Bring your international food to share for potluck!!! Will have BBQ, can bring meat!
This is a Family & Community Event! All signers are welcome! There is a huge playground for kids to play.
Will have art activity, ASL activities, and fun stuff!!
Questions/Interested volunteers please contact IDSL Picnic 2011 Chairperson Roger at rowenger@gmail.com
DeafNation World Expo- July 29 – Aug. 1/2012
A one-of-a-kind experience. Record-breaking attendance. The largest show for the Deaf on Earth. Bigger and better than ever, the DeafNation World Expo brings together Deaf people from all over the world for what is truly a Mega Event. Whether you’re there to be a part of more than 300 booths, party at our opening ceremony under the lights of Fremont Street, or tour of the city of Las Vegas, don’t worry. Not all who wander are lost. Come to discover…
Business. Over 300 exhibitions gathered in 2010 to market the latest products and services to more than 23,400 people from all over the world in Mandalay Bay’s 200,000 square foot exhibit hall.
Technology. The most cutting edge products and services for the Deaf are on display. See the latest advances in video technology and platforms to meet your communication needs. From mobile devices to video conferencing, the most cutting edge tools for communication are sold here.
Diversity. Over 73 countries are represented in a stunning array of cultures. Deaf, hearing, and hard-of-hearing people all gather to share unique perspectives and common interests. With so many cultures represented, you are sure to see and learn something new.
Information. Over 70 workshops and presentations provide you with plenty of opportunity to learn. Topics include discussions on cutting-edge technological advancements, issues facing the community, and features by interesting and successful deaf individuals.
Networking. Experience the strength of word of mouth. The strongest and largest Deaf organizations gather at the DeafNation World Expo to spread awareness all over the world. The European Union of the Deaf, Deaflympics, and Asian Deaf Congress are just a few of the globally influential organizations represented.
DeafNation Inspiration Awards. Celebrate the best of the Deaf community. With awards for best technologies & products, exhibits, companies, and inspiring individuals, come help us recognize those who deserve recognition. You can take part in the Inspiration Awards by nominating those who deserve to win!
Entertainment. There have never been so many top Deaf performers and celebrities under the same roof. From musicians SignMark and Sean Forbes to UFC Fighter Matt Hamill, and actress Marlee Matlin, the best Deaf entertainers left their mark at the 2010 DeafNation World Expo.
Competition. Find your inner competitive side. Enter your artwork in the DeafNation World Expo art show, try your hand in the National Deaf Poker Tournament, or enter the National Softball Association for the Deaf softball tournament!
Best of all, it’s all FREE! Register online atwww.DeafNation.com/DNWE to reserve your spot at the DeafNation World Expo. Visit the DeafNation website to get information about hotels, event schedule, and to help you prepare for your trip in 2012. There is exactly one year left until we see you at Mandalay Bay for the worldwide Deaf event of 2012!
