BCRAD Supports the Olympics!
Come join us for some Olympic FUN at The Fountainhead
on February 21, 2010 at 2 pm.
Come show your support for our Canadian Athletes.
The Fountainhead is located at 1025 Davie Street, Vancouver BC.
See you then!
BCRAD Olympic Party
“Problem Child” Interpreted Play in Victoria
SIGN LANGUAGE PERFORMANCE:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010 @ 2PM
Tickets:
Adult $22
Student $12
Senior $17
Advance tickets for these performances are available to Deaf or Hard of hearing individuals, families and community. Fax: 250-721-6596 for tickets
Yoga PAH! DVD launch party
It’s time to celebrate and have a party!
Yoga PAH! DVD is here!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
GARDEN WORKS in BURNABY
Marine Drive near Nelson GardenWorks (at Mandeville)
Time: 4:00 pm to 6 pm
We would love to see you there!
Click on the link for more info: Yoga PAH! DVD Release
Blessings and BLISS-ings
leonarda
H3 Network Covering Olympics
Visit:http://www.h3networkmedia.com
for Olympic coverage in ASL!
St Patrick’s Day Colorpins Bowling
Saturday, March 13th 2010 at 6:00 pm
$20.00 for 3 Games including shoes
Revs Bowling
5502 Lougheed Hwy,
Burnaby, B.C.
Wear Green Clothing Prizes
50/50 Raffles
Fundraises for BC Deaf Bowling Ass. Champions going to Toronto, Ontario
May 20th to 23rd, 2010
Chairperson-Patricia Steward TTY or fax
778-285-5698
Lynda Milton-email lyndamilton@shaw.ca
Create a VISION workshop and Yoga PAH! class
We take a short break from the excitement of the 2010 OLYMPICS to bring you this special reminder announcement:
Create a VISION workshop and Yoga PAH! class
Date: SATURDAY, Feb. 27, 2010
Location: WindSong CoHousing, 20543 – 96th Ave, Langley
Time: 10 am sharp to 2:00 pm
Cost: $30.00 per person BEFORE Feb. 17 ($ 35.00 after)
Workshop NOT to be missed.
Almost full- only a few spots still available.
pls email leonarda@shaw.ca to register.
looking forward to seeing you.
Blessings and BLISS-ings
leonarda
*WORKSHOP FLYER: VISION Workshop
Deaf Interpreting Level 1 Workshop
Nigel Howard will once again be teaching the Deaf Interpreting Level 1 workshop at Douglas College in the CTELL Lab on the 4th floor. There will be a total of 30 hours of DI Training, and you will receive a certificate of attendance from WAVLI.
COST: $300
DATES:
March 19 (6pm-9pm)
March 20 (9am-4pm)
March 21 (9am-2pm)
March 26 (6pm-9pm)
March 27 (9am-4pm)
March 28 (9am-2pm)
Please visit http://web.me.com/susi.bolender/Site_2/Deaf_Interpreting_Workshop.html to register. We need a minimum of 12 people registered to go ahead. (Maximum registration is 16)
DEADLINE for registering is March 5th.
*Should the class fill up, Active WAVLI members will be given priority.*
If you have any questions please contact us at wavli.pd@gmail.com
Thank You!
ASL Workshop Presenter Wanted – Volunteer
Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society hosts an adult day drop-in centre for adults with acquired brain injuries called Headway Centre Vancouver.
Once a month they hold Community Connections Workshops for their members. These
workshops consist of people from the community coming in and presenting/educating our members on various topics. Previously, they have had employment services, leisure services, and people from the aboriginal community come in and present.
Recently their members have expressed an interest in having someone from the
deaf community come in a facilitate an basic ASL session. We would be interested in someone volunteering their time to facilitate such a workshop sometime next month
More Information:
1) We are located at West 6th and Fir street. 320-1600 West 6th in
Vancouver.
2) Our workshops are usually at the end of each month and usually run from
1-2pm.
3) Since we are a drop-in centre it’s hard to confirm how many participants
will be here, but it usually ranges from 5-10 people.
4) They are a non profit organization so it would be on a volunteer basis.
We would really appreciate it if we could set up a workshop for sometime in March. Thanks so much for your response and hope to hear from you soon!
Please email: vandeaf@telus.net if you are interested in hosting this mini-workshop
Well-Being Program Looking for Peer Support Workers
PEER SUPPORT WORKER:
NOTICE OF CONTRACT
Three Contracts with the Deaf Well-Being Program.
~each contract will be for 20 hours per month, 3 month temporary; leading to a 6 month contract.
Job Description: Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and staff, and in conjunction with treatment personnel, you will work with Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing clients with the objective of assisting them to achieve their stated goals. The successful candidates will be well-organized individuals who exhibit initiative, flexibility, sound judgement and good interpersonal skills. Duties include one-to-one work assisting clients in achieving goal(s), acquiring new skills or linking with community resources; communicating all relevant information verbally and in writing to pertinent staff; and attending monthly peer support worker meetings, at the team or unit and centrally.
Qualifications: The successful individuals must be fluent in Sign Language and understand Deaf culture; and will:
- have completed a Peer Support Training program or have equivalent training or experience
- have personal experience receiving services within the mental health system (required)
- be able to be a role model to people recovering from a serious mental illness by sharing common life experiences and practical information
- have effective strategies for dealing with stress
- be able to work cooperatively with mental health staff, consumers and family members
- be able to work with a culturally diverse population
- be willing to respect other people’s right to decline assistance
- be able to adequately access public transportation,
- be able to present in a professional manner, and
10. be empathetic, patient and supportive.
Duration of these Placements: 3 Months, temporary, leading to a 6 month contract.
You are not required to work at the team or unit where you receive service.
Pay and Hours: $11.00 an hour, up to 20 hours maximum a month (including meetings).
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date and Location: Please submit a resume and a cover letter to:
Patti Dobie
Deaf Well Being Program
#300 4211 Kingsway,
Burnaby, BC, V5H 1Z6.
No later than February 26, 2010
Sport Technical Advisor for July 2011 Wanted
Next BC Disability Games will be in Penticton from July 6th to 10th, 2011
Looking for volunteer to be “Sport Technical Advisor” for BCDSF.
Duties:
- A technical representative must be on hand to receive and resolve any technical questions or disputes at the BC Disability Games.
- Work together with head representatives for each sports and be familiar with their rules and agreement during event – bowling, golf, disc golf, archery, and possible one or two other sports
- Be available to go to Penticton from July 6th to 10th, 2011
- Be available to attend BC Disability committee meetings (in Surrey) – usually 1 or 2 hours long ~ May 20th 2010, next in November 2010, at least 3 more in 2011 ~ if you live out of town ~ BC Disability Games will cover your transportation and accommodation
- Open to any Deaf or Hearing with signing experience
- Cannot participate in any competition sports during BC Disability Games
During July 6th to 10th, 2011 ~~ All transportation (from your home to Penticton and back and attending games), accommodation and meals are included (FREE!)
Please reply before April 15th 2010.
#254 – 3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, B.C V7B 0A2
TTY: 604-333-3606 FAX: 604-333-3450
Videophone Dlink IP# 207.102.172.112
Canadian Deaf Curling Championships 2010 Booster
See attached flyer for more details: CDCC Flyer
Canadian Deaf Curling Championship is coming up SOON! March 28th to April 3rd.
It is an important event because this will be the FIRST ever qualifying event for Winter Deaflympics 2011 in High Tatras, Slovakia.
Want your name in the CDCC 2010 program book?
You can contribute to CDCC 2010 booster list, which will be used to defray the costs of hosting the event and support the curlers. As recognition of your support, you name will be the program book that would be given out to all participants and fans.
A tax receipt will be given upon the request if the donation is $20.00 or more. Please provide full name and address.
Please send cheque payment to BCDSF and mail to our office with a note that it is for CDCC 2010 Booster.
Deadline is by Friday February 19th, 2010.
*Time/Location change* Local Deaf student to carry Olympic Torch
On February 11th, the day before the Olympics begin, J.C. Horton will be carrying the Olympic Torch for a portion of the run in Burnaby.
The official torch bearer is Brian Hill. Brian has awarded part of his Burnaby run to J.C
Brian Hill had hundreds of people to choose from; business associates, friends etc. but one person kept coming to the forefront of his mind. He said that the Olympics are about pushing yourself to achieve, more than you think possible, despite any obstacles that may come your way. Brian has watched J.C. grow up and was inspired by his determination to overcome whatever stood in his way. J.C. was the person that he selected.
J.C. is 16 years old, Deaf and attended the B.C. School for the Deaf Elementary Program in Burnaby. J.C. is currently in Grade 10 at Vancouver College. He loves sports and plays basketball on the junior varsity team at Vancouver College
His run time and place has been changed. He will not be running in Burnaby at 11:38 am. He will be running on West 10th Avenue in Vancouver from 4545 W.10th to Trimble street. The time of his run will be 6:48pm.
(On Feb 11th)
Deaf Grad 2010
Deaf Grad is open to all deaf students in B.C. Whether they attend the B.C. School for the Deaf, a deaf program elsewhere or are mainstreamed in their local school districts, all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Deaf Grad is a signing event but we also welcome oral deaf students who feel comfortable being part of a signing environment. We want to celebrate all the Deaf Grads !
Deaf Grad is an amazing community event where parents, Grandparents, extended family, educators, interpreters, Deaf Community and anyone who has been connected to the community – come out to support and honour the grads.
The evening begins with a dinner, a time to honour the grads through speeches and concludes with a dance. Grads can choose to wear their formal attire or dressy clothes – so there is lots of picture taking! A big highlight is when some of the grads themselves stand up to make a speech. In the past, families (grandparents, aunts, uncles etc.), and the Grads themselves have cherished this event.
If you have a student completing high school this year – please send an email asapl – so they can be added to our list. . If you are aware of any grad who may not be aware of this event please email the name or contact information of the individual(s) to the contact info below.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
4:00 pm arrival and time for photo taking (awesome location for photos)
5:00 pm: buffet dinner is served, followed by an action-packed program & dancing
Location: Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club (1284 184th Street, Surrey)
Ticket Price: $33.00
This is a non-alcohol ‘family/community’ event.
Ticket Sales:
Venue size at the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club means we can sell a maximum of 175 tickets. Like last year, tickets are expected to be sold out quickly.
Tickets can be reserved by contacting Cecelia Klassen at: klassjam@shaw.ca Once you are on the reservation list, mailing instructions on where to mail your cheque will be given. Deadline for receiving the cheques will be: March 1, 2010.
All ticket proceeds go solely to purchasing the dinner, hall rental, DJ (for dancing), decorations, special surprises for the grads, etc. Once a ticket is purchased, we will be unable to offer refunds (although a waiting list is anticipated so we can possibly resell your ticket). No tickets can be sold at the door. Unfortunately, we are unable to have any deaf youth attend without their parents or guardian. Donations are greatly appreciated.
If you would like more information on the event, or would like to volunteer or donate, please email the committee. This is a non profit, private event set up entirely by volunteers who are parents of Deaf grads, parents of Past Deaf Grads and Deaf community volunteers. We are thankful to the BC School for the Deaf for being supportive of this event.
If you are searching for financial support for a graduation dress or suit, please contact: The Cinderella Project, Vancouver: 604 603-9155
Deaf Grad Poster: Deaf Grad 2010 flyer
