New Service Canada line for Deaf and HoH clients
Hello,
I’m writing on behalf of Service Canada, a department within the Government of Canada responsible for delivering a wealth of benefits and services to Canadians. Our services include major social security programmes such as:
* Employment Insurance;
* Canada Pension Plan;
* Old Age Security;
* Social Insurance Number; and
* Passports.
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Service Canada introduced a new specialized call centre to serve vulnerable clients or clients facing barriers, including people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. If a Deaf or hard-of-hearing person requires assistance with a Service Canada benefit or service, such as those listed above, they can call this number:
Technical committees on employment and emergency egrees
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Casual Registered Sign Language Interpreters in Abbotsford
Casual Registered Sign Language
Interpreters
COMPETITION NO: S 21 ISS 122 CAS
The current casual salary rate is $27.96 per hour with an additional 8% of straight time pay in lieu
of statutory and non-statutory benefits.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the school Principal, the Educational Interpreter provides assistance and
support to students and acts as an interpreter between the deaf and hard of hearing students and
staff in a professional and courteous manner.
The Registered Sign Language Interpreter works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the
classroom teacher and the Hearing Resource teacher. The incumbent performs a variety of tasks in
accordance with established policies and procedures. Judgment and independence are exercised in
handling assignments and determining work methods. Work is reviewed periodically for quality of
service and for adherence to established standards of performance.
The job involves maintaining confidentiality in all matters of the school district and current, proficient
knowledge of the documentation practices, detailed procedures, School District Policies and Ministry
of Education Legislation.
More details: 34-PB-Job Ad- Reg Sign Lang Interp
CRA Persons with Disabilities Benefits and Credits Webinar Presentation Invites for January and February
Canada Revenue Agency is offering the following webinars in January and February:
Persons with Disabilities Benefits and Credits Presentation on January 26, 2021 from 1:30PM – 2:30PM and February 11, 2021 from 1:30PM – 2:30PM.
Family Caregivers Benefits and Credits Presentation on January 27, 2021 from 1:30PM – 2:30PM and February 25, 2021 from 1:30PM – 2:30PM.
Don’t miss out on the benefits and credits to which you may be entitled. Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Canada child benefit, Disability tax credit, Child disability benefit, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit, and the Canada Workers Benefit. If you do your taxes after the filing deadline, your payments could be delayed.
You can register for any of the above webinars by going to the below link and clicking on the link associated with the date of your choice.
https://canada.webex.com/
OSME Webinars with ASL and Captioning Support (Nov 2020 to Mar 2021)
Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Surrey, BC
https://youtu.be/sH73aDGi9qk
Are you an ASL fluent Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing? Do you know someone who is? Would you (they) like to relocate to the South Coast of BC?
In Surrey, BC, on the traditional lands of the Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo First Nations, School District 36 would like to welcome you to share your passion for education in support of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Please contact Michelle Schmidt at schmidt_m@surreyschools.ca
Job Ad SD 67 Visual Language Interpreter
POSTING – EDUCATION ASSISTANT – VISUAL LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
School District 67 Okanagan Skaha invites applicants for the position of Visual Language Interpreter. This is a Regular permanent position. The rate of pay for this position is $28.53 per hour. Education Assistants work only on days of student instruction (as defined in the school calendar). Successful candidates are subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.
The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:
? Completion of Grade 12
? Graduate of an accredited Visual Language Interpreter Training Program (2 year program)
? Must be a member of the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada or the
Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, Inc.
? Demonstrated ability to perform visual language interpretation in American Sign Language
? Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
? Demonstrated computer literacy skills
? Demonstrated skill level to effectively assist students with grade appropriate curriculum
material
? Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students,
employees and the public
? Four months recent successful experience working with children and/or adolescents, in
structured programs or school settings
? Demonstrated skill to effectively assist students with grade appropriate curriculum material
? Demonstrated ability to deal positively and effectively with students, employees and the public
? Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job
Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a resume and Support Services Application form. Applications must include a minimum of two professional references.
Apply at https://bit.ly/2Ils80V.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Workshop: Creating a Culture of Well-Being
Request for Participation and Student Research Study
Hello, I hope this email finds you well,
We are undergraduate students from the York/Sheridan Program in Design at York University in Toronto. We are currently conceptualizing a smart device that would assist the deaf community as part of a prototyping course (YSDN 3006).
CAD-ASC Accessibility Technology Project
INVOLVEMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
CRUCIAL TO SUCCESS OF ACCESSIBILITY TECHNOLOGIES
Ottawa (ON) – Including people with disabilities in the research, development, and
marketing of accessibility technologies can be the difference between the failure and
success of those technologies, according to a new study by the Canadian Association
of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC).
“Unfortunately, this kind of involvement doesn’t happen often,” laments Jim Roots,
The Lives of People with Disabilities Are at Risk
The following message is brought to you by our friends at Inclusion Canada. It’s an important one. Don’t skip it.Literally, people with disabilities lives are at stake.The passing of Bill C-7 – new Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation – could mean being disabled is the reason to end your life.What?!?Take that last sentence and replace the word “disabled” with any other diversity group. Now, that wouldn’t fly with any other group, would it? And it shouldn’t with us…As you may know, the Canadian government is considering Bill C-7 which, if passed, will threaten the lives, rights, and dignity of people with disabilities. Currently, in Canada, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) can only be provided to people who are near end of life. If passed, Bill C-7 will no longer restrict MAiD to end of life circumstances and will make disability a justification for ending a life. When a person without a disability suffers to the point of wanting to die, we do everything possible to prevent this from happening. The very same needs to be true for people with disabilities whose lives are no less valuable, no less deserving of every protection and preventative effort, and no less a loss to family, friends, and society in general. The Government is rushing Bill C-7 through the parliamentary process during a global pandemic and at a time when the disability community is already experiencing significant hardship. Bill C-7 risks setting the disability rights movement back by decades. There is no question – we must not go forward with these changes to MAiD. Government has a responsibility to work with people who have a disability and their families; to find an approach that protects their lives and ensures a more equitable and inclusive Canada. This is a public fight. Please join us in taking a public stand with a strong voice expressing your opposition to Bill C-7 on every front. You can support these efforts by taking action through the Life Worth Living website where you will find lots of resources and ways to voice your concerns. But if you do one thing today, please send letters to Members of Parliament and Senators telling them that Bill C-7 is not acceptable. |
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Webinar Coordinator Position @ CAD-ASC
POSITION AVAILABLE:
Webinar Coordinator Position
The Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) is accepting applications for the position of Webinar Coordinator. This is a contract position.
Term: Beginning December 14, 2020, and concluding March 31, 2021. An extension may be possible.
BCFHRS AGM Nov 25
We’d love to see you!
Our families are the reason we exist and why we do what we do. So on behalf of our Executive Director, Dr. Noreen Simmons, and our whole team we wanted to invite you to join us at our upcoming virtual Annual General Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear what we’ve accomplished over the past year and learn about our plans for the future.
