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R.A.D wants you to join us on Saturday, July 18th for the Annual “Gay Day @ Playland”

Come out to this unique event at Playland. Your favourite carnival games, rides, roller coasters, corn-dogs and candy floss are all there for you as well as live entertainment stages and a private beer garden. Wear red to show your Pride.

Date:Saturday July 18, 2009
Time:12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
*RAD group is meeting at noon at the Beer Garden*
Place:Playland at the PNE
Price:$27 through VPS

If you would like to attend with the Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf please email Rytch at: RNewmiller@rogers.blackberry.net

June 21-27 is Deafblind Awareness Week!

Deafblind Services Society of British Columbia will be hosting a Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tour in celebration. The tour will be on Friday, June 26 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Tickets are $30, and include a BBQ lunch, a boat trip up the Fraser River, and a chance to win prizes!

To reserve a space, contact Angie: angie@deafblindservices.com

Visit Deafblind Services Society’s website for more information on Deafblind Awareness Week and the Riverboat Tour: http://www.deafblindservices.com/

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namaste everyone:

reminder notice:
the first ever specialty class held at Bonsor’s Recreation Complex

DEAF YOGA
Bonsor’s Recreation Complex
Bonsor Yoga and Pilates Studio
6550 Bonsor Avenue
Burnaby, BC

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009

TIME: 1:30 to 3:30 pm

COST:
$ 7.60 adults
$ 5.70 seniors & students

Instructor: Leonarda Minutillo-Ehl

Greetings Deaf Community,

I regret to inform you that due to low registration numbers, the WBP has decided to reschedule and postpone the workshop set for Saturday June 20th, to a later date.

Thus, the workshop is cancelled for Saturday June 20th, 2009.

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Lisa Anderson
Workshop Coordinator
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program
wbp.workshops@vch.ca

During the week of August 17-21, 2009, the Deaf Culture Centre and the Canada Council for the Arts are co-sponsoring a “De’VIA Filmmaking Workshop” open to only twenty people from across Canada, between the ages of 18 and 24. I have attached a .PDF package, which includes the flyer, the schedule, brief biographies of the presenters, and the application.

Throughout the week, participants will have opportunities to analyze De’VIA elements and learn how to reflect the De’VIA philosophy in short films that they will complete by the end of the week. This is a very exciting opportunity for young rising Deaf filmmakers to hone their skills and to network with fellow Deaf filmmakers, as well as receiving advice from experts in the field. Last, but not least, participants will be able to show their film during a showcase open to the community on Friday evening, August 21 — and take a copy of their film home with them!

Remember, only twenty Deaf filmmakers will be able to participate, so apply now!

If you have any questions or issues with opening/viewing the file, please do not hesitate to let me know.
DeVIApackage

Thank you!

Rachel Burton
Intern, Deaf Culture Centre
info@deafculturecentre.ca
www.deafculturecentre.ca

From the CRTC website today:

June 16, 2009 – Chairman of CRTC said this in a speech today

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/news/speeches/2009/s090616.htm

June 16, 2009 – Chairman of CRTC said this in a speech today:

Accessibility
Let me turn next to the accessibility of communications services to persons with disabilities. As today’s communications technology evolves, we have more tools than ever before to participate in society. However, those tools are only useful if they are accessible to us.

The communications system must respond to the needs of all Canadians, including the more than four million Canadians that have a disability. Moreover, if we look ahead a few short years, it is evident that the communications needs of baby boomers will also change as they age.
We recently held a comprehensive proceeding on this issue that included a public hearing. The proceeding was unique in that it considered accessibility in light of both the Broadcasting Act and the Telecommunications Act. I am sure we will see more of these converged hearings in the future.

We have listened to input and advice on issues ranging from: captioning and described video; consumer service and support; access to wireless services; emergency services; and relay services involving the interposition of a live operator.

We expect to issue our decision on accessibility later this month. It will address reasonable accommodations that can be implemented to reduce barriers to the access of telecom and broadcasting services, while taking into account the economic reality.

Thanks to Henry Vlug for sharing!

Hornby Island Kids/Teens Camp – deadline is approaching (extended til Friday)
We have had lots of emails and phone calls worrying about missing the earlybird deadline. Don’t worry – we will continue to accept your applications until Friday 19th (postmarked) at the reduced rate. (so no worries). We are filling up quickly – so please send your forms in the mail ASAP, and send an email to: deafyouthtoday@gmail.com to let Forrest Smith know the application is in the mail.

Announcement: Special Guest at Hornby Kids/Teen Camp and Hornby Island Family Camp

Kyle Emard – Kyle was born and raised in California and is currently living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kyle graduated from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. with a Bachelor of Sciences in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language. He has traveled the world and visited many different countries – being exposed to different cultures, educational processes and hands-on experiences. Kyle’s passion is: ASL skits, ASL storytelling, ASL Wars and ASL more/more!

Kyle has a background in leadership development, outdoor education, recreation, sports training, real life scenarios/Training. He is currently working at the New Mexico School for the Deaf in Santa Fe as Student Life Educator where he works with Elementary and Middle school students. Kyle designs and facilitates programs for residential students that combine elements of everything the students need to be a productive citizen in today‘s society.

Kyle will share all these experiences during Hornby Island Kids/Teens Camp. Deaf Children and Youth will benefit greatly by Kyle’s leadership and skills. Families will also be entertained by Kyle at Hornby Island Family Camp (get ready for: CAMPFIRE TIME!!!)

Hornby Island Family Camp – register now
Lots of new families this year!
Gord Campbell needs to have registration information BEFORE you arrive! Email: camgor@telus.net

Still time to register for Family Camp – see Family Camp flyer on FNDC’s website: www.fndc.ca

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namaste everyone:

this is the first announcement about
the first ever specialty class held at Bonsor’s Recreation Complex.
please read on:

Yoga PAH!
presents DEAF YOGA at
Bonsor’s Recreation Complex
Bonsor Yoga and Pilates Studio
6550 Bonsor Avenue
Burnaby, BC

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009

TIME: 1:30 to 3:30-ish (to be confirmed)

COST:
$ 7.60 adults
$ 5.70 seniors & students

We are excited to be able to provide “Compass Conflict Management” – An Introductory course to Effective Conflict Management.

It is a 3-day workshop, and those who complete the hours will receive a certificate of completion.

Good for professional development (will look good on your resume or CV), or for personal development.

Course is FREE! Some donation toward ordering meals will be requested. More information available when you register.

Facilitated by: Kat Purvis-Bellamano (& interpreters) of South Island Dispute Resolution Centre Society.

– Assertive? Passive? Aggressive?
– Communication Blinders
– Tips for Effective Anger Management
– Different Conflict Styles
– Change from Blaming to Influencing

To see colourful flyer with Faciliator’s Bio(background) – see attachment!
Click: wbp conflict-resolution

When:
Friday June 12, 7:00 pm. – 9:30pm.

Saturday June 13 9:30am. – 3:30pm.

Sunday June 14 9:30am. – 3:30pm.

Where: Multi-Purpose Room, Well-Being Program, #300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC.

LIMITED to 15 Participants – REGISTER ASAP to avoid your disappointment!

FOR REGISTRATION, please contact Lisa Anderson, WBP Workshop Coordinator, lisa.anderson@vch.ca

Note: If you want to be added to WBP Workshop Mailing List, e-mail to wbp.workshops@vch.ca

Lisa Anderson, Workshop Coordinator
Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program