Note to viewers: I apologize that the Closed Captioning could not be added at this point but for your own reading convenience, please click on “more info” on YouTube top right-hand margin. There is a full English translation of the video message.
International Day of Sign Language Rights Social
After IDSLR 2009 at Vancouver Public Library downtown Friday September 25th, let’s all head over to the Shark Club for an evening of social fun!
Address:
180 Georgia Street West
Vancouver, BC
*Must be over 19 years of age*
Deaf Canada Conference 2010
Hello BC Deaf Community,
We are excited to announce that the website for DCC 2010 is now up and
running! People can now register for the Conference which starts on July 11th-July18th in 2010. We have booked the
Sheraton Wall Center Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Please contact us through the website if you have any questions or
need more information.
Please spread the word!
Early bird deadline has been extended to December 31st so grab the
opportunity to register NOW!!
Thank you,
the DCC 2010 Committee.
Paralympic Ceremonies Volunteers & Performers
Attention BCDSF Members!
The on-line application process to become a Paralympic Ceremonies volunteer or volunteer performer is now available at www.vancouver2010.com. This on-line application form will be available until October 9, 2009, and it is open to any BCDSF members who may be interested in applying. The link below will take them to information on volunteering that leads to the actual application:
The Source Code is the first field that applicants will fill out and will allow them to track BCDSF members’ applications. Please let me know if you have any questions — they are looking forward to enthusiastic participation from the BC Deaf Sports Federation’s members!!!
Email: bcdeafsports@telus.net
Website: www.bcdeafsports.bc.ca
Canadian Deaf Curling Championships 2010
Hi BC Deaf Community!
Canadian Deaf Curling Championships 2010 is pleased to announce that its website is now up and running! It is promised to be an exciting event as provincial teams will be coming here to battle to be crowned as Team Canada and an opportunity to represent Canada for Winter Deafympics in High Tatras, Slovenika in 2011! Come down and be part of the excitement to see who will be the Team Canada!
Our website is www.cdcc2010.com
Attached is the registration form as well: CDCCRegistration
I certainly hope to see you at this exciting event!
Attention Deaf-Blind Community Members
October 2009 Annual Deaf Blind Workshop
Exciting Day coming up!
What: WBP (Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program) and DSS-BC (Deafblind Services Society of British Columbia) are excited to provide a fully-accessible day of events and learning.
Two workshops & a meeting all in one day, lots of breaks and refreshments provided by DSS-BC.
When: Saturday October 3, 2009, 10:00am. – 5:00pm.
Who contact?
Intervenors: Eddy Morten at DSS-BC, eddy@deafblindservices.com
Registration: Noella Roberts, ndwalkey@shaw.ca
More information? Flyer attached.
Need original? E-mail to wbp.workshops@vch.ca to request PDF flyer.
Well Being Program: Drop-In Coffee Group
See flyer attached: Drop-in Coffee Group
Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Date: Every Wednesday
Room: Multi Purpose Room (Wheelchair Accessible)
Where: Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program
#300-4211 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6
Snack: $2.00 per person
*Snacks served at 12:30 pm
Contact: Marjorie Cameron E-mail: Marjorie.Cameron@vch.ca or Kevin Ettinger
E-mail: Kevin.Ettinger@vch.ca
TTY: 604.456-0903
Voice: 604.456.0900
Fax: 604.456.0904
http://www.vch.ca/wbp
GVDBC Deaf Bowling League
Come out and have some fun at GVDBC Deaf Bowling League @ Rev’s. (formerly the Brentwood Recreational Centre, just next to Holdom Skytrain Station)
Anyone interested is welcome. We accept teams of 3 persons (or more) or you can join as individual.
We only bowl for 24 weeks, shorter than most leagues in Metro Vancouver. We have a split-season format, so your team will have more than one chance to make it into the final playoffs in March.
League play begins Saturday, September 19th at 9:45 AM.
We will have many exciting events, like going to Toronto on May 2010 for National Deaf Championships (10-pins & 5-pins), and going to USA for NWBAD tournament every March. Come on and meet new friends!
Any more information you need to know? Please contact:
Jeanne Durnion (President) jeanats80@hotmail.com
Cathy Belleau (Secretary) ctbelleau@yahoo.ca
Christel Devos (Treasurer) rcdevos@telus.net
Reminder to all GVDCC members
Greater Vancouver Deaf Curling Club’s first 2009 – 2010 season meeting will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 10:30 am at Royal City Curling Club.
Located at: 75 East 6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC
First league game start on October 4, 2009 at 12:20pm.
Contact FrankChung@shaw.ca for more information or visit their website: http://ca.geocities.com/curlingjohn/
Team Canada at Deaflympics Taipei
Team Canada is participating at the 2009 Summer Deaflympics in Taipei, Taiwan from September 5 to 15, 2009. Our athletes will be involved in the sports of Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Cycling, Judo, Swimming and Taekwondo.
You will find lots of information on http://www.assc-cdsa.com (click on the Team Canada icon to the left).
Go Canada Go !!
CANADA DOMINATES 2009 ICSD CONGRESS
Please click on the link below for more information on how Canada won many bids to host upcoming sporting events at the ICSD Congress in Taipei, Taiwan last week.
Especially exciting news for Vancouver, who will now officially be hosting the 2015 Deaflympics!
Taipei Deaflympics News Coverage
News Flash from H3 Network Media!
With the Deaflympics fever everywhere, H3 Network Media are declaring all Taipei Deaflympics coverage including cultural videos and LIVE coverage FREE until September 17, 2009.
After September 17, 2009, a three month membership of $10.00 USD is required to view all the archival video coverage of the 21st Deaflympics in Taipei, Taiwan.
Some proceeds of the membership fees specifically for the Deaflympics videos will be donated to the Deaf Taiwanese citizens whose homes have been destroyed by Typhoon Morakot that hit the southern part of Taiwan August 10, 2009.
Visit:
http://www.h3networkmedia.com/ for more information
Please do feel free to join us in this good cause.
More information to come soon!
BC Deaf Fly Fish Derby
7th BC DEAF FLY FISHING DERBY
When: September 19, 2009 (Saturday)
Where: South Barriere Lake, B.C. (East from Barriere)
Time: Saturday from dawn to dusk (6am – 8pm)
Why: Fly Fishing derby, camping, games, bonfire and socializes with other deafies.
$15 Entry Fee per Fly Fishing Angler with a valid fishing licence. ($5 goes to BCDFF expenses and etc)
If you want more information, please contact: info@bcdeafflyfish.ca or visit
www.bcdeafflyfish.ca
An announcement will be held at South Barriere Lake Recreation Site on Saturday night after 9:00 PM (21:00) for prizes and others.
See the below vlog for more information:
Deaf Arts Show at Vancouver Community College
Please stop by The Deaf Arts Exhibit in room 5025 on the 5th floor. Please spread this exciting announcement to everyone, and to show your support to the Deaf artists!
International Day of Sign Language Rights
Please watch Jodi Birley’s special announcement about
International Day of Sign Language Rights
on YouTube vlog:
