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EAD-GAP Program Announcement

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widhh_top_header_01In 2008, The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, with a one-time grant from the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance (MEIA), is piloting an assistive devices program for residents of British Columbia.

We have successfully completed the application process for those who have applied in 2008, we still have funds left but it is now very limited.

We are now re-opening and now accepting applications for the following BC Residents who are:
• Citizens who are Deaf/Blind
• Citizens who are Deaf, Deafened, and Hard of Hearing and are living outside of the Lower Mainland such as Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Caribou, Okanagan, Kootenays, Stikine, Skeena-Queen Charlotte, Peace River and other Eastern, Central, Northern BC regions.
• Require the use of an assistive device to meet a functional goal, and;
• Be able to identify a functional goal you would like to achieve.

Start Date
WIDHH will accept applications on April 1st, 2010. The EAD-GAP program application process and equipment distribution starts on May 1st.

Please circulate the attached document to anyone you think would qualify. I have attached the full announcement and application form.

Sarah… would you mind posting this announcement on the DeafBC website?

If you have any questions please contact Sharon Miller at smiller@widhh.com

Please open attachements for application and information: EAD GAP Application Form 2010 and EAD-GAP Announcement 2010

Olympic Torch Bearer

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Read all about Dan’s exciting experience being an Olympic torch bearer: Dan’s Torch Run Story!

WIDHH AGM April 22nd, 2010

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2010 Annual General Meeting

 Date: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Doors Open at: 5:30 pm

Meeting Starts at: 6:00 pm

 Location:

Planet BINGO – 3rd Floor

2655 Main Street (near 11th Avenue)

Vancouver, BC, V5T 3E7

Wheelchair Accessible with Elevator

 The purpose and business of the meeting, as required of the By-Laws are:

1. To formally report to the Members on the activities of WIDHH for the year 2009. The Annual Report for the year 2009, will be presented.

2. To formally report to the Members on the fi nancial status of WIDHH for the year 2009. The Audited Financial Report, will be presented, for the year ending December 31, 2009.

3. To elect the Board of Directors.

 ASL Interpreters, Relay Interpreters, FM System and Captioning will be provided.

Refreshments will be served.

Please see attachment for more information: 2010 AGM WIDHH

WAVLI Fundraiser

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 WAVLI’s Burger and Bowling Night

WHEN: 
March 03, 2010 

TIME:
6:30- Arrive and Socialize
7:00-9:00 Bowling
9:00- 50/50 draw

PLACE:
Excalibur Bowling Centre
12350 Pattullo Place
Surrey V3V 8C3
(Near Scott Road Skytrain Station)

COST:
$17.00 PER PERSON
Includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, one burger (no vegetarian option available) and one drink.

RSVP:
Please RSVP by ASAP to Tess tessiwama@hotmail.com or Carli vanrossumc@hotmail.com. Tickets can be bought at the door but we need to know how many people will attend to ensure we reserve enough lanes.

This is an event for family and friends all ages. Non-signers are welcome. Interpreters will be provided to facilitate communication

 

Well-Being Program Workshop Planning Event

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See Poster for more information: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?

The Well-Being Program (WBP) is now trying to plan for workshops to provide between the years 2010 – 2014.

We will talk about different and new topic ideas (those that were already proposed and suggested by all of you over the past 3 years).

WBP Staff Lisa Anderson-Kellett will ASK you what YOU want to learn in future workshops by surveys.

WHEN? Friday, March 5, 2010   from 7:00 – 9:00pm OR Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 12:30 – 3:30pm (pick either day)

Where? WBP Activity Room, Well-Being Program, #300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6

TO SIGN UP for one of the sessions, contact wbp.workshops@vch.ca and for more information.

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Workshop in Nanaimo: “The Four Agreements – A Deaf-Friendly Book Interpretation”

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the four agreementsSubject: WBP Workshop “The Four Agreements – A Deaf-Friendly Book Interpretation ” in Nanaimo

What?  Workshop in ASL:  The Four Agreements are 4 simple rules you can follow for life, and make your life so much easier with less heartache, less hurt, acceptance and personal freedom.

 If you keep these 4 agreements or guidelines in your head always, you will feel so much better. Your relationships with people will be easier because things will be a bit more clearer.

 In the workshop, using these 4 agreements Jodi and Lisa have examples that are used to illustrate how important or how each of them has worked and applied in our life and how they can apply to your life in different ways!

Who?    Jodi Birley and Lisa Anderson (see Bios on 2nd page of flyer)

When? Saturday, March 20, 2010.  9:30am. – 4:30pm.

Time? Please come at 9:00 for Coffee, Tea, Muffins then for LUNCH: You either pay $5.00 for us to order lunch OR You bring your own lunch. Please let our Nanaimo workshop volunteer or Alex Walker at IDHHC-Nanaimo know what you plan to do so we can order right amount of food, thank you.

Where? Child Development Centre (near Nanaimo Hospital), 1135 Nelson Street, Nanaimo, BC  

Who contact? Donna Potter, Workshop Volunteer, e-mail: donna.workshops@hotmail.com OR Alex Walker, IDHHC-Nanaimo,  TTY 250-753-0977 or  e-mail: alex@idhhc.ca

 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  March 10, 2010   (Register ASAP to avoid disappointment)

**See attachment for more information: The Four Agreements Poster

This Workshop will be Coming Soon to: Victoria

BCRAD Olympic Party

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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!

“Problem Child” Interpreted Play in Victoria

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Problem Child

 

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

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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

www.yogapah.com

H3 Network Covering Olympics

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 Visit:http://www.h3networkmedia.com

for Olympic coverage in ASL!

St Patrick’s Day Colorpins Bowling

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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

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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

www.yogapah.com

*WORKSHOP FLYER:  VISION Workshop

Deaf Interpreting Level 1 Workshop

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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

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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

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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:

  1. have completed a Peer Support Training program or have equivalent training or experience
  2. have personal experience receiving services within the mental health system (required)
  3. be able to be a role model to people recovering from a serious mental illness by sharing common life experiences and practical information
  4. have effective strategies for dealing with stress
  5. be able to work cooperatively with mental health staff, consumers and family members
  6. be able to work with a culturally diverse population
  7. be willing to respect other people’s right to decline assistance
  8. be able to adequately access public transportation,
  9. 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

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