Victoria – BC Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, released his office’s 2019/20 Annual Report last week highlighting the impact of Ombudsperson investigations on individual circumstances and on strengthening fairness in public administration across the province.

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“The complaints we received last year were wide-ranging. Concerns included disagreements over decisions that people believed were unfair, delays in receiving services and complaints about how public employees communicate. I’m heartened that people from across the province trusted us to share their complaints about public services.”

Jay Chalke, BC Ombudsperson

The Office of the Ombudsperson is an oversight office, independent of government, that has jurisdiction over more than 1,000 provincial and local public bodies in British Columbia. It has a statutory mandate to receive and investigate complaints from the public when they feel they have been treated unfairly when receiving government services. The office’s services are free, confidential and impartial. For more information visit www.bcombudsperson.ca

CRA Persons with Disabilities Webinar Invites Evening and Weekend session added

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Canada Revenue Agency is offering live webinars for persons with disabilities:

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 6:30 – 8:00pm Pacific time

Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:30am Pacific time

Benefits and credits available to you! If you live with a disability or have a dependent with a disability, there are benefits and tax credits available to you and the people who support you. Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Disability tax credit, medical expenses, Canada caregiver credit, and the Child disability benefit.

You can register for any of our webinars by going to the below link and clicking on the link associated with the date of your choice.

https://canada.webex.com/canada/onstage/g.php?PRID=4f1473dfdd206ba0967b78ce55fe4326

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Call for proposals for the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research program

(Le français suit)

Hello,

Thank you to everyone who participated in our online consultation. Your feedback informed the priorities for our new call for proposals. We are now accepting applications for our Grants and Contributions program Advancing Accessibility Standards Research.

We are inviting eligible organizations to submit proposals for research projects that will help:

· identify;

· remove; and

· prevent barriers to accessibility.

The deadline to apply is March 25, 2021, 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

The priority areas for this call for proposals are:

· accessibility in Indigenous communities;

· built environment with a focus on heritage buildings;

· communication, other than plain language;

· design and delivery of programs and services;

· information and communication technology; and

· procurement (buying) of goods, services and facilities.

Learn more or apply online, and thanks for sharing widely!

Just released: our first consultation report

This week, we also released our first consultation report. You can read it or watch the ASL version or LSQ version.

Queering Up ASL Courses

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Hey everybody!

Guess what? Registration is PAH* open for our upcoming online Spring cycle starting in March. We are offering ASL 101 – 104!

*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.

Please read on to learn more about what each level offers and register for a class if you’d like to. The registration form will have more in-depth details for dates & cost.

http://www.queerasl.com/registration/?utm_source=Queer+ASL&utm_campaign=716ce78ab4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_06_30_05_59_COPY_48&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cfa696e572-716ce78ab4-16442351

For our online course we are using a hybrid approach. This means our classes are a mixture of self-paced learning and live practice via zoom. Each course offers the following:

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

Wavefront Centre Community Meeting

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February 7, 2021

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What does ‘sign language accessibility’ mean to you?

Join us for a community meeting to discuss how our society can be more Deaf-friendly. Come share your experience and your ideas on topics like: public transport, service providers, restaurants, advertisements, etc.

All signers in BC are welcome!

Wednesday, February 17th @ 6:30PM via Zoom

Register here: bit.ly/3pv9TWQ

ASL Performance of Mx on Feb 24

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February 7, 2021

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Mx

https://thecultch.com/event/mx/

FEB 18-24, ASL performance on FEB 24 at 5 pm PST

ASL interpreters: Courage Bacchus & Hodan Youssouf

Beneath layers of identity, can blood equal belonging?

What of our culture lives within us, and how much is determined by our upbringing? If a part of your identity has never been nurtured, do attempts to rekindle it amount to appropriation?

Seeking answers to these questions, our gender-questioning and mixed-race protagonist, Max, meets the famed Mz Nancy, our host for the night. Witty and glamorous, Nancy seems to have an answer for everything… but, as Max discovers, things are never black and white.

This boundary-pushing, bouffon-inspired work explores what it means to be mixed-race and Black in the world today. Using bold risks, sharp comedy, and African mythology, Mx cracks open struggles of identity and belonging through the lens of a character stuck in the in-between.

Ask Us Anything

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#3 Ask Me Anything… About a Simple Social Media Plan

Wednesday, February 10 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Shannon Emmerson

Learn how a small team or a one-person operation can create and deliver on a simple social media plan, using free tools to optimize your content. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZIuf–uqTgsGt3Q-BWdsMmm…

#4 Ask Me Anything… About Free A/V Production Software

Wednesday, February 17 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Johnny Kalangis

Learn about the free video and audio production software DaVinci Resolve, iMovie and Audacity. This will include into these tools, how to make cuts, what effects are possible and then how to get your content back out and sharable. Bring your own questions to ask, and let’s get into specifics. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZAuc…

#5 Ask Me Anything… About Setting Up a Website

Wednesday, February 24 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Adrian Jones

We’ll chat about registering a domain, deciding on the best host/server specs for your needs, handling emails and whether you should use a website builder, content management system or hire a designer and/or developer, and anything else you want! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZcodOCrrjIuEtQ3YIl97Ngnbt07F...

#6 Ask Me Anything… About Custom Merchandise

Wednesday, March 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Roland Tanglao

Learn about creating custom merch, and go over a few free tools that help you create and connect to your audience! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZMvdOirqT8oH9wKf3LQve4aT7po...

Black Queer Futures (ASL)

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Police Surveillance in Black Queer Activism
Feb 9th 12pm-2pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_HVI73jdhQ56RcHkAi4TiOQ

Afro-Indigenous Resilience
Feb 13th 10am-12pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_UY34aq-MRGOC3MC0eP92-g

Out There Without Fear: Black Bodies in Motion
Feb 16th 4-7pm PST
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_z60FFSpNQXarxhLkhQH0Bg

Re-Defining Black Masculinity
Feb 23rd 5-7 pm PST
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_iTHxTE8FQNSAdNSJ5lqOEQ

Black Brilliance Trivia Night
Feb 27th 6-7pm PST
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZUvdeGurzorE9JdkUgq…

BCPF Event with ASL Interpretation

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February 1, 2021

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This event is hosted by Members of BC People First and we will be having an ASL interpreter at all of the online Zoom events. It is a free event with 6 great presentations on February 25th and 26th.

Here is the details and free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bcpf-conference-2021-rights-wellness-free-to-be-me-tickets-135599462643

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Website and Translation Engagement – We Want to Hear from You!

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February 1, 2021

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Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has initiated two important projects – redesigning the VCH website and reviewing VCH translation practices. Since the start of the projects, the Community Engagement team has hosted 17 focus groups with different

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BC Alliance for Arts + Culture: Upcoming workshops with ASL interpretation

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February 1, 2021

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All these events will have ASL interpretation and live captions. They are a series of workshops on digital technology. All are free to attend, but participants must register to get the link. Please let me know if you have any questions.

#1 Ask Me Anything… About Discoverability

Wednesday, January 27 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Annelise Larson

If you want your work to be found online, you’ll need search engines like Google on your side. Come ready to ask your questions about what it takes to be search engine friendly and get discovered more easily. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-qsrD8sGdFQPF184OWZVAy2x3K4HCP0

#2 Ask Me Anything… About Working With Digital Specialists

Tuesday, February 2 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Jai Djwa and guest Anju Singh

Learn about working with website developers, agencies and freelancers. This conversation can cover tips and pitfalls around hiring and working with digital specialists including expectations, workflow, timing and delivery of projects. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldumurDooEtHLm_rH1qYf2YQ2xIYI5aYj

#3 Ask Me Anything… About a Simple Social Media Plan

Wednesday, February 10 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Shannon Emmerson

Learn how a small team or a one-person operation can create and deliver on a simple social media plan, using free tools to optimize your content. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuf–uqTgsGt3Q-BWdsMmm-qeMROk-3CEt

#4 Ask Me Anything… About Free A/V Production Software

Wednesday, February 17 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Johnny Kalangis

Learn about the free video and audio production software DaVinci Resolve, iMovie and Audacity. This will include into these tools, how to make cuts, what effects are possible and then how to get your content back out and sharable. Bring your own questions to ask, and let’s get into specifics. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuc-6tqD8jHtbPKIGGjvpa0x9CqyBOwI_H

#5 Ask Me Anything… About Setting Up a Website

Wednesday, February 24 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Adrian Jones

We’ll chat about registering a domain, deciding on the best host/server specs for your needs, handling emails and whether you should use a website builder, content management system or hire a designer and/or developer, and anything else you want! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOCrrjIuEtQ3YIl97Ngnbt07FDPTCz8N

#6 Ask Me Anything… About Custom Merchandise

Wednesday, March 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with Roland Tanglao

Learn about creating custom merch, and go over a few free tools that help you create and connect to your audience! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdOirqT8oH9wKf3LQve4aT7po_pOy7pTE

Employment Opportunity at Wavefront Centre

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February 1, 2021

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We have three employment openings at Wavefront Centre in the Counselling Department. Please see attached posting for two part-time DeafBlind Intervenor positions and a part-time Program Assistant position. Please post these opportunities to DeafBC website?

The posting is also available in ASL.

DeafBlind Intervenor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo0dbNv1t68&feature=youtu.be

Program Assistant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo0dbNv1t68&feature=youtu.be

Wavefront Centre Job Posting – DeafBlind Intervenor – 18Jan2021 Wavefront Centre Job Posting – Program Assistant – 18Jan2021

Audism Webinar Series

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Audism Webinar Series

AUDISM WEBINAR SERIES

Audism: An Introductory Framework

February 10th, 2021 7:30PM – 9:00PM Eastern Time Registration Deadline: February 8th, 2021 Payment Deadline: February 9th, 2021
Dr. Dirksen Bauman and Dr. Genie Gertz

Intersection Between Racism and Audism

February 24th, 2021 7:30PM – 9:00PM Eastern Time Registration Deadline: February 22nd, 2021 Payment Deadline: February 23rd, 2021
Dr. Laurene E. Simms

Psychological Impact of Audism

March 17th, 2021 7:30PM – 9:00PM Eastern Time Registration Deadline: March 15th, 2021 Payment Deadline: March 16th, 2021
Dr. Peter C. Hauser

Audism in Deaf Education

March 24th, 2021 7:30PM – 9:00PM Eastern Time Registration Deadline: March 22nd, 2021 Payment Deadline: March 23rd, 2021 Tawny Holmes Hlibok, Esq.

Audism in the Workplace

April 7th, 2021 7:30PM – 9:00PM Eastern Time Registration Deadline: April 5th, 2021 Payment Deadline: April 6th, 2021
Gary Malkowski, M.A., L.H.D.

Audism in the Arts

April 21st, 2021 7:30PM – 9:00PM Eastern Time Registration Deadline: April 19th, 2021 Payment Deadline: April 20th, 2021
Dr. Olivier Schetrit

Audism in the Deaf Community

May 5th, 2021 7:30PM – 9:00PM Eastern Time Registration Deadline: May 3rd, 2021 Payment Deadline: May 4th, 2021
Dr. Benjamin Bahan

Register online: www.gallaudet.edu//ccoe/audism

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