Discovering Deaf Worlds would like to inform you about an exciting travel abroad opportunity for deaf and hard of hearing people, CODAs, interpreters and hearing people involved in the Deaf world. DDW is now leading trips to developing countries including Thailand, Cambodia and Costa Rica where participants will experience the unique culture and adventure of each country, while connecting with local deaf leaders and contributing to deaf advocacy projects along the way. All tours are fully accessible in English, American Sign Language, and led by local deaf guides using the native sign language of the country visited.
BCDSF Websites
Be sure to check out BCDSF’s (BC Deaf Sports Federation) updated website at www.bcdeafsports.bc.ca where you can find:
– recent BCDSF newsletters
– newly uploaded photos (Silent Walk, BC Disability Games, etc.)
– an interactive map of where our office is located
– an events calendar
– etc.
You can also find us on….
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22542167140&ref=ts
Twitter http://twitter.com/BCDeafSports
Deaf Culture Blog **NEW http://deafcultureblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/bcdsfs-deaf-culture-blog.html
It’s Time To Renew Your BCRAD Membership
Don’t forget to renew your BCRAD (BC Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf)
membership for this year (2010-2011)
Fill out the form below and email it or hand deliver it to
Rytch Newmiller or Marjorie Cameron.
2011 Deaflympics
MONTREAL, QC – July 26, 2010 –
The Board of Directors of the Canadian
Deaf Sports Association are pleased to announce the 2011 Deaflympics in
High Tatras, Slovakia have been reinstated, after recently being cancelled by
the International Committee for Sports for the Deaf.
The 2011 Deaflympics will be held February 18- 26, 2011 in High Tatras,
Slovakia. The CDSA is anticipating a full team component for the S2011
Games with representation in hockey, curling, alpine skiing, snowboarding.
Kathy Russell, Chef de Mission for Team Canada states,
“This is great news
for all Deaf Canadians who have been training hard to compete at the 2011
Deaflympics. We are honored to be able to participate and I am excited to
continue planning for this prestigious event”.
Click the link below for full details.
Checkers
If you like playing checkers and would like to play a casual game of checkers send a fax to Eugeniu Televco at 604-437-8629
ICED 2010 Announcement *Closing Press Release Update*
21st International Congress on the Education of the Deaf
(ICED 2010) Meeting in Vancouver, BC Addresses Issues of the 1880 Milan Congress
DeafBC Improvements
If you take a look at the DeafBC.ca layout you’ll notice we have
moved some features around and now we have navigation tabs.
CornFest Prizes and Chess Tournament
Don’t forget to buy your tickets to the CornFest.
GVAD now has over $3,000 worth of prizes for this years CornFest.
You won’t want to miss out on it!!!!
Also, don’t forget to buy your kids their tickets. GVAD is planning lots of fun events for kids AND we have received 200 children’s passes to Science World!!
CornFest Volunteers
GVAD is looking for volunteers for the CornFest. If you are interested in volunteering please email vandeaf@telus.net!
*Volunteers get free admission and 1 free hotdog as well as free corn!*
Christmas Craft Fair
What a Spirit of Christmas!
We are seeking people who will help run the annual CCF this year!
Eddy Morten and Karen Ursulak would like to see if anyone is willing to be the Chairperson for this event, and also, for people to be involved in committees (Deaf-Blind, hearing and deaf for this year). We are planning to hold the event Saturday, November 27th, 2010, venue to be determined. It will be for fundraising for the Deaf-Blind Club. There are not any staff to help with this from DSS this year, so if we don’t have a strong committee, we will not be holding it this year.
Please let Eddy or Karen know if you are interested in chairing and organizing the event, or being on a committee for it. Eddy email: eddy@deafblindservices.com, Karen email at kdurs@shaw.ca
Hope to hear from you very sooner.
ODSA Deaf Youth Sports & Leadership Camp
The Ontario Deaf Sports Association Inc. (ODSA) is hosting Ontario Deaf Youth Sports and Leadership Camp from August 8th to 13th, 2010 at the Cedar Glen for ages 9 to 17 years.
This year ODSA has decided to include leadership and outdoor activities as well as the traditional sports exercises. This is a great opportunity for Deaf youth to gain confidence, leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as learning about sports and the outdoors.
If you have any questions or for further information, please feel free to contact us at youth@ontariodeafsports.on.ca or phone 416 413-0299 tdd/voice.
E-BROCHURE / FLYER:
http://ontariodeafsports.on.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ODSA-ODYSC-2010-E-Brochure.pdf
