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Seeking ASL Singer & Interpreter for BC Lion Game

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Imran Hakamali: Hello everyone! I want take this time to quickly announce something. BC Lions Football game, they have contacted us and are looking for an ASL signer and and interpreter. What for? And when? On Thursday, August 19th, just coming up soon. If you want to take this opportunity, please email us at gvadmedia@gmail.com.


Email us soon as possible if you’re interested. Then we will select whoever contact us then we will contact them and schedule it.

Thank you.

*Note: This is for anthem at start of the game.

ASL Interpretation at the Victoria Fringe Festival

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ASL Interpretation at the Victoria Fringe Festival

The Victoria Fringe is an independent theatre festival that presents shows of all genres from around the world! This year’s festival is from August 13-September 24.

There are 5 in-person performances with ASL interpretation, and free tickets are available to Deaf and Hard of Hearing audience members.

There are also free online events for kids with ASL interpretation.

You can read more about the shows, view ASL vlogs, download the accessibility guide, and book free tickets at victoriafringe.com > Accessibility at the Fringe, or take a look at the poster attached!

Questions? Contact Holly at access@intrepidtheatre.com or (voice/VRS) 250-383-2663.

Seeking ASL/Deaf-Friendly Driver Instructor

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Seeking ASL/Deaf-Friendly Driver Instructor

If anyone does know of any driving schools that are familiar with deaf drivers and is deaf-friendly to work with deaf students. If you do please contact gvadmedia@gmail.com

Thank you.

Speech Language Pathologist Job Posting #2 – SD 05

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Speech Language Pathologist Job Posting #2 – SD 05

School District No. 5
(Southeast Kootenay)
KiÊ?suÊ?k kyukyit. We are honoured to work, live and play in the homelands of the
Ktunaxa people.


The footprint of our School District is fully contained within the Ktunaxa Nation, including
the communities of Ê?aq’am and YaqÌ?it Ê?a·knuqⱡiÊ3?4it.

Posting: E21/22-007 Description: Speech Language Pathologist
Start Date: 01-Sep-2021 End Date: 31-Oct-2022
Date of Notice: 03-Aug-2021 Closing Date: 18-Aug-2021 12:00 pm or when position is
filled
Job posting – Make a Future (https://bit.ly/2OdMaNh)
Speech/Lang Path Board Office ( Cranbrook )

Temporary 1.0 fte
Speech and Language Pathologist – Grades K-12 ( Posting E2122-007 reposted from
2021)


1.0 FTE temporary contract, starting ASAP to October 31, 2022
Position will include 4 days/week in Elementary setting (Grades K-6) and 1 day/week in
Middle/Secondary Setting (Grades 7-12)


-Must possess or be eligible for certification with College of Speech and Hearing Health
Professionals of BC
-Must have a Masters Degree / formal training and/or experience in Speech Language
Pathology
-Travel may be required to other communities in the District


For more information regarding this posting, please click on the location above
for contact information.


Let School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) welcome you to the East
Kootenays. Whether you will make your home in Cranbrook, Elkford, or anywhere in
between we have employment opportunities for you. What makes your family happy?


City Experiences, Backcountry living, World Class Skiing, Vibrant Arts Communities,
Theatre, Camping, Lake and Stream Fishing, we can offer a lifestyle that some people
just dream about.


With 17 schools in 5 communities we are sure to have something for every lifestyle.
With close proximity to Calgary and the United States of America, your opportunities are
as endless as your imagination. Check out our communities and see for yourself the
opportunities that will await you with School District

No. 5. There has never been a better time to explore the South East Kootenays. What
are you waiting for?


EXPLORE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 – Click on the link below:
Job Postings (/postings-sekootenay)


Virtual Tour SD5
(https://www.sd5.bc.ca/careeropportunities/Documents/Explore%20SD5%20South%20
East%20Kootenay%20.pdf)

Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer, otherwise your
application will not be considered for the position.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS


All internal applicants must complete a profile and apply for this position using the Job
Posting Web found on your Powerschool web portal.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS


All external applicants are invited to visit our website at www.sd5.bc.ca to create a
profile and apply for postings. Applications should include a cover letter,
resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from
current supervisors.


Note: WHEN APPLYING FOR POSITIONS IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
APPLICANT TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF THEIR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE POSITION.


The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review
Act. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Speech Language Pathologist Job Posting #1 – SD 05

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Speech Language Pathologist Job Posting #1 – SD 05

School District No. 5
(Southeast Kootenay)
Job Posting: Posting Detail
Posting: E21/22-004 Speech Language Pathologist
Start Date: 01-Sep-2021 End Date:
Date of Notice: 22-Jun-2021 Closing Date: 31-Aug-2021 12:00
Job Posting – Make a Future (https://bit.ly/3jl0L5v).


Speech/Lang Path. District Position based out of the Board Office (Cranbrook )


0.7 FTE continuing contract, starting September 1, 2021


This is a district position based out of Cranbrook

-Must possess or be eligible for certification with College of Speech and Hearing Health
Professionals of BC
-Must have a Masters Degree / formal training and/or experience in Speech Language
Pathology


Let School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) welcome you to the East
Kootenays. Whether you will make your home in Cranbrook, Elkford, or anywhere in
between we have employment opportunities for you. What makes your family happy?


City Experiences, Backcountry living, World Class Skiing, Vibrant Arts Communities,
Theatre, Camping, Lake and Stream Fishing, we can offer a lifestyle that some people
just dream about.


With 17 schools in 5 communities we are sure to have something for every lifestyle.
With close proximity to Calgary and the United States of America, your opportunities are
as endless as your imagination. Check out our communities and see for yourself the
opportunities that will await you with School District
No. 5.

There has never been a better time to explore the South East Kootenays. What
are you waiting for?


Cranbrook BC Jaffray BC Fernie BC Sparwood BC Elkford BC
EXPLORE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 – Click on the link below:

Job Postings (/postings-sekootenay)


Virtual Tour SD5
(https://www.sd5.bc.ca/careeropportunities/Documents/Explore%20SD5%20South%20
East%20Kootenay%20.pdf)


Teacher Job Descriptions
(https://www.sd5.bc.ca/careeropportunities/teachers/Pages/default.aspx#/=)


CUPE Job Descriptions
(https://www.sd5.bc.ca/careeropportunities/CUPE/Pages/default.aspx#/=)
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer, otherwise your
application will not be considered for the position.


INTERNAL APPLICANTS
All internal applicants must complete a profile and apply for this position using the Job
Posting Web found on your Powerschool web portal.


EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
All external applicants are invited to visit our website at www.sd5.bc.ca to create a
profile and apply for postings. Applications should include a cover letter, resume,
certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current
supervisors.


Note: WHEN APPLYING FOR POSITIONS IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
APPLICANT TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF THEIR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE POSITION.


The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review
Act. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Burnaby Pride Digital Celebration

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Burnaby Pride Digital Celebration

Burnaby Pride is presenting two digital events this year. Both events feature ASL Interpretation and live captioning. 

Queer As Funk Digital Concert

July 23, 2021 at 7pm PT

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5FEf63b1dA

Burnaby Pride Digital Celebration

July 24, 2021 at 7pm PT

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ouaXAmF6j0

VIMEO:

Queer As Funk Digital Concert

July 23, 2021 at 7pm PT

Video link: https://vimeo.com/577642793/b085ad20bc

Burnaby Pride Digital Celebration

July 24, 2021 at 7pm PT

Video link: https://vimeo.com/577640598 FACEBOOK: 

Queer As Funk Digital Concert

July 23, 2021 at 7pm PT

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/255751559650088/

Burnaby Pride Digital Celebration

July 24, 2021 at 7pm PT

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/244433307211691/

Vancouver Community College Job Postings

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Vancouver Community College Job Postings

Part time Instructor  ASL- Prep, Basic, and Advanced Levels  (Evening Courses)

Vancouver Community College Portal | Instructor ASL – Prep, Basic and Advanced Levels (vcc.ca)

Auxiliary / On-Call Instructor  ASL- Prep, Basic, and Advanced Levels (Evening Courses)


Vancouver Community College Portal | Instructor ASL – Prep, Basic and Advanced Levels (vcc.ca)

Auxiliary / On-Call Instructor American Sign Language (ASL) & Deaf Studies  (Day time)

 Vancouver Community College Portal | Instructor American Sign Language (ASL) & Deaf Studies (vcc.ca)

Closing Date: July 29, 2021

For ASL Instructors

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For ASL Instructors

Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, MCFD, is recruiting ASL instructors to provide ASL instruction to children, youth and families in BC.

If interested, please go to BC Bid website and pick Ministry of Children and Family Development under “BROWSE OPPORTUNITIES by ORGANIZATION” and click on XCN2021018RFQ for details. The closing date is August 27 2021, 2:00pm

Meet and Greet – for KODA and Parents by KODA Club

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Meet and Greet – for KODA and Parents by KODA Club

The KODA club is hosting Meet and Greet event for deaf parents with children. For further information on KODA Club, please go to their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/BC-Koda-Club-105046415198493

For further information on the Meet and Greet information, please go to this event link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/320463606475337/?ref=newsfeed

For any inquiries or questions reach out to Koda Club on their page.

Online Film Screening & Talk Back with Playwright Yvonne Wallace.

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Online Film Screening & Talk Back with Playwright Yvonne Wallace.

Join us for the online release of cuzlhkán kal?xsa nqwal?úttena (I am going to remember my language) by Lil’wat playwright and performer Yvonne Wallace – our second presentation in the Seismic Shift digital short series.

This event is ASL Interpreted. It’s free. The screening will be followed by an Artist Talk Back with Yvonne Wallace and hosted by Touchstone’s newly appointed Associate AD, Daniela Atiencia.

The event will also serve as the official 2021 kickoff of Flying Start’s Call for Proposals – a two-year program aimed at developing the creative work of a local emerging, underrepresented playwright and culminating in a world premiere in Touchstone’s mainstage season.


ABOUT THE FILM

Filmed in the stunning territories of the Lil’wat Nation, the story follows an indigenous woman (Yvonne Wallace) who suddenly becomes fluent in the language of Ucwalmicwts after a startling encounter at the edge of Lillooet Lake. As she climbs the valley in search of phone reception to contact her mother – the only one who will understand her – she finds herself transformed by her ancestry.


Running time: 8 minutes
English and Ucwalmicwts are both spoken in the piece.
English subtitles provided Link to the film will be provided via Zoom

CREATIVE TEAM
Written and Performed by Yvonne Wallace
Directed, Filmed and Edited by Ryan Regehr
Translation by Yvonne Wallace and Virginia Gloria Wallace
The Cougar, Script Supervision, Locations, & Catering by Vania Stager
Production Managed by Marisa E. Smith

ABOUT SEISMIC SHIFT
Seismic Shift was an invitation for artists to imagine, express, and articulate the seismic shifts experienced when creating in isolation. It was also an opportunity for playwrights to re-imagine their creative process in a digital space by creating solo performances in a pandemic reality.

ABOUT TOUCHSTONE THEATRE
Touchstone has been a mainstay of theatrical innovation and excellence on the West Coast for close to 45 years. The company’s all-Canadian mandate has helped to launch and develop some of the country’s most important theatre artists, and its substantial body of work has garnered over 75 local and national awards. The company explores the contemporary Canadian play through content and form, and stimulates public interest in Canadian cultural perspectives. www.touchstonetheatre.com

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cuzlhkan-kalaxsa-nqwaluttena-screening-talk-back-with-yvonne-wallace-tickets-162854093979?fbclid=IwAR3cKWUhqt5t7LbgyHCDtSSskSuNzFidwGY0tlRmuC04Hdl6My8NKoLKfF0

Stroke SUCKS But Life Doesn’t have to – Brian Sawyer’s GoFundMe

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Stroke SUCKS But Life Doesn’t have to – Brian Sawyer’s GoFundMe

The time has come for us to be able to do something for Brian!

Brian: 33 year old, Deaf and surviving a stroke that wiped out his ability to communicate in ASL. He is on the path to a new communication system and mobility adaptations. He needs our help! The following link is for a GO FUND ME that has been set up for Brian. If you click on the link, there is also a long update on Brian’s progress (in written English and in ASL).

Brian is cognitively aware – it would be awesome if we could overwhelm him with community support! Alayna will be showing him the updates on GO FUND ME. So even small donation with comments would be wonderful and will brighten his future.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/brian-sawyer-strokes-suck-but-life-doesnt-have-to?member=12518939&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

If you feel comfortable, sharing this link on Facebook or by email with family and friends would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Cecelia

Government of Canada introduces legislation to create the new Canada Disability Benefit

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Government of Canada introduces legislation to create the new Canada Disability Benefit

Today, the Government of Canada introduced legislation to establish the framework for a new Canada Disability Benefit. The benefit would help reduce poverty among low-income, working-age Canadians with disabilities by providing direct financial support.

Bill C-35, the Canada Disability Benefit Act, has been published here: LEGISinfo – House Government Bill C-35 (43-2) (parl.ca)

The Government of Canada committed in the 2020 Speech from the Throne to develop the first-ever Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). This plan will include:

•             a new Canada Disability Benefit;

•             a robust employment strategy for Canadians with disabilities;

•             and a better process to determine eligibility for federal disability programs and benefits. 

The new Canada Disability Benefit is the cornerstone of this plan.

For more information, please see the news release and backgrounder: Government of Canada introduces legislation to create the new Canada Disability Benefit  – Canada.ca

Review of video relay service– Changes to procedure

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Review of video relay service– Changes to procedure

Suspension of deadlines until further notice

  1. On 11 March 2021, in Telecom Notice of Consultation 2021-102, the Commission initiated a public proceeding to review video relay service (VRS).
  2. Following the receipt of a procedural letter from the Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), the Commission issued Telecom Notice of Consultation 2021-102-1, which extended all of the deadlines associated with the VRS review.
  3. On 17 May 2021, in accordance with the amended notice of consultation, the CAV filed its responses to the Commission’s requests for information, including a number of documents filed in confidence.
  4. The Canadian Deaf-Blind Collective (CDBC) filed a procedural letter on 4 June 2021 requesting the intervention deadline be extended from 5 July 2021 to 8 September 2021, in order to complete a survey of Deaf-Blind community members and submit a report of the findings on the record of the proceeding.
  5. On 15 June 2021, the Ontario Video Relay Services Committee-Comité Ontarien des Services de Relais Vidéo (OVRSC-COSRV) filed two procedural letters. One letter requested disclosure of all of the CAV’s responses that were filed in confidence. The other letter requested an additional extension pursuant to the disclosure request it submitted, supported the CDBC’s extension request, and raised other concerns with the process. The submissions from the CDBC and OVRSC-COSRV are available on the record of this proceeding.
  6. In order for the Commission to review these requests, and to ensure parties can consider the outcome of that review in their submissions, the Commission hereby suspends all deadlines for the proceeding until further notice while it considers the requests from CDBC and OVRSC-COSRV.
  7. The Commission recognizes the importance of this proceeding to the public, and is committed to facilitating meaningful participation for parties and to making timely determinations on the issues being considered. The Commission intends to issue an updated notice as soon as is practicable that will address the procedural requests, set out revised deadlines, and provide further information about process for the proceeding. A single notice addressing all of these requests will minimize confusion about deadlines and process for all interested parties.

Secretary General

Source: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2021/2021-102-2.htm

Register for our Aug-Sept Queer ASL Classes!

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Register for our Aug-Sept Queer ASL Classes!

Hey everybody!

Our Summer (Aug-Sept) 2021 cycle is PAH* open for registration. For this cycle, we are offering all levels!

*fun fact: PAH means “finally!” “at last!” “i did it!” in ASL – we write PAH to represent this sign as we use this mouthshape while signing this sign.

Our online courses use a hybrid approach – a mixture of self-paced learning and live practice via zoom. Our courses include:

  • pre-filmed lessons for self-studying
  • weekly 1.5 hr long zoom practice 
  • homework videos & readings

Information about our ASL 101-104 Classes

Queer ASL 101: This course covers learning the alphabet, finger-spelling, introductions, likes & dislikes, languages, locations, and much more. At the end, students take turns telling an autobiography about themselves.

Queer ASL 102: This course covers learning about activities, living arrangements, people, transportation, and much more. At the end, students share & discuss photos of their chosen families with each other.

Queer ASL 103: This course digs into the world of time grammar, topic + comment structure, directional verbs, space use, and much more. At the end, students do an overall ASL 101 – 103 review through activities.

Queer ASL 104 – Conversational: This class focuses on developing our conversational skills. Each week have different themes and conversation prompts. We offer two convo classes that have different topic themes so folks who completed one convo class could register for the other one.

Queer ASL 104 – Storytelling: This course focuses on learning ASL classifiers, mouth morphemes, role shifting, and developing their storytelling skills. Through-out the course, students work on a children story of their own.

Register here at this link:

https://www.queerasl.com/register-for-a-class/

CAV Connect Webinar Events July 2021

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CAV Connect Webinar Events July 2021
Open Technical Session

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | EST

This webinar offers you an open information session titled “Technical Session.” We are here to support you with any technical-related support you need, and we also have some tips to share with you. If you have any questions, this is your opportunity!

https://srvcanadavrs.ca/en/event/16054/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzUxMTcxNjY0NDYzBgA&sseid=MzIytjA3MzYwNAQA&jobid=5709649d-010e-4699-9ccd-381baf3ecde6

Benefits of
Customer Service 

Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | EST

This webinar offers you an open information session title “Benefits of Customer Service” where we will explain the different options on how to contact Customer Service, what kind of complaints/feedback you can provide, type of technical support, FAQs and more. This session will be integrated with the PowerPoint and Q&A. Bring your questions and devices!

https://srvcanadavrs.ca/en/event/benefits-of-customer-service-2/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzUxMTcxNjY0NDYzBgA&sseid=MzIytjA3MzYwNAQA&jobid=5709649d-010e-4699-9ccd-381baf3ecde6

Open Technical Session

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  | EST

This webinar offers you an open information session titled “Technical Session.” We are here to support you with any technical-related support you need, and we also have some tips to share with you. If you have any questions, this is your opportunity!

https://srvcanadavrs.ca/en/event/open-technical-session-15/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzUxMTcxNjY0NDYzBgA&sseid=MzIytjA3MzYwNAQA&jobid=5709649d-010e-4699-9ccd-381baf3ecde6

Please remember to register!

Deadline: One day before the event date

How to register and use Zoom? You can find the instruction here.

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