Telus VRS Trial Lottery Clarification
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
Spirituality And Yoga Retreat
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
also visit: www.DeafRetreats.com
Memorial For Mark-Allan Baker
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!
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
WBP Workshop Series: Money Skills – May and June 2010
**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
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
June 3rd Opening Celebration: Photo Exhibit Supporting DCC 2010
Love Is a Many Splendoured Thing from Trevor Leyenhorst on Vimeo.
Click on attachment for more information: Love is a Many Splendoured Thing
