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OVAD Summer Picnic

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OVAD SUMMER PICNIC

June 26th, 2010
32th St (hwy97) and 25th Ave
Polson Park, Vernon
from 1pm to dusk

If it’s raining-Cancel

Socialize                 50/50                      Relax

Bring your own lawn chairs and food

Any Questions, contact
Deb Perry at debperry@shaw.ca
Carla Yager at jctravel@shaw.ca

VCC Celebration for Sara MacFayden

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Are you a VCC grad? What do you remember from BAA class?

Self-discovery? Developing awareness of diversity? Moving across the language continuum “bridge”?

“Slow talking”, story-telling, loads of laughter?

Creative art, sheep mascots, test day treats?

Reflection, reflection, and more reflection?

How Sara was the coolest teacher you’d ever had?

Many of the interpreters working in BC today started their journey towards becoming an ally in the Deaf community in Sara’s class at VCC. After twenty-odd years of inspiring, engaging and educating future interpreters, support workers, parents of deaf children and others who went on to work in the Deaf community, Sara MacFayden will be leaving VCC to teach in the interpreting program at Douglas College.

Please join Vancouver Community College’s ASL & Deaf Studies Program between 5 and 7 PM on Friday, June 25th, 2010 to recognize the significant contribution Sara has made to the program. The celebration will take place at the Broadway campus of VCC with the exact location to be announced.

Please tell your fellow alumni working in different fields about this opportunity to thank Sara!

Questions? Contact Vincent at vchauvet@vcc.ca

DSS Spring Newsletter

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View the DSS spring newsletter by clicking here

FIFA International Sign Broadcast

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View the announcement by clicking here

Telus VRS Trial Lottery Clarification

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Title: Clarifying Telus VRS trial lottery

Hello BC Deaf Community,

There are some confusion about the lottery for participation in the Telus VRS trial.   I wrote to Telus to request clarification.

Lottery Process

Some of you have heard that community members were already chosen earlier this week to have the VP200 installed in their homes.  Telus has chosen a few people in the Greater Vancouver area, Edmonton and Calgary to do preliminary testing of the Sorenson VP on Telus internet accounts for verification.

The official lottery will be on June 21st and will include those who have submitted their applications to Telus on Tuesday night and including all applications submitted to WIDHH for delivery to Telus.  Whether you have a Telus account or subscribe to another internet provider you will all be eligible to have your names drawn for participation in the trial.  If you have a different internet provider than Telus you will have to consider switching to Telus to participate in the trial.

US Installers

Some were concerned that US installers will be doing all of the installation for the trial.  Telus has informed us that the US installers are here to provide training for Canadian installers.  Canadian installers will be doing the installation for BC participants in the trial with the exception of recent installations which are for training the Canadian installers.

Expansion of the trial participant numbers

Telus has informed us that the trial lottery on June 21st will not be the final and only lottery.  They will be monitoring the volume of usage and as funding permits add more participants to the trial.

If you wish to participate in the trial you are encouraged to fill out the application and submit it to WIDHH by June 17th at 4:00 p.m.  Participation in the trial is voluntary and your decision.  The only cost is the internet account with Telus as we have been informed.

Thank you,

Monte Hardy
BC-VRS Committee

View the VRS Trial application form

Spirituality And Yoga Retreat

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namaste everyone:

second announcement:

SOUL FIRST

spirituality and yoga retreat

mid-week retreat on beautiful Bowen Island, BC

co-facilitated by international team of Connie Russert and

Leonarda Eh

see attached brochure below for more details.

early bird regirstration before July 7, 2010

if you are interested, pls register early, as space is limited.

looking forward to seeing you.

blessings and BLISS-ings

leonarda

www.yogapah.com

also visit: www.DeafRetreats.com

View the Soul First brochure by clicking here!

World Federation for the Deaf Youth Section

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View the Official Letter of the 2nd WFDYS Children Camp in Venezuela

DCC 2010 Fundraiser: Pancake Breakfast

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View the flyer by clicking here

Memorial For Mark-Allan Baker

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A Memorial for Mark-Allan Baker will be held At Ceperley/Second Beach

Picinic Area under the Gazebo in Stanley Park.

Friday June 11th , 4 – 9 pm

If you have anything to remember him by please bring it with you.

(yearbooks, pictures etc.)

There will be a BBQ set up so if you want to bring your own food and we can cook it.

Live the life you love, and love the life you live!

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Background: I am thankful for my family, for they have shaped who I am. I am a CODA, a Child of Deaf Adults (both parents), and I have a Deaf sister. As a child, I interpreted things well beyond my years, and did so effortlessless and fluidly. As an adult, I see what a gift it was that I could be a bridge between worlds. I share some of my coda experiences in my stand up comedy – there is humour in all things.

Education: My coach training is from The Coaches Training Institute based out of San Francisco, CA. I will be a Professional Certified Coach in Fall 2010. I received my Bachelor of Arts (English) from Simon Fraser University in 2001. I enjoy the every day teachings life has to offer.

What is Coaching?

Are you ready to:

  • reach your greatest potential?
  • lead a fulfilling and passionate life?
  • get clarity about your values and live your life fully in alignment with them?
  • have more energy and balance in your life?

Coaching is finding a way to live your best life possible, everyday!

Is Coaching like therapy?

No, Coaching is not therapy. It isn’t meant to dwell on past events – it is meant to propel you into your future – the future you want for yourself.

What can you expect?

From yourself: When you commit to Coaching, you can expect that you will gain focus and clarity about what inspires you and drives you. You will create and accomplish meaningful goals for yourself, and achieve success in your life’s passions.

From me: You can expect that I will be a supportive, honest, and passionate Coach. That we will have fun in the discovery of your life’s ambitions and dreams. I believe that each client is naturally creative, resourceful and whole. You know what drives you, and you are fully capable of reaching for your dreams!

I would be honoured to be able to help you along your journey to joy and fulfillment. Drop me a line to book a free strategy session: 778-895-5326 or by Email Here

View Jean’s website here

Telus Video Relay Service Trial Townhall Meeting

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D-PAN: Deaf Professional Arts Network

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Click here to read the english text from the video. (Deaf Blind friendly)

Visit The D-PAN Website Here

This is D-PAN from D-PAN Productions on Vimeo.

Sean Forbes- Interview

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Sean interview with Mitch Albom from sean forbes on Vimeo.

WBP Workshop Series: Money Skills – May and June 2010

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**Money Skills Workshop Series Update**

Thank you to everyone who registered for the Money Skills Workshop Series. The workshops have been quite popular and are completely full

If you want to be put on a waitlist for a future session, please email wbp.workshops@vch.ca

Exciting Workshop News!

Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) and the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program(WBP) are partnering to provide a Financial Literacy Program: “Money Skills” to Deaf community members.

For Who: For people who are on low income, who may be on Income Assistance(IA), or Persons with Disabilities(PWD) that want and need to learn skills and access information to their money management and plan for a hopeful future.

What:

Budgeting: Learn HOW to control your money (Spending and Earning)

Banking: Option Choices that are right for you, reduce bank fees and save money

Credit: Grow and Stay on a good credit history and with debt control

Consumerism: Buy Buy Buy! Look and see spending choices influenced by advertising and how to be in charge of your own spending

Cost: FREE

When: THURSDAYS May 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 2010

Time: 5:30pm. – 8:30pm

Where: Well Being Program Multi-Purpose Room

Who: Kevin Ettinger, Mental Health Counsellor & Melanie Buffel, FSGV Workshop Faciliator

How: To register, Contact: Lisa Anderson – wbp.workshops@vch.ca,  TTY: 604 – 456 – 0901 or FAX 604 – 456 – 0904

SPACE IS LIMITED – DEADLINE to register – April 30, 2010.

**Open flyer for more information: Money Skills Poster

Deaf Nation World Expo

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Meet the rest of the Deaf world,

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and create your own

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future here!

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The 2010 DeafNation World Expo will be held at the Sands Expo Center, the perfect place to truly bring the Deaf together under one roof. The World Expo will take place at Sand Expo’s 200,000 sq. feet exhibit hall, where exhibitions, workshops, entertainment, sporting activities, activities for the children and so on will come together to provide four full days’ worth of many hours of presentations, education and socializing for the attendees. The best thing about the World Expo, aside from the socializing and cultural/language opportunities, will be the free admission to all events.

Our philosophy is that free admission brings a diversity of attendees who can share our culture, needs, language, and information. Overall, our goal is to give everyone the chance to meet new people from all the corners of the world, ranging anywhere from historical regions like Europe, the Americas and Africa to exotic regions like Asia and Australia, and learn new languages, new cultures and new traditions, which will be all done under one great roof. Make your plans right now and come be a part of the DeafNation World Expo, the largest Deaf event there is in the world!

To see complete event details visit the Deaf Nation website by clicking here

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